Breakfast Ashburton with Luke Howden

Show President Ben Stock tried his taste buds in the Great Ashvegas Chilli Eating Competition on Sat. Luke caught him afterward to ask how he found the experience.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught Nisbo live from Chicago to reflect on the All Blacks win over Ireland to kick off the northern tour  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Measles is starting to spread. Health NZ has announced a vaccination week to encourage people to protect themselves. Luke caught up with Dr Laura to ask about this incredibly contagious disease and how the MMR vaccine works.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Toby from RD Petroleum came runner-up in the Great Ashvegas Chilli Eating Competition at the A&P Show on Sat. He was beaten by a 3-time national finalist. Luke was impressed to learn for Toby this was a first!!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's showtime! The Ashburton A&P Show is on today and tomorrow, gates open both days from 9am. Luke caught up with Carmen Lye from the organising committee to ask what she's looking forward to. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with Elliott Smith live from Chicago ahead of the All Blacks v Ireland Sunday morning  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dayna Galloway from The Parenting Place was back with thoughts on Halloween trick or treating  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports Commentator Paul Allison was back to preview the weekend action  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get ready for a fun-filled day at the Rakaia School Auto Fair. SUN 2 NOV 10AM – 3PM at Rakaia School Grounds. Just $5 entry per adult | $2 per child | $10 per family. Luke caught up with Principal Mark Ellis to ask what we can expect.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with dietitian Cushla Holdaway to share in some tips for beating the heat in the chilli eating competition at the A&P Show on Saturday  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with Michael Croft from Specsavers for a spooky Halloween special...  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wirley was back to share the damage from last week's wild weather, and an interesting conundrum she has with rubber bands...  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liz McMillian has named 2-term Councillor Richard Wilson as her deputy for the coming term. Luke caught up with Richard to share a congrats and ask if it came as a surprise. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We didn't get to hear much of it on Seven Sharp the other night, so Sam Luddy was nice enough to record his Audrey parody of The Proclaimers for our listening pleasure  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught Cole Groves to ask his thoughts on the sale of Fonterra's consumer brands, and if he's set to make an appearance at the Ashburton A&P Show  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alice Breading from Sport Canterbury was back in to talk the netball last night, and some local sport to come including County Athletics tomorrow.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught local MP James Meager to ask about the Government's proposed vehicle testing changes  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As revealed at Prize Giving last night, Luke welcomed in the newly minted Ashburton College Head Students Nate and Layla  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke caught up with Mandy Mee from Methven Care Trust to celebrate Audrey Lilley finally making it on Seven Sharp last night, and the incredible fundraising milestone they have now achieved!!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Entries for the 2026 ANZ Business of the Year Awards close this FRI 31 OCT. Luke sat down with last year's Supreme Winner Matt Turner from Opuke Thermal Pools and Spa to ask about their operation and what entering the awards meant for him.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke presented the first heated test to new Ashburton College Head Students Layla and Nate... A sample of the hot sauce he will be facing in the Chilli Eating Competition at Ashburton Show this weekend See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bit of a change with Movie Man Joe this morning as we turned from the big screen to the big stage. He has a starring role in Variety Theatre's "Rockzilla" on at the Ashburton Event Centre for three shows only FRI and SAT. Luke asked Joe what we can expect.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Ashburton A&P Show returns this FRI and SAT. Luke caught up with Show President Ben Stock and reigning champion Kim Reed to talk the return of the crowd-favourite Celebrity Shearing competition.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sounds like Southland and Clutha copped the worst of those wild winds we received last week. Luke caught up with an old work buddy, Andy Muir, who hosts "The Muster" on Hokonui Southland to ask how bad it is.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke put Ben and Kim to the test trying some of the hot chilli sauce Jay from SpicyBoys will be serving up this weekend at the Show  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.