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Honk if you're striking: October 25, 2018

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Thu 25 Oct 2018

Wellington Bus Drivers are on strike. Changes made to contracts by operator Tranzit have caused unionised drivers to take strike action in an effort to get tranzit around the negotiating table. The union says strike action will continue until tranzit begins discussions with workers over better condition.

 

I/V w/ Thomas Nash on New Zealand Alternative: October 24, 2018

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Wed 24 Oct 2018

Thomas Nash, along with Laura O’Connell Rapira, Max Harris and Nina Hall have established an organisation called New Zealand Alternative aiming to widen the public conversation around Aotearoa New Zealand’s role in the world. The press release announcing the event stated the "organisation will do research, policy development and advocacy to help shape a truly independent, values-driven foreign policy for Aotearoa as a South Pacific country". It’s first publication was released this morning, titled Aotearoa New Zealand and Conflict Prevention. Angus Coker Grant spoke with Thomas Nash to find out more and started by asking what exactly the New Zealand Alternative is. Just a note to remember, this interview was conducted yesterday and speaks of the launch as being ‘tomorrow’ but it was in fact this morning.

The Wire with Lillian: October 24th, 2018

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Wed 24 Oct 2018

For Dear Science we talk about retracted research, germ infested hand dryers, and the latest Breakthrough award - which is worth more than the nobel prize.

Angus Grant speaks to Thomas Nash prior to the launch of new organisation New Zealand Alternative this morning

Ella Christensen looks into the effects on mental health from climate change for Worry Week this week

And Lisa Boudet takes us through the upcoming US midterm elections.

US midterm elections overview: October 24, 2018

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Wed 24 Oct 2018

On November 6th, millions of Americans are expected to cast (or have cast) their votes during the midterm elections. 

What are they? Who's voting for what? Can it help get rid of Donald Trump? All these questions and more explained by producer Lisa Boudet. 

Dear Science: October 24, 2018

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Wed 24 Oct 2018

For Dear Science we talk about retracted research, germ infested hand dryers, and the latest Breakthrough award - which is worth more than the nobel prize.

Justin's International Desk: October 23 2018

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Tue 23 Oct 2018

Former Malaysia deputy prime minister Anwar Ibrahim has returned to Malaysian politics after winning a by-election two weeks ago.  Justin looks into the history of Malaysia and the relationship between Anwar and his mentor/friend/enemy/current Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad.

International News with Conor: October 23rd, 2018

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Tue 23 Oct 2018

This week, Conor looks into the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi. We look at his previous career, political opinions, the circumstances behind his killing and why major players in the international community have been hesitant to outrightly condemn Saudi Arabia

Rodeo Season Welfare Issues: October 23 2018

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Tue 23 Oct 2018

Ben speaks with Marianne Macdonald from SAFE about what needs to be done to stop rodeo in New Zealand. 

Green Desk: October 23 2018

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Tue 23 Oct 2018

This week on the Greendesk, Jack talks with Mikhail Prokopenko, a professor of computer science at the University of Sydney about creating cities with multiple city centres to cut down commute times.

Jack spoke with Prokopenko about how his computer models may help us understand the unintended consequences of transforming our cities, and even details a blueprint on how we can build a better city here in Auckland.

 

The Wire with Mary-Margaret: October 23 2018

 The Wire with Mary-Margaret: October 23 2018 The Wire with Mary-Margaret: October 23 2018, 128.55 MB
Tue 23 Oct 2018

Conor reports on the international repercussions of the murder of a Saudi journalist. The Aoteroa Tech Union has been established very recently, and Mary-Margaret speaks to one of their co-founders about the organisation’s purpose. Ben speaks to SAFE about rodeo cruelty and the threat it poses to young calves this summer. In international news, Justin takes us to Malaysia, where a former deputy prime minister has returned to politics. And finally, for the Green Desk this week, Jack talks with a professor of computer science at transforming cities to cut down our commute time.