South Auckland band Shepherds Reign are opening for one of their biggest musical influences in a sold out show in Auckland.

They tell RNZ’s Charlotte Ryan about what they did when they found out 🍻

🎧 Listen to the full interview at rnz.co.nz

🎥 Samuel Robinson
🎶 Shepherds Reign - Aiga

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The Ross Ice Shelf of Antarctica might look flat and serene - but what's hidden beneath parts of it is deadly, and it's keeping scientists on their toes. #fyp #foryoupage #rossiceshelf #antarctica #voiceoftheseaice #podcasts

The Prime Minister says he disagrees stricter criteria for emergency housing has led to an increase in homelessness. Auckland Council's Community Committee has sent a 'please help' letter to the government, after recording a 53 percent rise in people sleeping rough in the city over four months. #rnz #nz #aotearoa #nztiktok #politics #government #news #currentaffairs #homelessness #luxon #hipkins #primeminister #fyp

A year after the sudden passing of Auckland politician Fa'anānā Efeso Collins, his widow Vasa Fia Collins has opened up about the heartbreak of losing him, the struggles of grief, and the powerful legacy he left behind.   In an exclusive interview with RNZ Pacific, Vasa reflected on the pain of navigating life without him, the challenges of raising their two daughters alone, and the media's handling of his death, which she says left her deeply hurt. #rnz #nz #aotearoa #efeso #news #currentaffairs #pacific #interview #media #fyp

As the FLARE Ōtautahi Street Art Festival came to an end on Sunday, the city of Christchurch told a story that went beyond those that had been painted #NZ #nztiktok #RNZ #fypp #FYP #foryou #christchurch #streetart

The family of a man who died during a police confrontation at Ōrere Point are working to bring his body back to Brisbane for burial. Relatives of Fa'asala Sam Matue are currently waiting for final checks and information before they can travel home. Matue, 45, was tasered and pepper sprayed during a confrontation with police, following a lengthy car chase that began in Papakura and ended on the beach at Ōrere Point last Sunday. #rnz #nz #australia #news #currentaffairs #police #brisbane #fyp

#WATCH | As residents at Auckland's Māngere Refugee Centre celebrate Ramadan, chefs Chris Waghorn and Ahmad Azemah are up at 2am in a massive effort to operate the kitchen 20 hours a day #NZ #nztiktok #RNZ #fypp #FYP #foryou #auckland #mangere #ramadan

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon tells media he's focused on Kiwis - not the polls - as Labour leader Chris Hipkins overtakes him as 'preferred prime minister'. The latest Taxpayers' Union-Curia poll results shows the centre-left bloc would be able to form a government if an election were held today. #rnz #nz #fyp #nzpolitics

Dozens of firefighters are battling a fire at a large commercial building in Hamilton, reportedly a car mechanic. The street was closed and people in neighbouring areas had been evacuated.A FENZ spokesperson said it was too early to determine the cause. #rnz #nz #fyp #hamilton #fire

It begins with some extra cash to buy clothes and pay phone bills. Then it's spotting university courses and books. But at what age should the growing children start chipping in? #rnz #nz #fyp #costofliving #money

A cancer patient who lost a lung in a botched surgery believes he should get a life-changing transplant. Ian Tollemache was an unnamed patient mentioned in last month's Health and Disability Commissioner report who had the wrong part of his lung cut out by a surgeon. Corrective surgery eight days later removed the cancerous tumour along with his whole left lung but meant the cancer that had since developed in his remaining lung was inoperable. #rnz #nz #aotearoa #newzealand #health #healthcare #botched #surgery #fyp

This weekend, Pasifika Festival was held at Western Springs Park in Tāmaki Makaurau, attracting a diverse crowd to celebrate with an array of cultural performances, workshops, music, and kai. Attendees shared their thoughts on the event, the kai, and the culture! 🎤 Janay Harding 🎥 Coco Lance / Waimirirangi Lee-Reiri #pasifika #fyp #pasifikafestival2025 #pasifikatiktok @tahifm

Ardie Savea tells RNZ's Jamie Wall there's a "beautiful thing" about the Moana Pasifika Super Rugby team - "we unite all people". #rnz #rugby #sport #news #interview

Malia Johnston is a renowned director and creative. Her latest work 'Belle - A Performance of Air' is a mesmerising melding of lights, aerial performance and theatre at the Auckland Arts Festival this month. Saturday Morning's Mihingarangi Forbes caught up with Johnston at TAPAC, where she was training the dance crew. #rnz #nz #fyp #aerialist #aucklandartsfestival

Following a sell-out West End run and UK tour, Ruby Wax's critically acclaimed show I'm Not As Well As I Thought I Was is coming to New Zealand in April. Based on her bestselling book, Ruby shares her deeply personal journey trying everything she can to help manage her mental health and subsequent breakdown. With decades spent in comedy and television, Ruby uses her trademark wit and vulnerability to dismantle stereotypes around mental health and happiness in her show. She talks to RNZ's Saturday Morning about the moment she discovered she may have trauma. #rnz #nz #fyp #mentalhealth #rubywax

Under an amended law, citizens will have the power to detain criminals at any time , for any crime. But one law professor says retail workers aren't trained to police - and the fallout could be serious. Listen to The Detail on all podcast streaming platforms. #rnz #thedetail #currentaffairs #news #law #citizensarrest #arrest #police #retail #podcast #fyp

Labour leader Chris Hipkins has announced a reshuffle, setting up a new "economic team". Hipkins made the announcement at a State of the Nation speech hosted by the Auckland Business Chamber this morning, saying the next Labour government will focus on jobs, health and housing. #nz #newzealand #aotearoa #news #rnz #politics #nzpolitics #foryou #fyp