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Vaping - does it actually help with quitting smoking?: Septmeber 16, 2019

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Mon 16 Sep 2019

Vaping is on the rise, with many people turning to them to help quit smoking cigarettes. While many still contain nicotine, they do not contain many of the harmful chemicals found in cigarettes that can often lead to death. A New Zealand study has found that those who use nicotine e-cigarettes in conjunction with other nicotine supplements such as patches have a higher chance of quitting than those who don’t. Lachlan spoke with the study’s lead researcher Dr Natalie Walker about the results.

 

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Interview with Andreas Harsono, part two: September 16, 2019

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Mon 16 Sep 2019

Sherry spoke to Human Rights watch reporter for Indonesia Andreas Harsono on the rise of political islam. Theyalso speak on discrimination between minority religions, LGBTQ community, the ethnic Chinese and the 2019 Indonesian elections, one of the largest democratic processes.

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The Wire with Jemima: September 16, 2019

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Mon 16 Sep 2019

This week on the Monday Wire, Sherry interviews Cotton On workers on strike over the living wage in Auckland. Jemima speaks to Green Party co-leader James Shaw about the government's progress on the climate crisis and compulsory Aotearoa history in schools. Southern Cross is back with the latest in Pacific news. Lachlan talks to Dr Natalie Walker about vaping as a way to quit smoking. Finally, Sherry speaks to Human Rights Watch reporter Andreas Harsono about the rise of political Islam in Indonesia. 

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The Big Q: Is Google Dangerous? September 16, 2019

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Mon 16 Sep 2019

How has internet titan Google changed our knowledge, our politics, and our lives over the last two decades? Siva Vaidhyanathan, media studies professor at the University of Virginia and author of “The Googlization of Everything — and Why We Should Worry”, argues that Google affects the information we gather, jeopardises our personal privacy, and hinders public projects. Vaidhyanathan spoke to Maria Armoudian about the impact of Google.

The Big Q website: www.thebigq.org 

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Te Wiki o te Reo Māori: 13th September, 2019

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Fri 13 Sep 2019

With 2019's Te Wiki o te Reo Māori (Māori Language Week) coming to a close, we look at the historical context in which it was first celebrated.

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The National Party with Denise Lee: 13th of September, 2019

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Fri 13 Sep 2019
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The Wire with Laura: 13th of September, 2019

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Fri 13 Sep 2019
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Finally fossil free: 13th September, 2019

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Fri 13 Sep 2019

With the announcement that the University of Auckland will divest from fossil fuels, producer Bronnie Wilde speaks to Isaac Ottley from Fossil Free UoA.

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The Impact of T*rf Talk with Ahi Wi-Hongi: 13th of September, 2019

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Fri 13 Sep 2019
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Education Reform in New Zealand: September 12, 2019

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Thu 12 Sep 2019

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Education Minister Chris Hipkins announced plans to make the teaching of New Zealand history compulsory in schools this morning. Ardern says this will "reset a national framework so all learners and ākonga are aware of key aspects of New Zealand history and how they have influenced and shaped the nation.” 

Deb spoke to Education Minister Chris Hipkins about the planned changes, who started by explaining how New Zealand history is currently approached in schools.