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Human embryo editing proves successful

 Human embryo editing proves successful Human embryo editing proves successful, 12.67 MB
Thu 3 Aug 2017

Crispr is a gene editing technology that is revolutionising science at an incredibly fast pace.

Some of its most exciting applications are the ability to tweak genes of eggs, sperm or embryos to alter human life - cosmetically, or more importantly to eradicate disease causing genetic mutations that parents can pass on, such as cystic fibrosis, breast or ovarian cancer.. A group of US Scientists at the Oregon Health and Science University have published a report where CRISPR has been used to correct a genetic mutation linked to a heart disorder called hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in human embryos. This understandably has a huge range of implications and raises a number of questions of ethics and law. Harry spoke with Dr Jeanne Snelling, research fellow in bioethics and health Law at the University of Otago, on these potential implications and just whether this kind of procedure would succeed or at all be possible in New Zealand.

 

Suicide awareness site is launched in the wake of NZ mental health crisis

 Suicide awareness site is launched in the wake of NZ mental health crisis Suicide awareness site is launched in the wake of NZ mental health crisis, 14.35 MB
Thu 3 Aug 2017

Harry talks to the Mental Health Foundation's chief executive Shaun Robinson on the launch of their new website aiming to bring awareness and assistance to those affected by suicide bereavement.

The Wire with Harry: Thursday August 3rd, 2017

 The Wire with Harry: Thursday August 3rd, 2017 The Wire with Harry: Thursday August 3rd, 2017, 99.38 MB
Thu 3 Aug 2017

This Thursday Harry Speaks to Dr Jeanne Snelling, research fellow in bioethics and health Law at the University of Otago on a recent US study in which scientists used CRISPR a genetic modification tool to edit human embryos, removing mutations linked to heart conditions. Harry also speaks with newly appointed Labour Deputy Leader Kelvin Davis on Labour’s new direction. We have Eva Sherwood, Oracle Account Executive and NZTech Board person on NZ tech’s campaign to bring more women into the tech industry. Ben Speaks to Senior Economist at NZIER, Christina Leung on traffic congestion. Ben also speaks with the CEO of Hāpai Te Hauora, Lance Norman on 'synthetic cannabis'. And Harry speaks to the Mental Health Foundation’s chief executive Shaun Robinson on the launch of their new website to bring awareness and assistance to those affected by suicide bereavement.

Jacinda’s Labour plans shouldn’t be about her labour plans

 Jacinda’s Labour plans shouldn’t be about her labour plans Jacinda’s Labour plans shouldn’t be about her labour plans, 13.99 MB
Wed 2 Aug 2017

It's been a little over 24 hours since it was announced that Jacinda Ardern is the new Labour Party leader, but already she's faced multiple instances of questions from media personalities that have focused around whether she plans on having children. She's hit back saying that it's completely inappropriate to ask such questions in 2017. Ximena speaks to Katherine Ravenswood from AUT’s Gender & Diversity Research Group about the gendered question line and how prevalent it is in women’s experiences in the workplace.

The big consequences of big data

The big consequences of big data The big consequences of big data , 17.37 MB
Wed 2 Aug 2017

Big data is becoming increasingly more prevalent and contentious in contemporary society - almost anybody can access mass analytics and information data about almost anything put on the internet (if they know where to look). A panel event tomorrow night at AUT is taking a critical look at this phenomenon, intending to discuss the impacts that big data can have on policy making and businesses in the coming years. Producer Will spoke to panel host Rod Oram ahead of tomorrow night.

‘I Know What You Did Last Summer: Risks/Opportunities of Big Data’ takes place at 5:30pm on the 3rd of August at AUT’s Sir Paul Reeves Building. Admission is free.

The Wire with Ximena: Wednesday August 2, 2017

 The Wire with Ximena: Wednesday August 2, 2017 The Wire with Ximena: Wednesday August 2, 2017, 106.63 MB
Wed 2 Aug 2017

This week on the show, Ximena, Will & Reuben take a look at the risks and opportunities of big data, as well unpack the questionable media coverage around whether Labour’s new leader plans to have babies anytime soon. AUT’s Allan Blackman comes up to the studio for Dear Science to talk about weed, chlorine and slug goo, and NZ First’s Tracey Martin talks to Ximena about the problems with the government’s plan to scrap the school decile system.

The Wire with India: Tuesday 1st August 2017

 The Wire with India: Tuesday 1st August 2017 The Wire with India: Tuesday 1st August 2017, 73.03 MB
Tue 1 Aug 2017

Political commentator David Slack and Māori Party co-leader Marama Fox join us to talk about Jacinda Ardern taking over from Andrew Little as Labour's leader so close to the election.

We also speak to NZEI and Education Minister Nikki Kaye about the move to get rid of the school decile system. Environmental Choice explains what 'greenwashing' is, and finally, the leader of a campaign asking politicians whether they'll commit to welcoming 500 additional refugees, Tracey Barnett, joins us to chat about the initiative.

Four ex-PMs join #500Now refugee campaign

 Four ex-PMs join #500Now refugee campaign Four ex-PMs join #500Now refugee campaign, 10.07 MB
Tue 1 Aug 2017

Columnist Tracey Barnett is at the helm of a new initiative called Welcome 500 Now, which sees voters ask politicians whether they will commit to the immediate step of taking 500 more refugees if they are elected into office. India Essuah spoke to Tracey about the former Prime Ministers who have joined the campaign and what she hopes it will achieve before the election.

Govt scraps school decile system

Govt scraps school decile system Govt scraps school decile system , 14.02 MB
Tue 1 Aug 2017

The New Zealand Educational Institute says the government’s decision to replace the decile system with targeted funding is only "shifting the deckchairs on the Titanic".

Education Minister Nikki Kaye made the announcement yesterday, which will push funding towards “at risk” children, beginning in 2019 or 2020.

Reporter Mack Smith spoke to NZEI President Lynda Stuart, who says unless schools receive a huge funding boost, the removal of the decile system won’t fix the problems facing the education sector:

Mack then spoke with Education Minister Nikki Kaye about changing the system and NZEI's concerns.

David Slack on Labour: 'We're not in familiar times anymore'

 David Slack on Labour: 'We're not in familiar times anymore' David Slack on Labour: 'We're not in familiar times anymore', 12.92 MB
Tue 1 Aug 2017

Political commentator David Slack joins India in studio to survey the scene as Andrew Little stepping down as Labour leader and Jacinda Ardern being voted in to replace him. He says it might be a chance to tap into a base of young people who don't usually vote, although they'll have to move quicky to shift the focus back to policy.