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Hit & Run inquiry ruled out

Hit & Run inquiry ruled out Hit & Run inquiry ruled out , 6.41 MB
Tue 4 Apr 2017

Yesterday Prime Minister Bill English announced that there will be no Government inquiry into the allegations made in Nicky Hager and John Stephenson’s book “Hit & Run”. The book alleges possible war crimes were committed by New Zealand troops in Afghanistan in 2010 and called for an inquiry into the SAS raids. Bill English, however, says there is no basis for launching an inquiry following a detailed briefing from the defence force. English says what the defence force have outlined publicly are facts, and that there is no evidence they are covering up evidence around the 2010 operation. He added the allegations in the book are flawed and labeled “Hit & Run” a widely inaccurate piece of journalism. Inquiries are still taking place around allegations of New Zealand forces beating and transferring a prisoner into potential torture. Reporter Sam Smith spoke to Hager about the announcement. 

The battle for the rock!

The battle for the rock! The battle for the rock! , 6.18 MB
Tue 4 Apr 2017

A spat is brewing between the UK and Spain over the future of Gibraltar in the wake of Brexit. Reporter Sam Smith looks at what Brexit means for the British territory. 

Confusion over Tokelau's helicopters

 Tokelau's dose of fake news Tokelau's dose of fake news, 13.11 MB
Tue 4 Apr 2017

As the helicopter debacle continues in Tokelau it's been revealed some claims made earlier this year by the media and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs were baseless. Mack speaks to Labour's Pacific Affairs spokesperson Aupito William Sio about the developments. 

Are climate workshops useless? A look at ocean acidification in the Pacific.

Are climate workshops useless? A look at ocean acidification in the Pacific. , 13.91 MB
Tue 4 Apr 2017

Mack speaks with Professor Abby Smith from Otago University about the need to counter ocean acidification and the merit of workshops. 

The Wire with Mack: Tuesday April 4, 2017

 The Wire with Mack: Tuesday April 4, 2017 The Wire with Mack: Tuesday April 4, 2017, 100.49 MB
Tue 4 Apr 2017

Check out the full podcast for this week's Tuesday show, where we look at the latest happenings in Tokelau and the wider Pacific, talk to Nicky Hager about Hit & Run and Marama Fox about Te Ture Whenua bill, and much more. 

Light rail to the airport: Too little, too late?

 Light rail to the airport: Too little, too late? Light rail to the airport: Too little, too late?, 13.55 MB
Mon 3 Apr 2017

Following years of negotiations, Auckland may be getting a rail line to the airport. However, the transition period is expected to take 30 years, which has drawn criticism from a range of sources. Bfm producer Ben speaks to co-ordinator of the Public Transport Users Association, Jon Reeves.

Record investment in the Auckland housing market

 Record investment in the Auckland housing market Record investment in the Auckland housing market, 8.65 MB
Mon 3 Apr 2017

New data from property analysts CoreLogic found record levels of investment in Auckland's property market for the first quarter of 2017. 44 percent of houses sold went to investors, with just 19 percent going to first-home buyers. Bfm producer Ben speaks to CoreLogic's Senior Research Analyst Nick Goodall.

NZ's public health system

NZ's public health system NZ's public health system , 280.61 KB
Mon 3 Apr 2017

The Spinoff today published a piece about New Zealand’s current public health system and how it could be improved. bFM Monday Wire host Amanda Jane Robinson speaks to writer Haimona Gray about the piece.

Dolphin-safe fishing to save Māui

 Dolphin-safe fishing to save Māui Dolphin-safe fishing to save Māui, 2.98 MB
Mon 3 Apr 2017

​A new WWF report estimates that transitioning to dolphin-safe fishing in the habitat of New Zealand’s critically endangered Māui dolphin could be done for as little as $26 million dollars. 95bFM Monday Wire host Amanda Jane Robinson speaks to WWF campaigner David Tom about the report.

The Wire with Amanda: Monday 3rd April 2017

 The Wire with Amanda: Monday 3rd April 2017 The Wire with Amanda: Monday 3rd April 2017, 99.36 MB
Mon 3 Apr 2017

This week Amanda and Ben talk to Jon Reeves from the Public Transport Users Association about a planned light rail line to the airport. They talk with Nick Goodall from CoreLogic about new data on the Auckland housing market. They also talk to Haimona Gray about his piece for The Spinoff about New Zealand’s current public health system and how to improve it. They speak with AUT Pacific Media Centre’s Kendall Hutt for Pacific news segment, Southern Cross. They also have a chat with WWF campaigner David Tom talking about a new report regarding Maui dolphins.