The Rock 90.2FM Auckland

The Rock is a popular radio station in New Zealand that focuses on mainstream rock music. It primarily appeals to male listeners aged 25 to 44, but it also attracts a notable number of female fans. The station features a variety of rock music and highlights emerging bands from New Zealand.

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'Wassup man?!': Taika Waititi running into Ardie Savea in a Japanese gym is full Kiwi goodness

May 20, 2024 | therock.net.nz | Monika Barton

One of the best things that can happen when you're a Kiwi overseas is running into a mate from home where you least expect it. Taika Waititi just shared one of those classic run-ins with his 3 million Instagram followers, documenting the moment he and All Black Ardie Savea found themselves in the same Tokyo gym.
Serj Tankian's response to Bryce reliving their awkward run-in is the 'most Kiwi thing ever'

May 8, 2024 | therock.net.nz | Monika Barton

System of a Down frontman Serj Tankian continues to prove how much of a GC he is, time after time. The Morning Rumble caught up with the metal legend this week, to find out more about his new book and just generally spin a yarn or two. Bryce took the opportunity not only to replay audio from a past interview where he talked about a time he was too scared to say hi to Serj, but recounted another, more recent, cringey interaction.
Lego Star Wars is celebrating its 25th birthday with a whole bunch of remastered and new sets

Apr 29, 2024 | therock.net.nz | Seth Gupwell

Lego fans are about to be bricked up this Star Wars day as there’s a whole bunch of new sets to celebrate a special occasion. This May 4th, Lego Star Wars turns 25 and for their birthday they are introducing some new builds to their stores. There will be seven new sets available from May 1st, ranging from $19.99 to $379.99, all coming with a special anniversary plaque.
Bloke's swipe card found under Antarctica iceberg 13 years after he lost it in Wellington

Apr 23, 2024 | therock.net.nz | Seth Gupwell

As a serial item-loser, I finally have another excuse: It’s probably in Antarctica. That’s thanks to a bloke called David McCaw and his work swipe card. It’s a tale that’s “absolutely flabbergasted” and “floored” the guy. And fair enough - it’s a tale worthy of a blockbuster movie, starring Chris Pratt as the sea-faring swipe card.
‘Hard to watch’: Wētā Workshop’s new LOTR video game is getting absolutely roasted

Apr 22, 2024 | therock.net.nz | Seth Gupwell

The first official trailer for ‘Tales Of The Shire’, a ‘Lord Of The Rings’ video game made by New Zealand’s Wētā Workshop and Take-Two, the parent company of the creators of ‘Grand Theft Auto’, dropped today. It’s not about fighting off evil Middle Earth forces but rather about creating a comfortable life for yourself. You play as a Hobbit and interact with the town of Bywater - fishing, foraging, and farming for food, interacting with fellow hobbits and customising your Hobbit hole.
Creed perform 'With Arms Wide Open' together for the first time in 12 years on reunion cruise

Apr 18, 2024 | therock.net.nz | Seth Gupwell

After twelve long years, Creed’s collective arms are finally back to being wide open. The American band’s reunion festival cruise ship is sailing right now and they just ripped out their first concert since 2012 on it. It’s called the ‘Summer Of ‘99’ festival cruise and they’re the headliner of a lineup that includes 3 Doors Down, Buckcherry, Tonic, and more.
WATCH: Epic video of kids covering Ozzy Osbourne's 'Crazy Train' on xylophones resurfaces

Apr 17, 2024 | therock.net.nz | Seth Gupwell

A resurfaced viral video is reminding everyone that even kids can get behind a bit of Ozzy Osbourne. In it, students aged 7 - 12 all hop behind xylophones to smash out a cover of 'Crazy Train'. Originally posted to YouTube in 2012, the video - which has been viewed over two million times - has been receiving more attention recently after being shared in the r/NextFuckingLevel subreddit - a suitable page for it to live.
Metallica’s James Hetfield’s new tattoo has the late Lemmy’s ashes in it and it is ‘metal AF’

Apr 17, 2024 | therock.net.nz | Seth Gupwell

Metallica frontman James Hetfield’s middle finger will forever be home to one of the most badass tributes of all time. It’s a tattoo of an iron cross with a spade in the middle of it, but the ink is made partly from the ashes of the late metal legend Lemmy Kilmister of Motörhead (who has a spade tatted on his arm). Hetfield showed it off by posting a photo of him pulling the bird on Instagram.
We tucked into Maccas' new 'spiciest burger ever' to see if it's actually worth a shout

Apr 10, 2024 | therock.net.nz | Seth Gupwell

Maccas is running some new menu items with a bunch of spice, so we tried the burger to see how hot it really is. The Mighty Hot McSpicy is, according to McDonald’s, their “spiciest burger ever." It’s simply made up of chicken thigh in a crunchy coating, lettuce, mayo and their new hot sauce. The Rock office got our hands on a few for lunch today and we rate it.
‘That’s nuts!’: News station accidentally airs a dude’s balls instead of the solar eclipse

Apr 10, 2024 | therock.net.nz | Seth Gupwell

CONTENT WARNING: BARE TESTICLES You’ve heard plenty about the total solar eclipse from earlier this week, but some TV viewers experienced a testicular solar eclipse. Mexico news station RGB Media was live broadcasting the astrological phenomenon and made the naive mistake of asking viewers to send in their footage of it.