The Government is reintroducing the Three Strike laws which were repealed by Labour during their last term. These laws set out mandatory, lengthy sentences for some repeat offenders.
The laws have been controversial, with experts stating that there is no evidence that they work in preventing serious crime.
The Government has also announced a reduction in support to community food providers. Auckland City Mission has stated they may need to cut their food packages by half.
For our weekly catch-up with the Labour Party, Wire Host Caeden asks Labour Deputy Leader Carmel Sepuloni about both of these topics.
Author Tina Makereti’s new novel released on Wednesday 3rd of July. It covers an array of themes such as colonisation, ecological devastation and extremism. It explores the strength of womanhood and the importance of connection in a polarised and fraught world.
Set in a small Aotearoa town, a little bit into the future, the story follows three women who find themselves neighbours. A sense of disquiet arises when the Pākehā neighbour’s son moves in sporting a fresh buzzcut and a new tattoo.
Beth spoke to Tina about The Mires, its themes and the inspiration behind the book. You can pick up a copy of The Mires at Time Out Bookstore or another independent bookstore near you.
This week for Friday Drive, the team of news directors took over the show with some crazy danceable tunes to celebrate Stella's last day at bFM. We also heard a set from PONZ, an Auckland based DJ with a new single to share live on the show.
Plenty of tunes, laughs, and Breaking News in this Friday Drive, brought to you as always by The Beer Spot!
Spoilt Creatures is the debut novel by British author Amy Twigg. Set in 2008, it follows the story of Iris, a newly single woman who joins a women’s commune after she meets the beguiling Hazel, intrigued by the possibility of a world away from men.
Author of The Mercies, Karen Millwood Hargrave, called it ‘a simmering debut, heady with the possibilities of language and the righteousness of female rage’.
Beth spoke to Amy about Spoilt Creatures and its themes. You can pick up a copy at Time Out Bookstore or another independent bookstore near you.
Whakarongo mai nei! Jim Nothing and friends joined Aneeka for a stripped back set last Friday - including a sneak peak at some tracks from the upcoming album Grey Eyes, Grey Lynn. How lucky are we?
Nicholas is joined in the studio by Jordyn with a Whyfor an unplugged set! Hear more of Jordyn with a Why during Te Wiki o te Reo Māori at Waita Mai - the upcoming fundraiser for Ritimana Puna Reo on Friday 20 September.
Listen back to Lucia's interview with Rich Peppiatt, director of the KNEECAPbiopic set for release in New Zealand on 24 October. The semi-fictitious film chronicles the origin of Belfast's riotous Gaelic rap trio KNEECAP. Fans of the Irish lads rejoice because they'll be making their Aotearoa debut next year at the Powerstation. Whakarongo mai nei to hear about how the film came to be and behind-the-scenes insights.
Tuva'a chats to director Miki Magasiva about his latest film Tinā, the excitement surrounding the trailer for the film which dropped today, and film's world premiere at the Hawai’i International Film Festival earlier this month. Tinā is set for release on 27th February 2025 and you can read more about the film on Te Tumu Whakaata Taonga - NZ Film Commission.
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