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Nasa Releases Images from the James Webb Space Telescope w/ Richard Easther: July 14, 2022

 Nasa Releases Images from the James Webb Space Telescope w/ Richard Easther: July 14, 2022 Nasa Releases Images from the James Webb Space Telescope w/ Richard Easther: July 14, 2022, 8.3 MB
Thu 14 Jul 2022

Earlier this week, Nasa unveiled a series of images taken from the James Webb Space Telescope. Launched on Christmas Day last year, the telescope is the largest optical telescope in space, and its greatly improved infrared resolution and sensitivity allows it to view objects too old, distant, or faint for the Hubble Space Telescope.

To get the reaction of astronomers and scientists to these images, Emilia spoke to Professor Richard Easther from the Department of Physics at the University of Auckland

 

The Social Determinants of Gangs w/ Harry Tam

 The Social Determinants of Gangs w/ Harry Tam The Social Determinants of Gangs w/ Harry Tam, 26.8 MB
Wed 13 Jul 2022

Harry Tam has worked with marginalised communities, particularly gangs, in New Zealand for 40 years. Last week, Alex and Harry discussed the social determinants of these groups.

 

The Wire w/ Stella: July 13

 The Wire w/ Stella: July 13 The Wire w/ Stella: July 13, 125.59 MB
Wed 13 Jul 2022

Welcome back to another Wednesday Wire, with Stella.

Aneeka talks to Cameron Adams on Eurovision.

This week, Alex speaks to Harry Tam about the social determinants of gangs.

Alex has his weekly catch-up with the ACT party, today speaking with David Seymour.

Stella talks to Dr Niki Harré, an environmental psychologist from the University of Auckland, about changing attitudes to living on land greatly affected by climate change.

Finally, Stella speaks to Geoffrey Miller, a geopolitical analyst from The Democracy Project, about the Pacific Island Forum Leaders Meeting 2022.

The Pacific Leaders Forum w/ Geoffrey Miller

 The Pacific Leaders Forum w/ Geoffrey Miller The Pacific Leaders Forum w/ Geoffrey Miller, 20.88 MB
Wed 13 Jul 2022

The Pacific Leaders Forum is currently covering multiple issues, and many rifts in diplomacy have already shaken the event. Stella spoke to Geoffrey Miller, a geopolitical analyst at The Democracy Project, about the main points.

National's Dr Shane Reti: July 12, 2022

 National's Dr. Shane Reti: July 12, 2022 Shane Reti: July 12, 2022, 13.36 MB
Tue 12 Jul 2022

This week, Aneeka and Shane discussed the Pacific Island Forum and Covid-19.

The Aftermath of Shinzo Abe's Assassination w/ Paul Clark: July 12, 2022

 The Aftermath of Shinzo Abe's Assassination w/ Paul Clark: July 12, 2022 The Aftermath of Shinzo Abe's Assassination w/ Paul Clark: July 12, 2022, 23.64 MB
Tue 12 Jul 2022

Over the weekend the world was shocked by the assassination of former Japanese President Shinzo Abe.  

Abe was a significant part of Japan's government, even after he resigned as president, and was a major player in politics in the Asian region.  

Jack Horsnell spoke to Professor Paul Clark, from the Asian Studies department at the University of Auckland about the aftermath of this tragedy.

 

Kiribati's Exit from the Pacific Forum w/ Robert Patman: July 12, 2022

Kiribati's Exit from the Pacific Forum w/ Robert Patman: July 12, 2022 Kiribati's Exit from the Pacific Forum w/ Robert Patman: July 12, 2022 , 13.4 MB
Tue 12 Jul 2022

On the eve of the pacific forum conference in Suva, the Micronesian island nation of Kiribati announced that it will be pulling out of the inter-governmental organisation. 

This led to the current members entering into a crisis mode to get them to re-join the pact. 

Jack Horsnell spoke to Professor Robert Patman from the University of Otago about the effects of this decision.

Soilsafe Aotearoa w/ Emma Sharp: July 11, 2022

Soilsafe Aotearoa w/ Emma Sharp: July 11, 2022 Soilsafe Aotearoa w/ Emma Sharp: July 11, 2022 , 19.09 MB
Mon 11 Jul 2022

What's hiding in your soil? This week Stella and Isla work through a written interview with Dr Emma Sharp about the work of Soilsafe Aoteroa. Chatting metal contaminants and citizen science.

The Wire w/ Joe: July 11, 2022

 The Wire w/ Joe: July 11, 2022 The Wire w/ Joe: July 11, 2022, 106.49 MB
Mon 11 Jul 2022

On The Wire for Rāhina Monday!

Joe speaks to Kurt Krause, a Professor of Biochemistry at the University of Otago, about NZ’s first case of Monkeypox. He also speaks to Max Rashbrooke, a Research Associate for the Institute for Governance and Policy Studies at Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington, about political donation regulation and the motivation behind it.

Trishil speaks to Professor David Menkes, Consumer NZ Research and Test Writer Belinda Castles, Health Minister Andrew Little, Royal NZ College of GPs Medical Director Dr Bryan Betty, and National Health Spokesperson Dr Shane Reti about Pharmaceutical Advertising in New Zealand, and whether the practise should be banned.

And for this weeks Tomorrow’s World, Isla and Stella spoke to Dr Emma Sharp from the University of Auckland about her projects with Soilsafe Aotearoa.

That's us for the Monday Wire!

Direct To Consumer Pharmaceutical Ads w/ Professor David Menkes: July 11, 2022

 Direct To Consumer Pharmaceutical Ads w/ Professor David Menkes: July 11, 2022 Direct To Consumer Pharmaceutical Ads w/ Professor David Menkes: July 11, 2022, 26.37 MB
Mon 11 Jul 2022

New Zealand and the United States are the only two countries in the world that allow pharmaceutical companies to advertise their products directly to consumers.

It always perplexed me to see such advertising growing up. Like I understand, on one hand, informing the public on options to access remedies for their pain is important, but is it being communicated in the best way, especially considering that other nations don’t follow this approach. 

This interview with University of Auckland Pathophysiology Professor David Menkes is part of a larger story on Direct To Consumer Pharmaceutical Advertising in New Zealand