Summer Times for Thursday 16 January 2025

9:10 SailGP roars to life in Tāmaki Makaurau

The city of sails is hosting the prestigious SailGP event for the very first time.

Thousands are expected on Auckland's waterfront and out on the harbour to watch a 12-strong international field match race their F50 foiling catamarans. 

New Zealand is represented by the Black Foils, featuring the legendary Peter Burling and Blair Tuke.

Nat Fortier is the Global Communications Director for SailGP and she joins Anna Thomas to preview the fun.

9:20 Fire-resistant design saves Palisades house

The fires ripping through LA have caused unrepairable damage, with more than twelve thousand buildings destroyed.

Eighty-four thousand people have evacuated and don't know whether they'll have a home to return to.

But some buildings have managed to stay standing, including a six month-old house designed by architect Greg Chasen.

The neighbouring houses in the Palisades were destroyed, and Greg thinks it was a combination of luck and fire-resistant design strategies that kept his client's home safe.

Greg joins Anna to talk through the design.

9:30 Landmark ceasefire agreement appears to be reached between Israel and Hamas

Officials say an agreement has been made to end the war in Gaza.

Teams of negotiators have worked on a ceasefire agreement for months with no success.

Israeli officials say while details still need to be confirmed, they expect to reach final agreement this evening.

Correspondent Benji Dyer joins Anna Thomas.from Washington D.C.

9:45 The lowdown on sunscreens and detox kits

Tis the season of sunburn and hangovers and today Anna speaks with Consumer NZ's Belinda Castles about how to ensure you've got effective sun protection.

They also discuss liver cleansing detox kits and hangover cures, and whether despite all the claims, they actually do you any good.

9:55 Geo Jumble

Tune in to see if you can untangle three African country names from three given words. Text 2101 with the correct answers.

adulterating - assimilation - arched

10:08 Road Trip: Sam Stubbs

On our road trip today we find out about the man who's made money his business.  

He openly admitted that greed was once a big motivator, but now he's the industry disrupter with a social conscience.

Nine years ago he launched Simplicity, a low cost KiwiSaver provider, which now manages billions of dollars worth of funds and investment portfolios.

In 2023 he went a step further, launching the Simplicity Homes and Income Fund, aiming to build and finance 25,000 new homes nationally worth $12 billion in the next 10 to 15 years.

He joins Anna Thomas for a road trip, setting a course for the Coromandel, picking the tunes, and sharing his story.

Sam's playlist:

• Dreadlock Holiday - 10cc
• Jammin - Bob Marley
• Maybe Tomorrow - Goldenhorse

10:45 Museum stop: Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre

Today our museum stop combines aviation with the magic of the movies.

The Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre in Marlborough is one of the world's largest private collections of wartime aircraft and artefacts. Stories of the men and women behind the machines are stunningly brought to life in exhibitions created by Wingnut Films, with mannequins by Wētā Workshop. 

11:08 Rising pop artist Max Allais

2025 has started with a bang for young Kiwi-French musician Max Allais, whose song 'When the Party Ends' has exploded online.

He joins Anna in the studio.

11:25 Why starting your day with a rave works

A group called Morning People runs raves at the crack of dawn as a fun way to start a day, rather than tacking on to the end of a long night out.

Kombucha and bananas are on offer for the early risers who often come to hit the dance floor before work.

Jamie Newman joins Anna to tell us more.

11:40 Summer film and TV review with Dom Corry

Dom Corry reviews Severance season 2 and Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action.

11:55 Geo Jumble answers

Did you get the right answers? Tune in for the unscrambled African country names.