Hawaiian soul and R&B musician Deva Mahal joins Andrew Dickens to discuss her new single ‘South Coast’.

Deva Mahal is the daughter of legendary Blues Singer Taj Mahal, a factor that she says does not impede her music.

She said that “[Taj Mahal] has always taught us it’s not following in his footsteps; it’s standing in his light”

The Wellington-based artist has hinted that her next project will be released this October.

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The Department of Internal Affairs' Digital Messaging Transparency Report shows reports of text scams fell by 62 percent between 2023 and 2024.

It seized almost 400 thousand dollars' worth of scam equipment last year.

Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson told Andrew Dickens that people can now report text scams with a single click.

He says there have already been 665 thousand of those reports so far this year.

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The Crusaders take on the Chiefs in the Super Rugby final held in Christchurch tomorrow night.

With nearly half the games decided by 7 points or less, the recent games have been tight and entertaining, leading to a boost in viewer numbers.

Super Rugby Pacific CEO Jack Mesley says, 'law innovation’ and ‘close games and unexpected results’ have helped Super Rugby gain its recent boost in audience.

Crowd numbers are also up by 6% this year, despite fewer games. This increase is expected to continue next year.

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