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International News with Conor: Mythbusting Farm Murders and Violent Crime in South Africa

 International News with Conor: Mythbusting Farm Murders and Violent Crime in South Africa International News with Conor: Mythbusting Farm Murders and Violent Crime in South Africa, 24.61 MB
Tue 3 Jul 2018

In international news this week, a new study has been released saying that farm murders are down in South Africa, contrary to the rhetoric spread by conservative and far right commentators overseas. Conor looks into this and other problems surrounding South Africa's violent crime rate to work out what's true and what is simply ideological dogma

Two Degrees to Warm

 Two Degrees to Warm Two Degrees to Warm, 15.19 MB
Mon 2 Jul 2018

The United Nations has recently revealed a new report that shows the growing certainty that two degrees of warming will have a servere impact for humanity. Producer Damian Rowe spoke to Dr Alex Macmillan about its implications to New Zealand and the changes that will need to be made on the Zero Carbon Bill.

More Time for Medical Students

 More Time for Medical Students More Time for Medical Students, 10.87 MB
Mon 2 Jul 2018

The Government has announced an extension on the life-time limit on student loans for medical students from 8 years to 10 years. Producer Damian Rowe spoke to Te Oranga president Chayce Glass on the implications this will have for students and for Maori, Pasifika and rural students.

 

The Wire with Reuben: Monday 2nd July

 The Wire with Reuben: Monday 2nd July The Wire with Reuben: Monday 2nd July, 122.98 MB
Mon 2 Jul 2018

Damian talks to Dr Alex Macmillan from OraTaiao about the new UN climate change report that indicateswe've been sitting on our hands for too long.

Reuben speaks to Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson about the government's record investment into sustainable transport and the push to implement stock monitoring cameras after footage of a sharemilker repeatedly beating cows came to light.

Laura Kvigstad speaks to Emilie Rakete from People Against Prisons Aotearoa about the recent Ministry of Justice report that is projecting a rise of four thousand prisoners over the next decade.

Damian Rowe also speaks to Chayce Glass from the Maori Medical Students' Association, Te Oranga, about the student loan cap extension and what it will mean for medical students.

Tertiary funding with Sandra Grey: June 29, 2018

 Tertiary funding with Sandra Grey: June 29, 2018 Tertiary funding with Sandra Grey: June 29, 2018, 19.46 MB
Fri 29 Jun 2018

The Minister for Education, Chris Hipkins, has announced a $31.7 million boost into the tertiary education sector, which the government says will increase the quality of lifelong learning opportunities. It comes after a budget which saw no extra money for tertiary institutes.

The Tertiary Education Union have welcomed the announcement, saying the increase will help to stabilise the sector whilst essential work is done to reform it and the way it is funded.

Stewart had a chat this morning with Sandra Grey, the National President of the Tertiary Education Union, about why this funding injection was so important, and started by asking her what this announcement actually means for tertiary institutes?

The Wire with Laura: Friday 29th June

 The Wire with Laura: Friday 29th June The Wire with Laura: Friday 29th June, 116.65 MB
Fri 29 Jun 2018

This wire we focus on the domestic violence victims protection bill, Jennifer-Rose Tamati speaks with Holly Carrington from Shine on what the new Domestic Violence- Victims Protection Bill means for victims of domestic violence and then we have a chat with National Party Member Erica Stanford on the bill and why the National Party pulled support for it. Then we pop across the ditch the talk with Rachel McDonald from Radio Adelaide about a new bill that has sparked contraversy, with some saying it compromises free speach. After that Stewart Sowman-Lund speaks with the National President of the Tertiary Education Union, Sandra Grey, about the announcement of increases in tertiary funding. AND we be chat about the results of our twitter poll on the matter. Finally, Lillian Hanly speaks to the creator of the organization Rise Up 4 Homelessness, Shari Nevahlagi about the upcoming homelessness count announced by Auckland Council.

 

I/v with Shari Nevalagi: June 29, 2018

 I/v with Shari Nevalagi: June 29, 2018 I/v with Shari Nevalagi: June 29, 2018, 14.56 MB
Fri 29 Jun 2018

Shari Nevalagi created the organisation Rise Up for Homelessness. She's a solo mother of two children, both with autism, and has autism herself. She spends time volunteering with homeless Whānau and neurodiverse Whānau in Tāmaki Makaurau, and is currently working in Manurewa helping to provide rough sleepers with food and support. 

Lillian Hanly spoke with Shari following the news that Mayor Phil Goff has announced a 'homelessness count', and talked with her about her concerns.

Shining a light on the Domestic Violence - Victims' Protection Bill

 Shining a light on the Domestic Violence - Victims' Protection Bill Shining a light on the Domestic Violence - Victims' Protection Bill, 5.75 MB
Fri 29 Jun 2018

Jennifer-Rose Tamati speaks with Holly Carrington from Shine on what the new Domestic Violence - Victims' Protection Bill means for victims of domestic violence and small businesses.

If you or anyone you know are suffering from domestic violence you can contact the Shine National Helpline: call free 0508 744 633 (9am to 11pm, 7 days a week) or visit their website.

The apprenticeships set sail: June 28, 2018

 The apprenticeships set sail: June 28, 2018 The apprenticeships set sail: June 28, 2018, 9.3 MB
Thu 28 Jun 2018

The number of apprentices has been increasing in the last few years while university enrolment has stagnated, but is still not enough to meet the shortages in a number of industries. Lachlan spoke with Josh WIlliams, CEO of the Industry Training Federation about apprenticeships.

Neutral Corner: The Bronx is turning

 Neutral Corner: The Bronx is turning Neutral Corner: The Bronx is turning, 11.92 MB
Thu 28 Jun 2018

This week on Neutral Corner we look at the coverage of an upset victory for a left-wing candidate in the Democratic Primary for New York's 14th Congressional District.