The Wire with Joel

The Early Care and Education sector is suffering from a lack of funds and teachers. 

Such governmental neglect has already resulted in long childcare waiting lists, high staff turnover, and low morale across the sector. 

Olivia talked to the Executive Officer at ECE Reform and public health specialist of the early care and education sector, Dr Mike Bedford, about this issue and potential solutions. 

AMI has recently released data that tells us about the most collision prone suburbs in the country. Today on the Wire, Beth speaks to Executive General Manager for AMI Claims Wayne Tippet about the areas highest on the list and what we can do to keep safe on the road.

Youth crime has become a hot political topic with some parties promising a tougher attitude if elected. 

However, others believe white-collar crime is just as much of a concern, and that the underlying causes of youth crime should be addressed first.

Dr Ronald Kramer, a Professor of criminology at the University of Auckland is concerned with the debate around youth offending. 

He recently wrote an article for Newsroom warning readers to be wary of letting the vague concept of 'youth justice' saturate the political agenda.

Arno started our interview by asking him what we can expect discussions about youth crime to centre around in the lead up to the election.

Emilia speaks to Green Party Co-leader James Shaw about the emissions trading scheme and National’s recently announced transport plan.

Nicholas speaks to Massey University Professor of Management and Māori Business Jarrod Haar about changes in the number of people considering resigning from their jobs.

Arno speaks to University of Auckland Professor in Criminology Dr Ronals Kramer about the term youth justice in this year's election.

And Professor Auckland University Professor in Psychology Quentin Atkinson about new research into the origins of the English language.