Producer Leonard Powell is currently out of town in the Coromandel, however like all of the hardworking news team at 95bFM, he didn't let distance get in the way of a good story.
This is his report on the parking machines at Hot Water Beach.
On the Wire today, Dear Science discussions involve questions around the success of fit bits, the slow turning of the earth's magnetic poles and Donald Crowhurst, who, 50 years ago attempted to sail around the world.
Will Parsonson tells us about the SpaceX launch this morning.
Tracey Martin talks about Waitangi Day.
Dr. Vincent O'Malley explains New Zealand's Declaration of Independence on Wire Worry Week where we are looking in depth at Waitangi.
Finally, Lisa Boudet explains the water crisis in Cape Town South Africa.
Anime aniversaries can be packaged up neatly and given away - and that's exactly what's happened on this week's DVD Review. Flying pig pilots, floating islands, and most importantly foodgasms were the talk of the town.
Late on Friday, the US, UK and France launched an airstrike in Syria, following a suspected chemical attack in the town of Douma. There has been praise for Trump following these airstrikes, and he tweeted about how proud he is of this action. With midterms coming up in November, Mary-Margaret Slack asked Professor Stephen Hoadley how much of the move is meaningful, and how much of the move is connected to the Administration’s image in the media.
Over the weekend the US, Uk and France launched an air strike in Syria in response to a suspected chemical weapons attack in the town of Douma.
The attack targeted three facilities that researched, stored and produced chemical weapons. There were no reported casulties but the attack is said to have set the chemical weapons programme back years.
Trump declared it a sucess tweeting "Mission Acomplished" while Theresa May claimed there was "no practical alternative."
Lucy Austin spoke with indeligence and defence analyst Paul Buchanan about the recent event and its consequences.
Australia's favourite thrash-party duo DZ Deathrays are in town for their Bloody Lovely Tour, kicking off tonight at Galatos with support from Wax Chattels. Doors at 8:30pm, be there or be... not there, I guess. But definitely try to be there. Cheers.
Don't let the weather get you down, for Natural Ange is back in town! That's right, Ange ended a well-deserved vacation early just to nurse you sickos back to health. You're welcome.
It's every otaku's wet dream this week. Delaney's back from a swift trip to Japan and ready to make our mouths water with talk of ramen, yakitori, beef katsu, and a little town dedicated to the humble apple pie.
Wellington-based artist Nicole Andrews is in town to celebrate the release of her new album 'A Stranger' so pops up to the studio to play a couple of songs. Cheers NZ On Air Music!!
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