The Wednesday Wire: July 29, 2020

On Dear Science today with Allan Blackman we discuss the mystery behind body odour, the effects of lithium in drinking water lowering suicide rates, and the ongoing litigation surrounding cancer caused by herbicide glysophatem (otherwise known as Roundup). 

Felix, brings us a bit of a follow up on his last week's report on support for international students in New Zealand following a funding announcement made by Minister for Education Chris Hipkins yesterday. 

NZ First’s Tracey Martin talks opposition to the $100 million dollar Southland Recovery Package,  paid mandatory managed isolation, a code of conduct for MP's, and regional funding to tackle methamphetamine use. 

Jessica Hopkins speaks to AAAP about the Government’s announcement to combat debt by strengthening specialist debt solution services. This is followed by an interview with Pam Waugh from the Salvation Army who had a positive reception to the announcement.