The situation on Manus Island is worsening by the week. The detainees have locked themselves in the center and are refusing to leave, while food and medicine are being denied to them by authorities. Many are calling the situation a humanitarian crisis, with the UN and other international NGOs, shocked at the treatment of the detainees by the Australian Government. The New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is offering to take 150 of the detainees, however, the Australian Government has turned down the offer. Sam Smith spoke to commentator Tracey Barnett about the situation as it stands.
Performance/video artist Ross Sutherland is bringing his Edinburgh Fringe award winning show Stand By For Tape Back-Up to the Hollywood Avondale for one night only. Mike talks to Ross about venues, lost formats, grandparents, and how the pop culture of your childhood can leave indelible marks on your grey matter.
Grab your tickets for tomorrow night's performance HERE.
Callum and Antony from Ounce came up for a chat with Hunter about some of the tracks that influenced their creative processes and development as musicians.
Black Sabbath - Supernaut
James Brown - I Can't Stand Myself When You Touch Me
Asha Bhosle with R.D Burman - Dum Maro Dum Live
Ounce - Dead Mirror
Frank Zappa - Peaches In Regalia
The Dirtbombs - Underdog
Last night National Party MP, Amy Adams, announced her candidacy for the National Party leadership race. Jemima spoke to Adams about why she chose to stand, what her opinion is on women in politics at the moment and what chances she thinks the National Party has of winning the election in 2020.
After Bill English announced his resignation on Tuesday, the National Party's leadership race began, with Simon Bridges, Judith Collins and Amy Adams currently standing for the position. Jemima talked to political commentator, Dr Bryce Edwards, about English's resignation, the pros and cons of each leadership candidate, the National Party leadership seclection process and who he thinks has got it in the bag.
The government has announced plans to reform abortion law in Aotearoa. Justice Minister Andrew Little has begun the process, asking the law commission to look at the law as it stands and make recommendations for the future. Lachlan spoke with Family Planning Chief Executive Jackie Edmond about current abortion law and what she wants out of reform.
Today Lucy hosted our weekly catch up with the Green Party.
This week with Marama Davidson discussed the reasons behind the recent portfolio reshuffle and where the Greens stand on the 'Waka Jumping' Bill.
Finally, we asked about the potential crackdown on nutrient run off into our water-ways in response to National Party leader Simon Bridges comments calling it "reckless" and "an asult on the regions".
Our television expert might be compromising his double degree to be here but it's alllll good (or so he says). Is reviewing Safe (2018) worth the academic risk? Uhh... sure! Standing at a solid 6.5 rating from the man himself, this Michael Hall starrer (of Dexter fame) is only 10 episodes long with no future seasons in sight. A quick binge indeed - your degree will be fiiiine.
Over the past decades, privatised military contracts have grown to unprecedented levels, a change that has challenged the standing ethical doctrine known as ‘Just War’ theory. How is the privatisation of military activities compromising international conduct in conflict? What does it mean for international law and ethics in conflict? Amy Eckert discusses the multi-billion dollar, private military industry with Maria Armoudian.
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