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Causes of the Tongan Tsunami w/ Dr Emily Lane: Jan 17, 2022

Causes of the Tongan Tsunami w/ Dr Emily Lane: Jan 17, 2022 Causes of the Tongan Tsunami w/ Dr Emily Lane: Jan 17, 2022, 19.84 MB
Mon 17 Jan 2022

On Sunday, a tsunami devastated the Tongan islands after the eruption of a large underwater volcano. Currently, there is little contact with the islands and specific information as to how the tsunami was caused is unknown. 

Louis spoke with NIWA's Dr Emily Lane about the tsunamis causes, how much researchers know at the moment, and what will happen as they try to get more information in the coming weeks.

Shark presence w/ Clinton Duffy: January 17 2022.mp3

Shark presence w/ Clinton Duffy: January 17, 2022 Shark presence w/ Clinton Duffy: January 17, 2022, 12.81 MB
Mon 17 Jan 2022

Every Summer sharks return inland for feeding and to nurse their young. As shark presence increases, sightings and fear rises, but during these times the public must remain respectful to sharks. Department of Conservation's Clinton Duffy spoke with Charlie about shark activity, and how the public can help preserve the life of sharks on New Zealand's coasts.

Safe Swimming w/ Chris Emmett: January 17, 2022

Safe Swimming w/ Chris Emmett: January 17, 2022 Safe Swimming w/ Chris Emmett: January 17, 2022, 10.98 MB
Mon 17 Jan 2022

New Zealand's fatal drownings over the summer period has increased, with 15 preventable fatal drownings already occuring in the first two and a half weeks of 2022. Chris Emmett, Surf Life Saving NZ's National Club and Volunteer Development Manager discussed with Charlie why there is an increase in these fatalites this year, and what you can do to stay safe this summer.

Free EpiPen Campaign w/ Mark Dixon: February 10, 2022

Free EpiPen Campaign w/ Mark Dixon: February 10, 2022 Free EpiPen Campaign w/ Mark Dixon: February 10, 2022, 22.25 MB
Mon 10 Jan 2022

Recently, Allergy New Zealand and Pub Charity announced the relaunch of their Free EpiPen Campaign, FundaPen. Joe speaks to Mark Dixon, the Chief Executive of Allergy New Zealand, about the campaign.

The Wire With Jessica: December 17, 2021

The Wire With Jessica: December 17, 2021 The Wire With Jessica: December 17, 2021, 13.06 MB
Fri 17 Dec 2021

This week on the show, we shared the best of the Friday Wire from 2021. 

This year Jessica Hopkins and Ilena Shadbolt spoke about reviewing electoral laws and lowering the voting age with Make it 16, the conversion therapy ban, and the drug harm reduction programme Te Ara Oranga. 

We also have a special, new interview with recently appointed National Party leader Christopher Luxon from former Friday Wire host Noah Fergusson Dudding for you. 

Becoming the Leader of the National Party w/ Christopher Luxon: December 17, 2021

Becoming the Leader of the National Party w/ Christopher Luxon: December 17, 2021 Becoming the Leader of the National Party w/ Christopher Luxon: December 17, 2021, 10.09 MB
Fri 17 Dec 2021

Throughout 2021, the National Party has had a regular slot on the Friday Wire and Christopher Luxon has been our contributing politician. Former Friday Wire host Noah Ferguson-Dudding has interviewed Luxon every week since March and spoke to him last on November 12th. Since then, Luxon has become the new Leader of the National Party. 

In this interview Noah asks about Luxon’s previous statements made to 95bFM that he did not want to be leader of the National Party, whether the National Party has diverse representation, and the media's focus on Luxon’s faith. 

The Wire with Justin: December 16, 2021

The Wire with Justin: December 16, 2021 The Wire with Justin: December 16, 2021, 97.01 MB
Thu 16 Dec 2021

The Thursday Wire recaps the best of 2021, with coverage of health sector reforms, international news, and interviews on the Pet Refuge and addiction under lockdown.

Politicisation of Covid-19 in 2021: December 15, 2021

Politicisation of Covid-19 in 2021: December 15, 2021 Politicisation of Covid-19 in 2021: December 15, 2021, 17.12 MB
Wed 15 Dec 2021

2021 has been a big year for Covid-related news. And as we emerge from a 107-day lockdown (wow!), now's a good time to look back on some interesting Covid-19 stories from this year.

First, Jemima spoke to Te Pāti Māori co-leader, Debbie Ngarewa-Packer, on the inequities faced by Māori as the vaccine rollout continues.

Then, Joe spoke to Kate Hannah, lead researcher for The Disinformation Project, about the rise in misinformation in our online spaces and the increasing polarisation in society when it comes to Covid-19.

The Wire with Zazi: December 15, 2021

The Wire with Zazi: December 15, 2021 The Wire with Zazi: December 15, 2021, 103.54 MB
Wed 15 Dec 2021

This week on the Wednesday Wire, it's the last Wednesday show of the year! We're recapping some of the best news pieces the 95bFM news team has produced this year with our Best of 2021 shows. So, today Zazi, Christina and Jemima bring you the best of the Wednesday Wire. 

The show kicks off with Christina highlighting pieces from this year’s Dear Science with AUT Professors Allan Blackman and Marcus Jones. Christina reminds us of some great science convo’s, including one about electric vehicles, another about plastic that can be broken down by enzymes, a third about how someones genetic code can tell us how homosexuality may have evolved, as well as one interview where Marcus talks about potty training cows!

Then, Zazi reflects back on Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori. In September of this year, Zazi spoke with Dr. Daniel Hikuroa, a senior lecturer at the University of Auckland, about his journey with Te Reo Māori, and why it is an important language to celebrate.

After that, Zazi highlights some pieces done by Frances Wright, who was a producer on the show during the university semester. She has always had a soft spot for birds, so we go through her two interviews where she talks about Bird of the Year and encouraging Native birds to come into our backyards. 

Christina also brings us a round up of all the best (or worst) Covid news of 2021. 

And finally, Zazi replays her interview with Thomas Nail, a Professor of Philosophy at the University of Denver in the United States, about why walking is good for the brain.

Best of Dear Science w/ Allan Blackman and Marcus Jones: December 15, 2021

Best of Dear Science w/ Allan Blackman and Marcus Jones: December 15, 2021 Best of Dear Science w/ Allan Blackman and Marcus Jones: December 15, 2021, 19.58 MB
Wed 15 Dec 2021

On the final Wednesday Wire for 2021, we rounded up some of the coolest stories from Dear Science this year! 

James spoke to AUT Professor Allan Blackman about how sustainable electric vehicles really are, and a new plastic that contains enzymes that can break it down.

Frances spoke to AUT professor Marcus Jones about how homosexuality may have evolved. She also spoke to Allan about how cows can be potty-trained, just like toddlers!