The Thursday Wire: April 23, 2020

Lillian speaks with Te Pūnaha Matatini deputy director, Kate Hannah, about their latest report on the inequity of the infection fatality rate of COVID-19

We will hear from Labour’s Andrew Little once again, this week Mary-Margaret asked for his response to current debates about comparisons to Australia, and whether or not we should return to ‘normal’

Rachel brings us an update on the State of the States in regards to the latest oil prices hitting a major low

Mary-Margaret also catches up with Radio Adelaide’s Zoe Kounadis about the fate of Virgin Airlines, how much the public really cares about the pirating of Malcolm Turnbull’s memoirs, and a rogue kangaroo

Lillian also has a chat with Tamati Kruger, chair of Te Urewera board, about how Tuhoe is responding to the rāhui and the backlash to iwi responses

And we get a live update on Minister Faafoi's announcement for a COVID-19 support package for the media sector.