The Wire with Joel

A recent study has shown that the majority of women think they need to "take a break" from oral contraceptive pills every couple of years. But there is actually no biological evidence for "giving your body a break" from the contraceptive pill. So how do myths about contraception come about? Olivia Holdsworth spoke to Family Planning’s nurse advisor Laura Ingram about this issue and started by asking what are the side effects of the pill?

84 million Nigerians are expected to vote for a new president and representatives on February 16th. 

Who are the candidates? What are the key issues of the vote? 

Our International segment producer Lisa Boudet reports. 

The Our March pride event happened over the weekend, along with other events throughout Tāmaki Makaurau over the week. Much commentary from mainstream media was questioning the event in the wake of a number of corporate sponsors pulling out following the Auckland Pride Boards decision to ban police uniforms. Phylesha Brown-Acton is a board member to the Auckland Pride Festival Inc. Society Organisation. Lillian Hanly spoke with Phylesha to find out more about Our March, the history of the pride events and what Pride could look like in the future.

Three Wellington high schools have introduced a police course for year thirteen students. The course takes a full year and worth 25 level three NCEA credits. It has faced criticism from some groups as a cynical attempt to clean up their image and find new recruits, while others see it as a way to engage with marginalised communities in a better way. Lachlan spoke with Acting Senior Sergeant Chris Kerekere about the course.