The former head boy of Ashburton College has been a broadcasting legend since he was just 17! He made a splash on What Now? alongside Cath McPherson, keeping Kiwi kids entertained four years.

Si became a beloved voice of the More FM family for over two decades before taking a six-year detour into the world of talkback radio. Now, he’s back where he belongs, bringing the fun and familiarity you know and love.

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Lana Cochrane-Searle is the wife of Katie and a ‘cool stepmum’ to their young son Jay.

Originally from Dargaville, she’s a down-to-earth Kiwi chick who’ll always wear shorts no matter the weather!

She’s obsessed with the Warriors, planes, the Titanic and abandoned places. She’s smart, quick-witted and the life of the party!

She represented More FM in 2021's Celebrity Treasure Island, and 2023's Treasure Island: Fans v Faves. Unfortunately, she didn't win either season, but she was close!

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Bondy (our Phone Guy) is the most loyal man you’ll ever meet, he's been with More FM for over 20 years!

From Oamaru, he’s a family man with two loud boys and a wife who wears the pants.

He’s a total failure at anything to do with DIY, but is always the first to put his hand up to help out.

He’s even one of the leaders at his kids' scouts group and also coaches sport. He’s a total greaser and will say anything to keep the bosses happy.

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Meet Speedy, our tech-savvy More FM producer who keeps the show on track.

Quick-witted, dry and always ready with a comeback.

He loves theatre, concerts and karaoke, and knows far more about all three than he does about sport.

Born in Nelson, he’s also a proud tight arse who hates wasting money.

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Lana spotted the wild Canterbury storm footage, but Simon had other ideas.

Sorry to anyone who has a 'lisp'

Simon got a thumbs-up after a heartfelt text, then listeners piled in.

A single thumbs-up sends Simon over the edge

Simon and Speedy tackle the hard-hitting question: are Kiwi baths getting smaller?

The team investigates the great Kiwi bath squeeze

Lana and Simon took on raw egg, jalapeños and Weet-Bix for five grand.

Lana and Simon tackle the Death Shake

Speedy’s emceeing the start, then taking on 21Ks. Give him a high five!

Auckland Marathon is on this weekend!

Simon and Lana tackle the big question: is a white lie still a lie?

Are white lies ever okay?

Simon’s old ice debate has us checking every freezer tray at home.

Simon’s two-year-old ice sparked a freezer feud

Lana would borrow from Tony and Marie. The rest of the team? Not so sure.

Would you borrow sugar from your neighbour?

Bondy thought it was a break-in. Then animal management arrived.

Bondy catches a real-life ram raid

Jay hit the court at halftime and suddenly became the crowd hype man.

Jay takes over the mic at halftime

Simon suited up for the garden… then discovered his kids had every tool.

Simon’s garden day ended before it even began

The team’s ’90s wish list has us craving Dunkaroos and Blockbuster runs.

Bring back the best bits of the ’90s

Speedy searched, called and still couldn’t settle the Sistema debate.

The great Sistema vs Systema debate is on

Simon signs off an email… to everyone

Mila’s preschool graduation had the whole family reaching for tissues.

Mila’s preschool graduation melts every heart

Si’s family catch-up sparked a bra history lesson nobody saw coming.

Si’s bra history lesson gets a very mixed review

When babysitting turns into a proper disaster

Simon’s granddaughter Mila is off to big school

Simon says a lie is a lie, even when it’s wrapped up as a white one.

Simon declares war on white lies

Lily steps in with the kindest defence after Simon’s horse-dare backlash.

We read the comments on Si's youtube video

One little lunchbox name sparked a full-on studio pronunciation showdown.

How do you say Sistema

Si and Lana packed big laughs, football chants and unforgettable UK moments.

Catch Si and Lana’s UK adventure highlights

Does Simon finally pat the Horse?

Si and Lana found history, hustle and plenty to love around every corner.

Si and Lana look back on their brilliant London adventure

Justin Bieber has reportedly been spotted at Te Atatū Links

Justin Bieber reportedly tees off in Te Atatū

Simon hates UK Coffee

Lana’s heard Costco could be eyeing a spot near Christchurch Airport.

Costco could be heading to Christchurch

Will Simon actually pat the horse?

The team checked the numbers behind London’s famously efficient Tube.

The Tube’s £3 billion secret is wild

One missed train, 210km/h and a lovely Kiwi surprise at Diddly Squat.

Si & Lana head to Clarkson's Farm

Les’ clothes rack sparked a letterbox complaint, and Belmont had thoughts.

Les gets a cheeky letter about his washing

Simon’s white tee went see-through during a frantic dash to the gate.

Simon’s airport sprint turned into a wet T-shirt contest

Our Community Page Rage has reached the community pages

Jared takes on Wairarapa’s hanging baskets

And Si has the smallest top to go with it

We're now West Ham supporters

Simon London travel plan hits a wee snag: Singapore and six hours at Changi.

Simon discovers London isn't one flight away

Si decided everyone needed to sing

Simon doesnt know what a Yorkshirs pudding is

The beloved Aussie drama is returning, and the nostalgia is already kicking in.

McLeod’s Daughters is riding back to our screens

Simon's sceptical about those Tupperware parties!

Ashburton's mysterious Tupperware parties

Tina's been watching Yellowstone and tried a cowboy makeover!

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