The Wire w/ Castor/Sara: 27th January, 2026

This week on the Tuesday Wire...

For Dear Science this week, our expert, Dr Cushla McGoverin chatted with us about bacteria using a corkscrew technique, the financial costs of period pain, and hygiene in Pompeii’s baths. 

For Green World, Tuesday Wire Host Sara spoke with Dr Kevin Trenberth about what drives the extreme weather conditions experienced in New Zealand, as well as University of Auckland lecturer Sasha Maher about the kind of political response necessary.

For our weekly catchup with the National Party, producer Vihan spoke to National MP Ryan Hamlilton about last week’s landslide in Mount Maunganui and the government’s response to climate change. 

Vihan also spoke to the PSA’S National Secretary Fleur Fitzsimons about the privatisation of meat inspection and it's potential impacts on one of New Zealand’s key exports.