The Wire w/ Sara: 12 August 2025

For Dear Science this week, our expert, Professor Allan Blackman talks about a novel way to administer vaccines, subtle light in our brains, and Schrödinger’s birthday

For our weekly catchup with the National Party, Wire Host Sara spoke to MP Carl Bates about the latest Treasury Long Term Inisghts report & the government’s plan for a new road user charges system
Sara also spoke to chief executive of Kia Manawanui Aotearoa about the latest findings relating to New Zealand’s heart healthcare system.

Producer Faith spoke to Professor Chris Bullen from the University of Auckland’s public health faculty about regulations on smoking and vaping on hospital grounds, and whether the current restrictions are effective enough.