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Europe with Justin: February 12, 2019

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Tue 12 Feb 2019

What's happening in Europe this week? Our correspondant in Paris Justin Wong reports. 

A Conversation about Pride: February 11, 2019

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Mon 11 Feb 2019

The Our March pride event happened over the weekend, along with other events throughout Tāmaki Makaurau over the week. Much commentary from mainstream media was questioning the event in the wake of a number of corporate sponsors pulling out following the Auckland Pride Boards decision to ban police uniforms. Phylesha Brown-Acton is a board member to the Auckland Pride Festival Inc. Society Organisation. Lillian Hanly spoke with Phylesha to find out more about Our March, the history of the pride events and what Pride could look like in the future.

Putting the brakes on smoking in cars: February 11, 2019

 Putting the brakes on smoking in cars: February 11, 2019 Putting the brakes on smoking in cars: February 11, 2019, 24.36 MB
Mon 11 Feb 2019

The government has announced a ban on smoking in cars when people under the age of 18 are present. The ban has been a long time coming, with the select committee recommending in 2016 that the then National Government introduce it. Despite them not doing so, it appears most parties are in agreement that the ban, which includes cigarettes as well as vapes, is the right move. Lachlan spoke with Children’s Commissioner Andrew Becroft about the ban.

Cops in the classroom: February 11, 2019

 Cops in the classroom: February 11, 2019. , 15.09 MB
Mon 11 Feb 2019

Three Wellington high schools have introduced a police course for year thirteen students. The course takes a full year and worth 25 level three NCEA credits. It has faced criticism from some groups as a cynical attempt to clean up their image and find new recruits, while others see it as a way to engage with marginalised communities in a better way. Lachlan spoke with Acting Senior Sergeant Chris Kerekere about the course.

 

The Wire with Jemima: February 11, 2019

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Mon 11 Feb 2019

This week on the Monday Wire, Jemima speaks to Green Party co-leader James Shaw about extreme weather and the Zero Carbon Bill. Lachlan talks to Acting Police Sergeant Chris Kerekere about Police Studies in high schools. For our Worry Week on Pride, Lillian speaks to Phylesha Brown-Acton about the history of Pride events. Lachlan discusses the ban on smoking in cars where children are present with Children's Commissioner Andrew Becroft. Jemima speaks to Chloe Ann King and Jessica Buchanan for part two of Putting it on a Plate, a series on the conditions in hospitality. 

The Wire with Laura: 8th of February, 2019

 The Wire with Laura: 8th of February, 2019 The Wire with Laura: 8th of February, 2019, 104.81 MB
Fri 8 Feb 2019

Transgender Health Care with Jaime Veale and Toni Duder: 8th of February, 2019

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Fri 8 Feb 2019

'Go Home Curry Muncha' with Gemishka Chetty: 8th of February, 2019

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Fri 8 Feb 2019

Neutral Corner: 7th February, 2019

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Thu 7 Feb 2019

Neutral Corner looks at the reaction to a recent State of the Union address by President of the United States Donald Trump. Featuring clips from MSNBC and Fox News.

This day in history: 7th February, 2019

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Thu 7 Feb 2019

This day in history goes back to the start of the full United States embargo on the island nation of Cuba, which remains largely in effect.