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Neutral Corner: Summit in Singapore

 Neutral Corner: Summit in Singapore Neutral Corner: Summit in Singapore, 19.51 MB
Thu 14 Jun 2018

Neutral Corner examines the meeting between American President Donald Trump and Supreme Leader of North Korea, Kim Jong-Un.

This Day in History: 1982

 This Day in History: 1982 This Day in History: 1982, 19.52 MB
Thu 14 Jun 2018

This Day in History takes us back to 1982, for the surrender of Argintinian troops stationed in the Falkland Islands.

Mission possible: Detox

 Mission possible: Detox Mission possible: Detox, 7.54 MB
Thu 14 Jun 2018

The City Mission will receive $16.7 million in funding from the government to improve and expand their detoxification services. Jemima talked to Auckland City Missioner, Chris Farrelly, about how this funding will be used and why it is so important for Auckland. 

The Wire with Reuben: Wednesday 13 June 2018

 The Wire with Reuben: Wednesday 13 June 2018 The Wire with Reuben: Wednesday 13 June 2018, 100.26 MB
Wed 13 Jun 2018

On Dear Science with AUT’s Allan Blackman we talk abour organic molecules on Mars; a device can produce water out of thin air and Professor Margaret Brimble is First NZ woman to become a fellow of The Royal Society of London. Reuben interviews the chief executive of Amnesty International about possible war crimes committed by the US led coalition on Syria. Darashpreet speaks to Keren Segal about fusion power. Reuben also speaks to the founder of Housing First about the program’s beginnings and its criticisms. Darshpreet also has a report on the US North korea Singapore summit. Lastly, Lucy speaks to RNZ reporter Phil Pennington about combustible building cladding in Auckland.

Auckland Council Clear Grenfell Tower Cladding as Safe

 Auckland Council Clear Grenfell Tower Cladding as Safe Auckland Council Clear Grenfell Tower Cladding as Safe, 14.79 MB
Wed 13 Jun 2018

1 year on from the awful Grenfell Tower fire in London, the Auckland Council have declared that the highly combustible aluminium polyethylene filled cladding is safe for use in Aucklands buildings.

The council have produced a list naming all the buildings with the cladding which include 7 Auckland hospital buildings and Auckland universities OGGB building.

Lucy Austin spoke with RNZ reporter Phil Pennington to find out more. 

Amnesty: US-led coalition may have committed war crimes

 Amnesty: US-led coalition may have committed war crimes in Syria Amnesty: US-led coalition may have committed war crimes in Syria, 5.36 MB
Wed 13 Jun 2018

A report by Amnesty International suggests that the US-led coalition against ISIS may have committed war crimes during the offensive to take back the city of Raqqa in Syria.

Reuben McLaren speaks to Amnesty International NZ Chief Executive Tony Blackett about the report.

Everyday People with Annora

 Everyday People: June 12th 2018 Everyday People: June 12th 2018, 4.4 MB
Tue 12 Jun 2018

This week on everyday people, Leonard asks Annora the five questions.  

International News with Conor: Human Rights In China

 International News with Conor: Human Rights In China International News with Conor: Human Rights In China, 26.26 MB
Tue 12 Jun 2018

29 years after the Tiananmen Square protests resulted in thousands dead, Conor looks at the state of human rights in China today and how New Zealand can reconcile criticising how its biggest trading partner treats its own people

The Tuesday Wire: 12th June

 The Wire with Leonard: June 12th The Wire with Leonard: June 12th , 110.04 MB
Tue 12 Jun 2018

Today on the Wire:
Leonard speaks to Terry Foote about the new electronic busses in Christchurch
Conor goes in depth on China, with the 29th Anniversary of Tiananmen Square protests
Jack does the Green Desk w Shane Jones, the discuss 1 billion trees being planted
Will and Oscar do a report about the Three Strikes Law
Annora graces the Everday People segment

Three Strikes Law: Interview w/ Emily Rakete

 Interview w/ Emily Rakete from People Against Prisons Aotearoa Interview w/ Emily Rakete from People Against Prisons Aotearoa, 25.35 MB
Tue 12 Jun 2018

Oscar Peres speaks to Emily Rakete from People Against Prisons Aotearoa about the pros and cons of the Three Strikes Law and what impact it has on our corrections system and the communities who see high rates of crime