The Wire w/ Sara: 5 August, 2025

For Dear Science this week, our expert, Dr Daniel Thomas on history, pre-history, and the search for Atlantis

For our weekly catchup with the National Party, Host Sara spoke to MP Carl Bates about the reversal of the oil and gas exploration ban, yesterday’s announcement of an NCEA overhaul and US tariffs.

Sara also spoke with Greenpeace executive director Russel Norman, about the oil and gas ban reversal in New Zealand, and the plans in the US to repeal the finding that greenhouse gas emissions endanger human health.

Producer Faith spoke to Professor Treasa Dunworth from the University of Auckland about the government’s statement on Gaza.

Faith also spoke to the university’s Dr. Michael Rehm about the humidity standards in green homes, and what needs to change about the rating system.