We are now about six months away from the 2026 mid-term election in the United States, in which all 435 seats in the House of Representatives will be up for grabs. This election has the potential to transform the political landscape in the States by overturning the Republican majority in the House and rendering Trump a sitting duck president for the remainder of his term.
Producer Toby spoke to Auckland University’s Dr. Jennifer Frost about the so-called ‘redistricting war,’ in which multiple states vie to redraw their electoral boundaries ahead of the vote in November.
Gab Vincent joins Rosetta and Milly in the studio for a chat about some of her mahi with the Auckland Writers Festival this year - including Streetside and Plot Twist, the latest addition to the lineup on May 17 which features a takeover at Q Theatre aimed at rangatahi! Whakarongo mai nei!
Last week, the Green Party released a statement highlighting the recently released Dental For All report, which they say confirms that New Zealand can afford a free, universal public dental service.
And the recently signed Free Trade Agreement between India and New Zealand is being touted as a pivotal moment, garnering support from both Labour and National parties, however, NZFirst MP and coalition minister for Oceans and Fisheries, Shane Jones, expressed his opposition to the agreement with derogatory comments against potential indian immigrants that have drawn the ire of other parliamentary parties.
So for our weekly catchup w/ the Green Party, I spoke with MP Ricardo Menéndez March about the Green Party’s Dental policy and their stance on the Free trade agreement with India.
Rosetta and Milly are coming at you LIVE on Penelope Noir's Black Carpet, at the prestigious Taite Awards 2026. Listen back to hear them beam into Drive with Elle for live updates and interviews with Taite finalists Geneva AM, Babe Martin, Bub, Dick Move, Womb, MĀ, Ringlets, and more! Whakarongo mai nei!
After the ceremony, Rosetta and Milly sat down with the night's winners - catch those interviews here.
Back after several weeks away, the listeners didn't fail to deliver! We gave away a double pass to The Weed Eaters and I asked that you text in your favourite nickname for marijuana / cannabis. The winning answer was "Bethalls Bender." Shout out to Te Henga. We got local and I love that!
We played some favourite recent releases incl. tunes from Devon Rexi & John T. Gast, Alter Echo & E3, Elijah Minnelli and Kiki Hitoma, Niev, Rizamagic and Esaïa to name just a handful!
Thanks to all who took the helm while I was away. You da best!
Last Thursday, University of Auckland student Benjiman Law sent out a 'test' email to the entire student body email list.
Following this, hundreds of students used the "Reply to All" function for almost half an hour, until the University blocked sending and receiving from student emails.
Thursday Wire Host Caeden spoke to Benjiman Law about the incident.
For Dear Science this week, our expert, Professor Allan Blackman, speaks with us about molecules on mars, Schrödinger's cat, and the link between learning and living a longer life.
For our weekly catchup with the National Party, Host Alex spoke with Ryan Hamilton about the derogatory comments made last week by NZ First Minister Shane Jones, and other barbs traded between Winston Peters and the Prime Minister and Finance Minister, the Treasury revisiting forecasts for the budget, and changes to infrastructure oversight.
Thursday Wire host Caeden spoke to Benjiman Law from the University of Auckland about an email he mistakenly sent to all undergraduate students.
And Producer Liam spoke with Scott Burnett, Regional Conservation Manager for the Top of the South Island and Forest and Bird’s climate spokesperson, about the Climate Change Commission's recent advice to the government that the Emissions Trading Scheme is in a precarious state and in need of reform, what the consequences of the government's current approach are for New Zealand and what can be done to improve the situation.
Rosetta and Milly are back after the long weekend and have an awesome Breakfast show lined up for you. E whai ake nei, coming up on the show today; This Is How We Brew It with Charlie, a kōrero with Rachel Ashby from the NZ Music Commission about the NZ Music Month summit this Saturday, and Ready Steady Learn. Whakarongo mai nei!
Since its inception in 2008, the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme (or ETS) has been, according to the government, its primary tool to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and tackle the climate crisis. As part of the scheme, the government sets a price for carbon units, which companies must pay to offset their emissions. The Climate Change Commission has recently highlighted that the scheme was not stable and susceptible to changes in the market, and did not have sufficient carbon units to last until 2030, requiring urgent reform.
For Green World, Wire producer Liam spoke with Scott Burnett, the Regional Conservation Manager for the top of the South Island and Forest and Bird’s climate spokesperson about why Forest and Bird has called the system broken, what impact this has on Aotearoa and what reforms should be implemented.
Last week, NZ First MP and Government Minister Shane Jones was criticised over using derogatory language towards Indian Immigrants. These comments were condemned by the National Party and Christopher Luxon, who labelled NZ First’s belief system as ‘anti-immigrant’, and saidd Jones was ‘scaremongering’.
That was not the extent of criticism between NZ First and National, however, with tensions between the two sparking after NZ First Leader Winston Peters calling out Luxon for not giving coalition partners prior notice of his confidence vote during a national party caucus meeting last week. In turn, these comments have been dismissed, and Finance Minister Nicola Willis and Luxon accused NZ First and Peters of putting Labour Governments, like Arderns, into power. Despite all of this, however, Peters has insisted the coalition is as stable as a ‘three-legged stool’.
Last week also saw the Treasury announce that they would revisit their forecasts for the economy ahead of the impending government budget. The Government also announced some changes to the way Infrastructure is run by the government, giving more power to the Independent Infrastructure Commission, increasing their oversight and changing the way that Ministers receive advice and information.
This week, Host Alex spoke with National MP Ryan Hamilton about these developments, beginning with Shane Jones’ comments.
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