We speak to politics expert Dr Bryce Edwards about the National Party leadership contest, as well as one of the candidates, MP Amy Adams. There's also Justice Minister Andrew Little and Child Poverty Action Group economist Susan St John. Finally we have This Day in History, which takes us back to 1989.
Justice Minister Andrew Little talks with Lachlan about legal aid and a recent surge in the polls for the Labour party, as well as Jackie Edmond from Family Planning NZ about abortion law reform. Jemima talks to AUT senior lecturer Lexie Matheson about Pride, the police, and whether attitudes are changing, while Leah has an interview with Alison Eddy from the New Zealand College of Midwives, about a shortage in the sector. Finally there's This Day in History, which takes us back to 1986 and a revolution in the Philippines.
On Dear Science with AUT’s Allan Blackman we talk about Stephen Hawking, platypus milk, and "unlearning".
We have a story about a Ngā Tapuwae haka that went viral on the internet toward the end of last year about the way the students felt about the misrepresentation of south auckland, Lillian Hanly spoke with Hamuera Kotuku Maika who composed it.
Wire Worry Week is back and we’re looking into how the government wants us to be Smokefree by 2025. Lisa Boudet has looked into anti-smoking campaigns and whether they are efficient and Leah Garcia-Purves looks at the cost of quitting.
On today's Wire Lachlan speaks with Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier about mental health in prisons. Producer Jemima discusses national's new leadership team with Associate Professor Grant Duncan. Andrew Little joins us for our regular, talking about Rangatahi courts, justice reform, and changes to the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act. Finally Ben brings us this day in history on the death of Stalin in 1953.
On this week's Wire, Jemima discusses the media focus on sexual violence with HELP’s Executive Director Kathryn McPhillips. Then Ben brings us an all new segment on the alleged poisoning of a former Russian spy. Andrew Little joins Lachlan for their weekly chat where they discuss the Ngati Rangi settlement and how sexual violence is treated in the criminal justice system. Then professor Chris WIlkins Joins Lachlan to discuss the availability of meth in Aotearoa. Finally, Ben brings us this day in history on the beginning of the Syrian civil war in 2011.
First up on today's Wire, Jemima discusses changes to the Privacy Act and facebook with Privacy Commissioner John Edwards. Neutral Corner returns where Ben looks at US imposing tariffs. Dr Liam Martin from Victoria University discusses double bunking and prisons in Aotearoa with Lachlan. Andrew Little joins us for our weekly chat where we discuss changes to the Cirmes Act, double bunking, and the expungement of convictions for historic homosexual offences. Finally, this day in history looks at the withdrawal of US troops from Vietnam in 1973.
Been fiending a good dosa lately? How about a lassi, or upma, or just a strong masala chai? Look no further, for Sammy and Gemma have got you covered. Hoon down to Grey Lynn this Satuday morning for a South Indian breakfast experience like no other, specially catered just for you, by the lovely folk of Satya and Plant Magic. All thanks to a neat little programme called Satellites. Choice.
On today's Wire, Lachlan speaks with Professor Claudia Geiringer about the electoral integrity amendment bill. Neutral corner returns where Ben takes us through the reaction to Korean armistice talks. Jemima speak with Miles Ferris, President of Te Akatea, the Māori principals’ association about biases against Māori in the education system. Andrew Little joins Lachlan for their regular chat where they discuss his recent visit with Ngāti Maru and the visit by Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s. Finally, this day is history looks at police violence during the Birmingham Alabama marches in 1963.
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