The world is as dangerous as it has ever been for journalists, and war correspondents especially. Kidnapping, murder, and torture are the risks facing those trying to get us the information from the front line. How hard is it being a war correspondent? And what are the issues that face the reporters who put their lives on the line to get the story?
In this panel discussion, Maria Armoudian speaks with Carol Williams, Terry McCarthy, Claudia Nunez, and Mark LeVine about life reporting from the dangerzone.
Amanda and Te Karuoterangi from Ngā tauira ki Ihumātao - Students with Ihumātao are in studio this morning to talk about the Hui happening this afternoon at Waipapa Marae. Pania Newton, one of the founding members of SOUL, the mana whenua group protecting the whenua at Ihumātao, will be speaking and there will be a panel discussion following. Nau mai, haere mai!
JustSpeak Director, Tania Sawicki Mead, pops into the studio to talk about the Kōrero Pono Exhibition in Tāmaki tonight. Rachel and Tania chat about restorative justice and whether our current justice system is actually working or not. Head along to the exhibition over the next two weeks and the panel discussion tonight to hear more.
Old mate Steve Newall is in the studio this morning to talk about the Fraud Film Festival which is happening this week. Covering everything from art fraud to the Panama Papers, and with panel discussions to follow each film, there's plenty of drama and debauchery for everyone!
As Pride month is fast approaching, we've got Tom Sainsbury back in the studio chatting about Auckland Museum and Auckland Pride's panel discussion, Uenuku - Pride at Auckland Museum, with Louisa Wall, Welby Ings, and Ngahuia Te Awekotuku. Tom talks to Rachel about what we can look forward to in the discussion and why it's important to have these conversations. Get your tickets here.
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.
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