For Dear Science this week, our expert, Doctor Cushla McGoverin chatted with us about the Red Princess of the Silk Road, the colours of Mesozoic animals, and how life might have originally formed on planet earth.
In our weekly catchup with the National Party’s Tom Rutherford, Wire host Castor about continued issues with the school lunch program and the National Party’s refusal to back a bill that would criminalise wage theft by employers.
Producer Amani spoke with General Manager of Kickback, Aaron Hendry on why it is calling for an urgent review of the Ministry of Social Development.
They also talked to University of Auckland Senior Research Fellow Dr Helen Murray about new research which has led to a breakthrough in understanding chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).
Auckland Council's Community Committee has recently reported a 53% rise in rough sleeping over four months, with the data showing the number of people known to be living in cars, parks, or on the streets has risen from 426 in September 2024 to 653 in January 2025.
Kickback, a youth development and social justice community responding to youth homelessness, is calling for an urgent review of The Ministry of Social Development's approach to homelessness.
Producer Amani spoke with General Manager Aaron Hendry about why it is calling for a review and which suggestions it has for the public service department.
A breakthrough in understanding chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a disease linked to repeated head blows, has been made at the University of Auckland.
Neuroscientists at the University of Auckland’s Centre for Brain Research examined brain tissue, primarily from former rugby players, with the research shedding new light on how specific cells respond to damage from repeated head knocks.
Producer Amani spoke with Senior Author of the research Dr Helen Murray about how the findings open the way for a deeper understanding of the causes of CTE and about what the research process involved.
Jonny chats to Desley Simpson about the recovery efforts in outer suburbs following the 2023 floods, proposed updates to Auckland stadium, and Auckland's new park gifted by the Platt family in Greenhithe.
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Playlist
The Loop Jerk - Dave Watts aka KingLMan
Rwandan Holiday - Zion Train + Roger Robinson
Flying Crane Dub - Richard Norris
Connected Dub - Richard Norris
Casio Hiphop - Kris Kemist
The Almighty - Kutmah
Wreckage - Brendon Moeller
Recession Dub - Zion Train + Roger Robinson
Earthsea Dub - Richard Norris
On My Way (Dub) - Jura Soundsystem
Hungry World - Om Unit
La Hossa (Ruido Selecto remix) - Anibal Ángel y su combo / Ruido Selecto
Los pendencieros del Latin - Los Pirañas
Bájenle a la matrícula - Los Pirañas
Innana - Sordid Sound System
Congregate - Mytron + Zongamin
The Deep Cut - Pye Corner Audio
Musique Électronique Répétitive - DESTIINO = Yuksek
Nhava - Roma Vjazemski
Revelation - Monibi
Staring At G's Mural - Kutmah
Boss Bish - Monibi
Background Impact - upsammy
Still Old - Roma Vjazemski
Part 4 - Big Hands
24 Hour Duck - Product Toss
RIDING THE MISTRAL - Woodleigh Research Facility
Mind Controlled Alligators - Time Cow
GHX - Mytron + Zongamin
Tah-tah-kle-ah - Sordid Sound System
Sandy On Mars - The Burrell Connection
Wuzu (Tyu Tribe Remix) - Darlyn Vlys
Bleu Infini - Bal5000
J'adore le monde - The Liminanas + Bertrand Belin
Heavy Is Good For This - DARKSIDE
02 - dean blunt & Elias Rønnenfelt
Fractura - Lorelle Meets The Obsolete
Сэлэнгэ "Selenge" - Celine Dessberg
Rahm Kon - Neda Mohamadpour & Cheshmak
Tuj Lub - Le Motel/Lander Gyselinck
Brooklyn (DJ Food Restructure) - The In-Sect
Boss Aneeka brings her solid selections to the Tuesday One To Four while Gin's overseas. Check your sprinklers are working cos it's pure heat whenever Aneeka's in the main seat.
Rosetta has a catch up with Pōneke-based Taite award-winning artist Vera Ellen to chat about her new single 'Sangria (demo)'! The pair talk all things DIY recording, touring with Crowded House, the pressures of releasing post-Taites last year, and the best Sangria in Te Whanganui-a-Tara.
Chelsea Jade came up to the studio for a kōrero with Nick about her upcoming show at Double Whammy on March 28! Chelsea and Nick catch up on what its like for the artist being back in Aotearoa, what fans can expect from the show next weekend, and her upcoming performance at CubaDupa.
It's been a huge week for space! Josh catches up with Nick and Rosetta to chat about some magnificent shots of the lunar eclipse caught by the Blue Ghost Lunar Lander (from the moon!), the Boeing Stranded Astronauts that finally are heading home after 9 months in space, and the Saturn's newly discovered moons! Thanks to the Stardome Observatory.
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