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Plastic straws, enemy for who?: July 13, 2018

 Plastic straws, enemy for who?: July 13, 2018 Plastic straws, enemy for who?: July 13, 2018, 14.41 MB
Fri 13 Jul 2018

Single-use plastic straws are steadily getting banned due to their impact on our seas and coastline. But some people, such as those living with disabilities need these straws in their day-to-day life. Angus Coker Grant spoke to Dr. Esther Woodbury from Disabled Persons Assembly about the alternatives and including people with disabilities in the conversation.

 

Can You Have Your Cake and Eat It Too?: July 13,2018

 Can You Have Your Cake and Eat It Too?: July 13,2018 Can You Have Your Cake and Eat It Too?: July 13,2018, 16.74 MB
Fri 13 Jul 2018

Kath's Devine Cakes in Warkworth refused to serve a same sex couple due to their beliefs. Laura Kvigstad conducts a report and brings the subject to the room to discuss with Kelly, Jen and the help of our brilliant bFM listeners. 

The Wire with Kelly: July 13, 2018

 The Wire with Kelly: July 13, 2018 The Wire with Kelly: July 13, 2018, 103.82 MB
Fri 13 Jul 2018

The Wire with Lachlan: July 12, 2018

 The Wire with Lachlan: July 12, 2018 The Wire with Lachlan: July 12, 2018, 123.85 MB
Thu 12 Jul 2018

First up on today’s Wire, Lachlan speaks with Children’s Commissioner Andrew Becroft about the practice of youth being remanded to police cells. Our Wire Worry Week is refugees, and Harry speaks with Manager at the Mangere Refugee Resettlement Center Qemajl Murati, and president of the Refugee Council of New Zealand Dr Arif Saeid on refugees in New Zealand. Andrew Little joins lachlan for their regular chat, this week discussing The Bazley Report into allegations of sexual harassment at Russell McVeagh and the criminal cases review commission. Finally, this day in history returns, looking at the 1967 Newark riots.

 

Lock 'em up - keeping youth in police cells: July 12, 2018

 Lock 'em up - keeping youth in police cells: July 12, 2018 Lock 'em up - keeping youth in police cells: July 12, 2018, 18.85 MB
Thu 12 Jul 2018

The practice of holding youth in police cells while they await their court appearance began as a temporary measure in 1989. However, the practice has continued over the years, worrying legal experts and youth advocates as it breaches New Zealand’s international obligations and children’s human rights. Lachlan spoke with Children’s Commissioner Andrew Becroft about the practice, and why it is so dangerous.

Report: New Zealand Nurses to go on Strike: July 11 2018

 Report: New Zealand Nurses to go on Strike: July 11 2018 Report: New Zealand Nurses to go on Strike: July 11 2018, 5.52 MB
Wed 11 Jul 2018

A report on the New Zealand Nurses Organisation going on strike on Thursday 12th July for 24 hours. This report follows why the nurses are going on strike, covers the pay offers, their plan for patients and what the nurses are demanding from the District Health Board.

Ethiopia and Eritrea sign a historic peace agreement: July 11, 2018

 Ethiopia and Eritrea sign a historic peace agreement: July 11, 2018 Ethiopia and Eritrea sign a historic peace agreement: July 11, 2018, 15.3 MB
Wed 11 Jul 2018

After two decades of never on, never off conflict, neighboring countries Ethiopia and Eritrea have taken a historic step towards long-lasting peace. Initiated by recently appointed Prime Minister of Ethiopia Abiy Ahmed, the peace would bring economic relief and social stability to both sides. 

Our producer Lisa Boudet delves into the roots of the conflict, and what the future holds for both parties. 

The Wire with Will: July 17th 2018

 The Wire with Will: July 17th 2018 The Wire with Will: July 17th 2018, 107.56 MB
Wed 11 Jul 2018

On Dear Science with AUT’s Allan Blackman we talk Buckyballs, Penis pride and scientific journals with no shame.                                                                                                                                                          Darashpreet talks about the nurses strike which takes place tomorrow.   

Lisa does a report on the peace deal between Ethiopia and Eritrea.                     

Lillian Hanly talks about immigration and the myth of the refugee crisis with Jenny Stumer.         

And finally Will does a report on the recent dialogue both international and local surrounding freedom of speech.

Freedom Of Speech w/ Will: July 11, 2018

 Freedom Of Speech w/ Will: July 11, 2018 Freedom Of Speech w/ Will: July 11, 2018, 12.03 MB
Wed 11 Jul 2018

The Wednesday wire crew discuss the recent flaring up of discussions surrounding freedom of speech with the incoming arrival of far right speakers Lauren Southern and Stefan Molyneux.

The myth of the refugee crisis w/ Jenny Stuemer: July 11, 2018

 The myth of the refugee crisis w/ Jenny Stuemer: July 11, 2018 The myth of the refugee crisis w/ Jenny Stuemer: July 11, 2018, 6.73 MB
Wed 11 Jul 2018

News director Lillian Hanly talks to lecturer of media and communications Jenny Stuemer about her research focus- the fortification of borders around the world, and how the word 'crisis' impacts the publics perception of immigration and refugee issues