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AA: National fuel price increases by 5 cents

 AA: National fuel price increases by 5 cents AA: National fuel price increases by 5 cents, 6.88 MB
Wed 1 Feb 2017

The AA monitors the fluctuations of the cost of petrol in New Zealand. This month, they say the national cost of petrol has risen 5 cents per litre to $2.08, despite no increase in commodity prices or a drop in the exchange rate. So why might this be, and what are the effects of this? Ximena speaks to the AA PetrolWatch Spokesperson, Mark Stockdale, about the issue. 

The Wire with Ximena: Wednesday February 1, 2017

 The Wire with Ximena: Wednesday February 1, 2017 The Wire with Ximena: Wednesday February 1, 2017, 43.45 MB
Wed 1 Feb 2017

This week on the show, Ximena & her producer Dylan look at rising petrol prices, botched science experiments, a new reward scheme to find the once-thought-extinct South Island Kōkako bird, and more.

Labour and the Greens address the state of the nation

Labour and the Greens address the state of the nation Labour and the Greens address the state of the nation , 7.63 MB
Tue 31 Jan 2017

Last Sunday the Greens and Labour had their first joint state of the nation address in Mt Albert. Both leaders spoke to a pakced hall of party faithful and media. Reporter Sam Smith went along and filed a report on the event.  

Ten years of Māori Television

 Ten years of Māori Television Ten years of Māori Television, 8.38 MB
Tue 31 Jan 2017

Victoria University Associate Professor in media studies Jo Smith has published a new book looking at the history of Maori Television. The Book titled "Maori Television: The First Ten Years" shines a light on the complex dynamics underpinning state-funded Maori media. In the process it all offers five frameworks to help understand Maori Television as an organisation and how it operates within a wider non-Maori context. Reporter Sam Smith spoke to Smith about the book and Maori Television's history. 

Trump erects his first wall at American airports.

Trump erects his first wall at American airports. , 9.18 MB
Tue 31 Jan 2017

President Donald Trump signed in an executive order effectively banning people from seven Muslim-majority countries from entering the U.S. Tuesday Wire Host Mack Smith filed a report on the situation and then spoke to Hazim Arafeh, President of the Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand. 

The Wire with Mack: Tuesday January 31, 2017

 The Wire with Mack: Tuesday January 31, 2017 The Wire with Mack: Tuesday January 31, 2017, 47.88 MB
Tue 31 Jan 2017

Check out the full podcast for this week's Tuesday show, which includes a report on the Labour-Greens State of the Nation address, a look at Trump's new executive order, an interview with the author of a new book on the history of Māori Television, and more. 

Abortion in Aotearoa and abroad

 Abortion in Aotearoa and abroad Abortion in Aotearoa and abroad, 4.31 MB
Fri 27 Jan 2017

This week an Official Informations Act request found that there were 216 women denied abortions in New Zealand in 2014. This week US President Donald Trump also reinstated the global gag rule on abortion. bFM reporter Amanda Robinson speaks to Family Planning National Medical Officer Dr Christine Roke about these issues.

12 executive orders later: Trump's first week

 12 executive orders later: Trump's first week 12 executive orders later: Trump's first week, 3.52 MB
Fri 27 Jan 2017

A brief overview of the 12 executive orders Donald Trump has actioned in the first week of his presidency.

VOYCE - Whakarongo Mai

 VOYCE - Whakarongo Mai VOYCE - Whakarongo Mai, 6.32 MB
Fri 27 Jan 2017

Minister for Children Anne Tolley has welcomed New Zealand’s first independent connection and advocacy service for children and young people in care, which will be called VOYCE – Whakarongo Mai. bFM reporter Mack Smith spoke to Social Services Providers Aotearoa National Manager Brenda Pillott about this service.

Dementia misdiagnosis for Māori

 Dementia misdiagnosis for Māori Dementia misdiagnosis for Māori, 9.64 MB
Fri 27 Jan 2017

Research is currently being conducted prompted by misdiagnosis of dementia in Māori. bFM reporter Hannah Ross speaks to the leader of the study, Clinical Neuropsychologist Dr Margaret Dudley.