In July last year, the government announced a one year period of lower excise rates on the Heated Tobacco Products produced by Philip Morris. Last month, the government extended that period by two years, with evaluation now set for July 2027.
This move has been seen by some as a tax break or a corporate subsidy for Philip Morris, but some have argued that it is a positive step for harm prevention through encouraging smokers to buy healthier nicotine products.
Producer Alex spoke to Emeritus Professor in Population Health at the University of Auckland Ruth Bonita about the government’s move, what it means for Philip Morris, and how this will impact the health of New Zealanders.
Today on Loose Reads, Suri is up in the studio to chat about Among Friends by Hal Ebbott - A betrayal that should shatter their seemingly perfect lives. But will they let it? Whakarongo mai nei!
For our weekly catch-up with the ACT Party, News and Editorial Director and Monday Wire Host, Joel, spoke to MP Simon Court about the government’s proposed overhaul of the NCEA curriculum to a different curriculum.
Producer Alex spoke to Emeritus Professor at the University of Auckland, Ruth Bonita about the continued lower excise rate on heated tobacco products, and how it plays into combatting smoking harm and Aotearoa’s smokefree goals.
Joel spoke to Angela Ballantyne, a Professor of Bioethics at the University of Otago, on research she led into medical professionals using AI to transcribe patient notes and the concerns of doing so.
And Alex spoke to the Chair of the Meningitis Foundation, Gerard Rushton, about Pharmac’s decision to increase eligibility for the meningococcal B vaccine to all children under five, and the foundation’s desire to see funding expand to all young people.
Welcome to the first episode of bLine, 95bFM’s new news podcast. bLine aims to bridge the gap between young people and decision makers, through youth-centred interviews focused on youth issues. The upcoming episodes will feature a range of topics affecting young people in our everyday lives, starting off with public transport.
As one of the largest public transport user groups, it’s important that young people are represented in decision making around the future of public transport developments in the city. One source of feedback that’s popped up recently is the explosion of activity around public transport on social media. In the first episode of bLine we spoke to @lethimdrive, @ifuckinghatethe394, the University of Auckland's Mohsen Mohammadzadeh, and Auckland Transport's Stacey van der Putten.
Concerns have been raised with medical professionals using AI scribes to transcribe patient notes.
This follows research by the University of Otago, where researchers surveyed 197 health providers in February and March last year into their experiences using AI in their practices.
40% surveyed had used AI scribes for patient notes, with most saying they had found AI helpful.
However, concerns have been raised over the potential legal and ethical consequences of AI scribing patient notes, such as through data security and patient consent.
News and Editorial Director and Monday Wire Host, Joel, spoke to the lead researcher in the study, and Professor of Bioethics at the University of Otago, Wellington — Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka, Pōneke, Angela Ballantyne, about AI scribing, and how AI should be regulated in this space.
Flo covering Morning Glory after a couple of months away!
Springtime indie vibes for the first half and a bit of a delve into post-hardcore for the second half!
Suiting the vibe of the lovely sun on this glorious Monday!
Erase Everything - New Year New Idea
Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory - Afterlife (Radio Edit)
Modest Mouse - Tiny Cities Made of Ashes
Unwound - Look A Ghost
Enola Gay - Birth of a Nation
Just Mustard - Deaf
Belladonna - Driving Home For Christmas
The Sour - Frank
Babe Martin - Sundog
Vera Ellen - The Language of Flowers
Swim Deep - King City
Bloc Party - She's Hearing Voices
Girls - Lust for Life
Jamie T - British Intelligence
Marsha - Pemmican
Awning - Cardboard Boat
Betunizer - Imagina Que Matas a Jota
Thrice - Under The Killing Moon
Ecca Vandal - Cruising To Self Soothe
Gouge Away - Wave of Mutilation
Drug Church - But Does It Work?
Pearly* - Not So Sweet
Nomeansno - Stocktaking
Ben Chavasse - Letdown
Oasis - Morning Glory
Rosetta has a kōrero with Sharon Van Etten ahead of her world tour, including shows in Aotearoa this November! Fans can catch Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory playing their new album at The Others Way Festival on November 29. Whakarongo mai nei!
Tāmaki Makaurau disability art space Māpura Studios presents a monthly radio show hosted by Stefan Neville. Collecting music, stories, thoughts and sounds from the Māpura community as well as the wider world of disabled arts.
Playlist
Primitive Percussion Youth Orchestra - We Demand Everything Now
Madd Jarrod - Fishing Well On Holiday
Ululau Ama - Samoan National Anthem
George Dennehy - Not Abandoned
Molly Joyce - oct 26th 2001
Spoonie Gee - Thats My Style
Jann Rutherford - Discovery
Johnny Devlins Devils - Rumble
Julian Lee & Esme Stephens - Poor Whip Poor Whill
Toni Savage - At Variety Artists Club 2008
Mapura Music - Ladies & Gentleman Yes
Mapura Music - Now Wait A Minute
Little Skull - Moon
The Honeycombs - I Cant Get Through To You
The Tornados - Globetrotter
Jesse Austin Stewart - Table Tennis
Mr AKA Amazing - Oopsy Daisy Freestyle
Yung Sung Chen - Regular Good Morning - Wheel Chairs in Traffic
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