Off The Record

Ahead of his New Zealand return this November, Jack Johnson called up talk surf trips, life on the road with mates and what to expect when he hits Aotearoa with Ben Harper and John Butler for the Surfilmusic tour. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christchurch rockers The Response have just released their new song Hollow Hour, their singer Andy called up for a chat about their recent tour of Australia, the anthropocene and the merch item that keeps on giving. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Auckland rockers Clap Clap Riot are touring New Zealand in May and June, playing songs from their upcoming album including the latest single Like A Lover. Their guitarist Dave popped in for a chat about life on the road, hanging with the Pixies his new hatred of bananas  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Papa Roach frontman Jacoby Shaddix called in ahead of their Auckland show at Spark Arena for a conversation that went well beyond the usual tour chat. From early internet days and the reality of doom scrolling to the importance of staying connected in the real world, Jacoby reflected on how music still cuts through in a noisy, digital age. He opened up about the true story behind  Last Resort...

The Mint Chicks’ landmark album, Crazy? Yes! Dumb? No! is being honoured at this year's Taite Music awards with the Independent Music NZ Classic Record. Now 20 years old, the album was made by brothers Kody and Ruban Nielson, with drummer Paul Roper and bassist Michael Logie, who became renowned for their punk‑infused, unpredictable soun...

Villainy have unleashed a big new tune called Happy Waste, their singer Neill called in for a chat about Homegrown moving from Wellington to the Tron and some of the random gigs they've had this year including playing under a bridge (ala RHCP) in Tauranga.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After playing in Christchurch, Jakob from Sublime called in on his way to their Auckland show, ahead of their Brewtown appearance in Upper Hutt. He chatted about loving G Love, intergenerational music and answered some questions from Radio Hauraki listeners. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever since he was a young lad growing up in the northeast of England, Coast Arcade's drummer Thom has memorised the music of Biffy Clyro. Thanks to Radio Hauraki, he got to meet them back in 2016 when he had just moved to NZ with his parents. Now, his band is opening for them. How excited is he? Take a listen..  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ahead of their return to New Zealand in September, Bush frontman Gavin Rossdale called up to talk about the band’s journeys over the years, their heavier modern sound, and what fans can expect from their upcoming tour. He reflects on life on the road, the creative process behind writing music, his time with David Bowie and what he loves about performing live.  See omnystudio.com/listene...

Shapeshifter are touring New Zealand this May, June and July, their bass/synth player Nick called up for a chat about where they're going and how they're celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Soulstice album.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melbourne based bogan funk band Playlunch are touring New Zealand at the end of May, their singer Liam called up for a chat about the locations they'll grace in the North and South Islands and the story behind the hilarious music video to their song Keith.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Split Enz are back on the road again, Neil Fin  called up to chat about getting the band back together, how the dynamics have changed over the years; the recent Christchurch show and the ones still to come..  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Counting Crows frontman Adam Duritz called in ahead of the band’s return to New Zealand for two Auckland shows. Adam talked about why he loves coming to New Zealand early to explore places like the Coromandel, the stories behind songs from the new album Butter Miracle, The Complete Suites! , and how songwriting often starts with the people and experiences that have shaped his life. See omnys...

Dan from The Black Seeds called in to talk about waking a celebrity, their summer tour with UB40 and the upcoming performance at Mānuka Phuel SYNTHONY Festival, which returns to the Auckland Domain on Saturday 21 March 2026. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wellington rockers Dropper have had a busy summer, and they're finishing it off with a run of shows opening for Transvision Vamp. Their singer Jude called up for a chat about touring the country, the possibility of doing a stage dive at Meow Nui or The Powerstation, plus getting mistaken for Oasis.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ahead of Yellowcard’s long awaited return to New Zealand, Sean Mackin called up to talk about the band’s resurgence, the legacy of Ocean Avenue, and why Better Days feels like a new chapter rather than a nostalgia lap. From skate punk roots to violin powered anthems, Sean reflects on 20 plus years of music, growth, and what it means to play these songs all over again. See omnystudio.co...

Electric Six are coming to New Zealand soon, their singer Dick Valentine called up for a chat about the staying power of Electric Six,  Detroit’s fiercely supportive ‘90s scene, the MTV explosion of  Gay Bar  and how their cult status has kept them touring decades after their first hit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ahead of performing at Electric Ave in Christchurch and at Meow Nui in Wellington on May 1, Bret McKenzie called in for a chat about his latest solo album Freak Out City and the enduring friendship with Jermaine Clement that's seeing them do Flight Of The Conchords again in May. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fun Lovin’ Criminals are heading back to New Zealand for shows in Christchurch, Auckland and Wellington this March, and they’re amped to be making the long trip back. They called up for a chat about the realities of touring the world, how their signature genre-mashing sound came from growing up in New York club culture, and why the new album  A Matter of Time  still sounds un...

Before The Beths tour Japan, New Zealand and America this year, they popped in for a chat with us about life on the road, the Obama list and other highlights from the last twelve months See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been 8 years since Biffy Clyro last toured NZ and they're back in April 2026 to tour their new album Futique. We caught up with drummer Ben - one third of the band to chat about the tour, getting ripped as a drummer and new spots to check out in NZ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Counting Crows are coming round here in 2026, their lead singer Adam Duritz called up for a chat about “The Complete Sweets! Tour” - bringing decades of sing-along moments, deep cuts, and fresh energy to iconic theatres across both countries.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Push Push are touring the North Island in February, their enigmatic and heroic frontman Mikey Havoc popped in for a chat about the songs that people still tell him they love from A Trillion Shades Of Happy, and the new music they'll be releasing in 2026.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zed frontman Nathan King popped in to reflect on new music, the Christchurch band scene that shaped them in the ’90s, and the rush of playing to big crowds 25 years later as the band gear up for the Greenstone Summer Concert Series alongside Iggy Pop, Joan Jett, and Hoodoo Gurus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave Faulkner from Hoodoo Gurus called up from Australia ahead of their Greenstone Summer Concert Tour here with Iggy Pop and Joan Jett. He talked about their first gigs in New Zealand, life on the road, festival crowds, and what still keeps the band coming back to the stage after four decades. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.