Justin spoke to Health Minister Andrew Little about how ICU could cope with a Covid-19 surge, the grace period that exempts medicinal cannabis products from new safety standards ending, and the End of Life Choice Act, which could come into force on November 7.
International Desk reports on the latest cross-strait relations between Taiwan and China, after a record number of Chinese fighter planes entered Taiwan's air defence zone. Justin spoke to Canterbury University's Professor Alex Tan on what the latest developments mean for the region.
Noah speaks to Christopher Luxon about local government; Professor Gaven Martin about math in NZ schools; and Emeritus Professor Warren Tate about 'Long Covid' and chronic fatigue.
Ilena speaks to outgoing Childrens' Commissioner Andrew Becroft about the youth justice system, and Auckland Councillor Pippa Coom about tomorrow's Super Saturday vaccine event.
Justin spoke to Health Minister Andrew Little on low Māori vaccination rates at Taranaki and Tairāwhiti, dedicated MIQ spots for health workers, and his thoughts on National's reopening plan.
This week Stella and Isla tell each other their favourite instances of a good old fashioned pivot in the lab. They discuss the invention of Viagra, sticky notes, slinkies and more, all discovered through open-minded approaches to what may be perceived initially as failed experiments.
Justin spoke to Health Minister Andrew Little on festival drug testing, the health reforms bill, and public consultations opening for the repeal and replace of the Mental Health Act.
Noah speaks to Local Government Ministerm Nanaia Mahuta, National's Spokesperson for Local Government, Christopher Luxon, and Green Party Spokesperson for Conservation, Eugenie Sage, about Three Waters management.
Ilena speaks to Paris Marx about Facebook's new 'metaverse', and Councillor Pippa Coom about light rail and libraries.
A new report has looked at how climate change issues affect the mental health of New Zealanders. Looking at the wellbeing of Kiwis over a year has shown the detrimental affect of climate change and how it can cause anxiety. Noah Ferguson-Dudding spoke to the author of the report, Sarah McBride from Victoria University of Wellington about her findings.
Noah speaks to Christopher Luxon about National's plan to scrap MIQ facilities, Labour MP Helen White about a vaccination drive at TAPAC and Sarah McBride about climate change anxiety.
Ilena speaks about women's rights in prison with Sauonamaali'i Dr Karanina Sumeo, and Auckland Transport's parking strategy review with Councillor Shane Henderson.
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