Simon Bridges has just proposed a National Cancer Agency if his party is elected to government, with a dedicated $50M a year to be spent on cancer drugs. With Pharmac increasingly facing criticism for failing to procure effective cancer therapies that are readily available overseas, and with our standards of cancer treament lagging behind other developed countries, Rahul talks to the Breast Cancer Foundation's Adele Gautier about whether National's plan is the answer.
Betty Apple has touched down in Aotearoa, all the way from Taiwan, to play gigs all of the country but lucky for us, she's made some time to pop up to 95bFM Breakfast with Rachel. Betty chats about growing up as a performance artist, political influences on her music, and being an art student. Catch her tonight at the Wine Cellar.
While water is a basic human right, some three billion people face water scarcity and some countries are running out of water. Maria Armoudian explores the realities of water with Barbara Cosens and Rick Hogeboom.
Dr. Tamasailau Suaalii-Sauni from the University of Auckland pops into the studio to talk about her ground-breaking research, with Dr. Robert Webb and Dr. Juan Tauri, the Marsden-funded research focuses on how Māori and Samoan peoples describe their experience of youth justice across three different countries. Dr. Tamasailau and Rachel discuss the disproportionate representation in the justice system and the need for more research in these areas.
It's been a big year for Bailey Wiley with the release of a fantastic self-titled EP, massive tour of the country and a brand new baby! We spoke to her about her nomination for Best Soul/RnB Artist at this year's Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards- whakarongo mai!
Professor Andreas Neef from the Faulty of Arts at the University of Auckland is in the studio and chatting to Rachel and Tess about the dark side of tourism. Talking about some of the negative effects this industry can have on post-colonial, post-warzone, and post-disaster cities. Professor Andreas talks about the relationship between tourism and land grabbing and displacement in developing countries. You can find out more here.
Beastwars have had one massive year, and Nato from the band has popped into studio to chat to us about it. Hot off the back of their fantatstic record 'IV' they've been nominated for Best Group and Best Rock Album at the VNZMAs tomorrow night. Tune in to hear more about the album and their summer shows happening across the country. Obey the Riff!!!
Jenna brings in one of the winners of this years Manbooker Prize, Bernardine Evaristo's Girl, Woman, Other. This novel follows the stories of different women, black and British, chapter by chapter, encompassing history, and telling the stories of their families, friends and lovers, across the country and through the year. Definitely pick this one up, it's a must-read.
Since March 2014, Ukraine has been in the grips of a bloody civil war in the Eastern part of its country. Forces loyal to Kyiv fight forces loyal to Moscow, with international interference a primary feature of this conflict. How has the Trump Administration’s foreign policy complicated ongoing peace efforts in Ukraine? We examine the causes of this conflict.
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