The Wire with Joel

James Tapp reports on the National Party's new border plan.

Justin spoke to Finance Minister Grant Robertson on the election delay, border testing, wage subisidy extension, and his charity Monopoly game with National's Paul Goldsmith.

James also talked to Watercare CEO Raveem Jaduram about Auckland's current water situation.

Justin caught up with Zoe Kounadais on Neighbourhood Watch on a coronavirus vaccine, the federal government rejected claims from Torres Strait Islanders, and a study into diversity in TV newsreaders.

International Desk gives a profile on Belarusian President Aleksander Lukashenko.

Zoe from Radio Adelaide caught up with Justin and talked about the federal government asking the UN to dismiss Torres Strait Islanders’ claim that climate change affects their human rights, a report showing diversity is lacking on Australian TV newsreaders, and Prime Minister Scott Morrison backtracking on comments about making a coronavirus vaccine mandatory for all Australians.

With Auckland continuing to have dry spells even in winter, it is becoming increasingly concerning what the summer may look like in terms of water use. With the amount of rain we receive out of anyone's control, more systems and being needed for water collection and treatment. While restrictions have been easier during the winter, there are concerns behavior will change in summer. To understand more about what the future for Auckland could look like, producer James Tapp talks to Watercare CEO, Raveen Jaduram, and starts off by asking how Auckland's water levels have been looking lately.

Felix Walton reports on the government's decision to allow some schools to bring NCEA Level 2 and 3 students back to school.

James Tapp talks to two students at Epsom Girls Grammar about their thoughts on the decision.

CORRECTION: Amelia and Ella's names were reversed by mistake.