In today’s catch up with Minister Little, Mary-Margaret asks about the meaning of “operational matters” and not being able to comment on them, and what he thinks of our modern national security regime in light of revelations that our Secret Service broke into the Czechoslovakian Embassy in the late 80s.
We hear from the senior news editor of The Spectrum, the University of Buffalo’s a student magazine, about what it feels like to be on the ground as New York cautiously lifts some COVID-19 restrictions.
Zoe Kounadis joins us for Neighbourhood Watch once again and explains several significant cuts this week, including ones to childcare and the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
Splore’s director John Minty discusses the return of the festival, opportunities for local music while our borders are closed, and cultural shifts we might see in terms of festivals after COVID-19.
Ayana talked to Terry Johanson, Massey University Lecurer from the Centre of Defence and Security Studies, about the dichotomy between the NZDF more colonial day to day life and modern Aotearoa. They talked about the role of tradition and ceremony, and how the NZDF has a mix of a very strong Maori culture and a very strong colonial British culture.
New Host Ayana tackles her first Friday Wire with Producer Noah!
First, Ayana talks with Dr Dean Knight, Consitutional Advisor for NZ Republic, about what New Zealand would look like as a Republic and the importance of symbolism.
Next, Ayana explores the dichotomy of the colonial structure of the NZDF and modern Aotearoa with Massy Centre of Defence and Security Studies Lecturer Terry Johanson.
Then Noah talks to Dr Olivier Jutel from the University of Otago about the role of 'shock jocks' in our media, their value, and how the public reacts to them.
Finally, James talks to Matt Lowrie from Great Auckland about the controversial East-West link road and the environmental and economic impact.
Felix turns a journalistic eye to the world's most mysterious stories. This week, he enters the world of fantasy to discover the truth behind modern sightings of Elves and Trolls.
On their weekly chat, Justin talked to Health and Pike River re-entry Minister Andrew Little on the traffic light system, human remains discovered at Pike River Mine, and parliamentary security.
International Desk reports on the migrant crisis between Belarus and Poland.
Producer Joe Wickins spoke to Patient Voice Aotearoa's Fiona Tolich on PHARMAC's wishlist for funding.
He also talked to World Vision's Rebekah Armstrong on the need for a Modern Slavery Act.
With unanimous support, a bill passed through parliament under urgency which levies targeted sanctions towards Russia and key Russian figures. This Russia sanctions bill is New Zealand’s method of condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine without a resolution passing through the UN’s security council, which was previously the only legal way New Zealand could have imposed sanctions on Russia.
Casper spoke with Dr Robert Patman from the University of Otago about the bill, how it differs from a previously proposed autonomous sanctions bill, and what it says about New Zealand’s modern approach to international relations.
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Apocalyptic Herous (Vol. I) - Hardcore Divine
Bitter Babe x Nick León - Tu castigo (Simo Cell remix)
Black Acid - Black Acid
Beverly Hills 808303 - A4 [Acid Planet 4]
Black City Lights - Tried So Hard
Entrañas - Hundido
DJ G2G & JOÃO LÁGRIMA DE OURO - BREATHE MY SATISFACTION
Ectomorph - The Fall Of Babylon
Jethro - Far Away From Here
Hasji 🏞🍃♨️✨ - hohuki gorge
Uranium - Rippin' Off Wax
EMO XENOMORPH - dazzlin darling 200bpm bootleg
JANA RUSH x DJ PAYPAL - Jeopardy
Scatta - Body Jumpin
Ursula Le Sin - n-e-ways we should consider finishing this thing
Urias - Interludio
The Bug Ft. Daddy Freddy - Diss Mi Army
Tra Tra Trax (label) - Acertijo
Slikback - XTERNAL
Tony Quattro - Agigato (Original Mix)
Tasha & Tracie - Rouff
syntrovert - Mercenario
Scratcha DVA/:3lON - Flex (Extended Mix)
Jerrih - Me Gusta
Santa Muerte - Bodak Xevioso (SM Blend)
Endless Mow - Articulated Nose
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Nicola Cruz - Señor de las Piedras
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LIMP PUMPO - 9
21 Savage - Glock In My Lap (MUIRSTECH EDIT)
Kaydy Cain;Los del Control - Puro Malianteo
Katy Perry - California Girls (Dylan Brady Remix)
Kamixlo - RAKATA PARTY
JBS Produtora & Mano MC - Tock Abaut
Hnry & Adeller - Thibum
DJs Winning Eleven - Dakar
DJ SWEAT - 650-
DJ SPINN - Them Changes
DJ Paypal x Feloneezy x Jackie Dagger - U Should No
DJ Chap - Brujeria
VEKTROID - VIDEO UPDATE
Tra Tra Trax (label) - Acertijo (Lechuga Zafiro remix)
Nihiloxica - 160819
Modern Chair - Race Dim Horn
Moby - Thousand
Cybernators - No Out Of Here
Fuckin Hostile (Remixed By Disintegrator) - Lenny Dee
Tone Ra - Parish Perish (Original Mix)
Hasji 🏞🍃♨️✨ - crosstown w the famz
Blank Banshee - Hungry Ghost
Palaeontologists digging near Saint Bathans in Central Otago have discovered a fossil that probably belonged to the Southern Hemisphere’s oldest known swan species. The Bannockburn Swan lived between 16 and 19 million years ago on Lake Manuherikia, a huge lake covering most of modern Central Otago.
Joe spoke to Paul Scofield, a Senior Curator of Natural History and Adjunct Professor in Palaeontology in the Geology Department at the University of Canterbury, about the discovery.
Joe speaks to Professor Janet Hoek, from the University of Otago, Wellington, about the recently greenlit Smokefree Bill. Joe also speaks to Dr Nic Rawlence from the paleogenetics lab at the University of Otago about how paleoecology and ancient DNA can help inform whether Mahinga Kai practices could be sustainable, as well as how a CT scan of a toothed bird fossil has possibly changed the history of modern birds.
Daniel speaks to Cindy Baxter, from the Coal Action Network about what role Geoengineering plays in climate action.
David spoke to Mike Lee for our regular segment City Counselling. They spoke about Auckland's railway network. David also spoke to Jason Young, a Politics and International Relations professor from Victoria University of Wellington, about the protests occurring in China.
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