The Wire with Caeden

Data protection and technology company regulation are common conversations in this day and age and it looks like New Zealand is delving further into the discussion. We have just joined a breakaway group of about 70 countries who want to implement a new set of global ecommerce rules. It is claimed these rules will benefit small businesses by enabling them to participate in cross border trade. However, critics are saying these rules aren’t simply about trade - they actually restrict the government’s ability to regulate data, digital networks and online marketplaces. Olivia Holdsworth speaks to Auckland University law professor Jane Kelsey to find out more about these new ecommerce rules.

Demonstrations in France carry on for the 11th week. 

Our correspondent in Paris, Justin Wong, talks to producer Lisa Boudet about the latest developments.

Former Tuesday Wire host Mary-Margaret Slack joins us again from London today. With the increasing risk of a no-deal Brexit becoming more and more likely, we spoke with her to find out what that actually looks like and why the risk is becoming more likely. First though, Lillian asked what people are feeling about the whole situation at the moment.

National MP, Denise Lee joined Laura Kvigstad to discuss the news on National. They discussed Nationals stance on recreational cannabis, National's criticism of kiwi build and the primary school in Auckland that is stopping school donations, asking government to back them.