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Chelsea Manning granted commutation

 Chelsea Manning granted commutation Chelsea Manning granted commutation, 3.53 MB
Thu 19 Jan 2017


Obama reduced the sentence of Wikileaks source Chelsea Manning 29 years before she was due to be released. In 2010, Manning released a trove of documents to Wikileaks. Most people convicted of leaking have received sentences of between one and three years. bFM reporter Amanda Robinson speaks to Margaret Taylor from Amnesty International about the historic move.

Report: Are Kiwi activists being surveilled?

Report: Are Kiwi activists being surveilled? Report: Are Kiwi activists being surveilled? , 13.37 MB
Thu 19 Jan 2017

Suzie Dawson is a Kiwi activist and journalist who is currently seeking asylum in Russia. She alleges she’s been spied on, harassed and threatened by police and intelligence services while in New Zealand and has been forced to flee. bFM reporter Mack Smith speaks with Susie about her asylum and surveillance in New Zealand.

Conversations about refugees in election year

 Conversations about refugees in election year Conversations about refugees in election year, 6.26 MB
Thu 19 Jan 2017

Election year means issues like immigration will be brought to the political forefront, but how does this affect refugees? bFM reporter Mack Smith speaks to the man behind the ‘Double the Quota’ campaign, Murdoch Stephens, on what this might mean for those seeking refuge in New Zealand.

The film being made about a figure skater determined to make history

 The film being made about a figure skater determined to make history The film being made about a figure skater determined to make history, 5.48 MB
Thu 19 Jan 2017

Zahra Lari is a competitive figure skater from the United Arab Emirates who has represented her country in numerous international competitions. The 21-year-old from Abu Dhabi now has her heart set on a bigger dream - the 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea. Niamh Peren, a Kiwi film maker has just been granted permission to make a film on Lari. bFM reporter Pearl Little spoke to Niamh about her upcoming documentary.

 

Support Niamh here: https://givealittle.co.nz/project/niamhperen-documentary

 

The Wire with Pearl Little: Thursday January 19, 2016

 The Wire with Pearl Little: Thursday January 19, 2016 The Wire with Pearl Little: Thursday January 19, 2016, 44.53 MB
Thu 19 Jan 2017

Check out the full show from Thursday 18th January, where Pearl & Mack take a look at surveillance, figure skating in the UAE, conversations about refugees in an election year and more.

New Zealand's homeless youth crisis

 New Zealand's homeless youth crisis New Zealand's homeless youth crisis, 7.57 MB
Wed 18 Jan 2017

It’s estimated that more than half of New Zealand’s 41 thousand homeless are aged under 25. Tonight a documentary about why this is a problem & how it urgently needs to be addressed will be screening for free at AUT, with a panel of academics & people on the frontline tackling the issue to discuss the issue afterwards. Ahead of this event tonight, Ximena speaks to panel member and housing spokesperson for the Child Poverty Action Group, Alan Johnson, about the controversial issue.

New Zealand's first aspiring refugee MP

 New Zealand's first aspiring refugee MP New Zealand's first aspiring refugee MP, 5.69 MB
Wed 18 Jan 2017

Yesterday Golriz Ghahraman announced that she is joining the Green Party and hopes to become NZ’s first refugee MP. Ghahraman currently works as a human rights lawyer in the High Court, where she represents family members caring for their disabled relatives. Olivia Mortimer-Eade speaks with Golriz about her future in politics.

Researcher makes spinal injury breakthrough

 Researcher makes spinal injury breakthrough Researcher makes spinal injury breakthrough, 6.1 MB
Wed 18 Jan 2017

Spinal cord injuries are common in New Zealand, and 40% are a result motor vehicle accidents. They often have a major impact over the lives of those injured, which is why effective treatment is being sought by the international science community. A budding researcher at the forefront of this field from the University of Auckland, Jarred Griffin, is doing some interesting research into how gene therapy might treat such injuries. Ximena speaks to him about his findings.

Report: Low-key investigation into government arts funding

 Report: Low-key investigation into government arts funding Report: Low-key investigation into government arts funding, 12.03 MB
Wed 18 Jan 2017

Recently, there's been a prevelent rhetoric about the government's lack of support for the arts and creative industries. Producer Olivia Mortimer-Eade explored this topic and reports on the issue.

The Wire with Ximena: Wednesday January 18, 2017

 The Wire with Ximena: Wednesday January 18, 2017 The Wire with Ximena: Wednesday January 18, 2017, 103.36 MB
Wed 18 Jan 2017

Check out the full show from Wednesday 18th January, where Ximena & Olivia take a look at youth homelessness, eco-friendly bullets, arts funding and more.