Associate Professor, Tim Kuhner, from the University of Auckland's Faculty of Law pops in to talk about the latest with the US Election. After recently publishing his book, Tyranny of Greed: Trump, Corruption, and the Revolution to Come, Tim's got some insights to what we're seeing in US politics. If you want to hear more, you can head along to a panel discussion here.
Spaced Out with Josh Kirkley. We chat about all the latest from space. Including China's first manned mission to their new Tianhe space station. Two lengthy space walks conducted on the ISS to install new solar panels and... the Hubble space telescope shutting down due to a computer error!
Last week the Department of Conservation launched its newest programme 'Lead The Way' in partnership with PD Insurance, which aims to minimise the impact of dogs on wildlife, through greater eductaion of pet-owners.
The launch took place at Kelly Tarlton's aquarium, and included an insightful discussion panel with experts such as Laura Boren, the Science Advisor for Marine Species and Threats at DOC.
The Wire producers Beth and Rosetta attended the event, and later Rosetta spoke to Laura about the threats dogs can pose to our wildlife, and what needs to be done to reduce the risks.
Whānau Mārama: New Zealand International Film Festival opened last week in Te Whanganui-a-Tara on the 31st of July, before touring nine other centres across the country until the 4th September.
Held annually across Aotearoa, the festival line up this year will feature 86 films and 19 shorts.
The programme this year brings together diverse film screenings at 15 cinemas and venues nationwide, while also providing opportunities to enhance the film-going experience with Q&As, masterclasses, workshops, panel discussions and special events including costume parties and a gig.
Sofia spoke to the festival’s Artistic Director, Paolo Bertolin, about the programme this year and what he’s most excited for.
Crawley chats to Goodspace about their new single You Only Get What You Leave from their upcoming album Let's Talk About Death out on 5th October, as well as the album installation at Lim Chhour titled VENDOR running all week long from September 28th. Go check it out!
Rosetta and Milly kick off their coverage of the Auckland Pride Festival, joined by TAKATAPUNANI, MAN(K)ILLA, and Allie Howell - who are part of the Wheke Fortress takeover of Te Tīmatanga this year! Catch them screening their short film on February 14 at the Auckland Art Gallery with a panel of insightful kōrero led by Coco Solid. Whakarongo mai nei!
It's the final weekend of January 2025 (god I'm old), which means it's time for a Tairāwhiti throwdown with wall-to-wall killers courtesy of Campbell! Press the button...
President Donald Trump signed in an executive order effectively banning people from seven Muslim-majority countries from entering the U.S. Tuesday Wire Host Mack Smith filed a report on the situation and then spoke to Hazim Arafeh, President of the Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand.
Dr. Maria reviews French/Belgian comedy Saint-Amour, a father and son's boozy journey through an oenophile's France with a particularly sexually active taxi driver. Starring Gérard Depardieu, of course.
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