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This day in history: 1972

 This day in history: 1972 This day in history: 1972, 28.74 MB
Thu 6 Sep 2018

This day in history takes us back to 1972, for the deaths of several Israeli athletes, along with their coaches and members of the Black September organisation which had taken them hostage during the Munich olympics.

Talking about the Birds and the Bees; The Conservation of Ngaro Huruhuru in Aotearoa. September 06 , 2018

 Talking about the Birds and the Bees; The Conservation of Ngaro Huruhuru in Aotearoa. September 06 , 2018 September 06 , 2018, 25.1 MB
Thu 6 Sep 2018

Reporter Oscar Perress talk to Dr Ngaire Hart, the expert on Ngaro Huruhuru (Native Bees) in Aotearoa New Zealand. For Bee Aware month, ahead of the upcoming conservation weeks, they discussed the state of native bees and local conservation efforts buzzing around. 

Student Survey Blocked by Universities: September 5, 2018

 Student Survey Blocked by Universities: September 5, 2018 Student Survey Blocked by Universities: September 5, 2018, 6.61 MB
Wed 5 Sep 2018

A one and a half million dollar survey detailing the usefulness of courses when applying for work, has been blocked by universities. Critics have pointed out the data could potentially be skewed and is therefore unreliable, however when Tuwhenuaroa spoke to Brendan Kelly, Deputy Chief Executive of Information at the Tertiary Education Commision, he reassured him the data was solid. Brendan was reluctant to speculate as to why the survey had been blocked, however he did give some insight as to the process of making the survey as reliable and useful as possible. Tu started off by asking him why the survey was commissioned to begin with.

Solitary Confinement in prisons: September 5, 2018

 Solitary Confinement in prisons: September 5, 2018 Solitary Confinement in prisons: September 5, 2018, 16.47 MB
Wed 5 Sep 2018

Solitary confinement,a cruel and inhumane treatment used to isolate an inmate from others in prison for up to a day, when corrections does not want to deal with them. A new report from the Office of the Ombudsman revealed widespread use of solitary confinement in Whanganui prison. The report stated that 13% of prisoners were kept in cells for 22-24 hours per day, as punishment.

To find out more about the use of solitary confinement in prisons, I spoke to People against Prisons Aotearoa spokesperson, Kate McIntyre. 

The Wire with Lisa: Wednesday 5th, 2018

 The Wire with Lisa: Wednesday 5th, 2018 The Wire with Lisa: Wednesday 5th, 2018, 107.08 MB
Wed 5 Sep 2018

On Dear Science this week, AUT professor Marcus Jones talks about an Internation Space Station air leak, people wanting to put an end to daylight saving, and why it's so hard to find a good substitute for salt. 

Producer Darashpreet Johal talks to Kate McIntyre from People Against Prisons Aotearoa about solitary confinement eat Whanganui prison. 

A recent survey containing data on the usefulness of courses is being blocked by university, which claim the results are not trustworthy.Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira talks to Brendan Keylly, Deputy Chief Executive of Information at the Tertiary Education Commission, who defends the survey. 

And for Wire Worry Week, Lisa Boudet looks at the differences between an animal right's and an animal welfare's approach to human interactions with animals, and talks to SAFE (Save Animals From Exploitation)'s corporate campaigner Jennifer Dutton.  

 

Dear Science: September 5th, 2018

 Dear Science: September 5th, 2018 Dear Science: September 5th, 2018, 31.64 MB
Wed 5 Sep 2018

While Allan is away in Tuscany enjoying sun and wine, we gather in our little studio with Marcus Jones, also professor of Chemistry at AUT, to talk about science. 

And today, we cover a tiny air leak that could have proven very dangerous for the International Space Station. We also talk about daylight saving: why? what? and is it really necessary? Finally, we wonder why finding an adequate substitute for salt is so tricky, and discover that MSG might be the answer (!)

International News With Conor: September 4th, 2018

 International News With Conor: September 4th, 2018 International News With Conor: September 4th, 2018, 25.25 MB
Tue 4 Sep 2018

This week in International News, Conor looks at the current situation in Northern Ireland. We explore sectarianism, the current political deadlock, identity and the future of a post-Brexit Northern Ireland

The Wire with Lillian: September 4, 2018

 The Wire with Lillian: September 4, 2018 The Wire with Lillian: September 4, 2018, 111.6 MB
Tue 4 Sep 2018

On The Wire today, Paul Michael from the Fern Factor talks us through the commitment required to see out the Billion Trees project in terms of native trees

This week on the Greendesk, we talk with exGreen MP Nandor Tanczos about the YES campaign with the Cannabis Referendum Coalition.

Justin Wong talks to Kevin Hague from Forest and Bird and researcher Tina Ngata about an Auckland Council 1080 drop over the Hunua Ranges.

And finally, Conor Knell describes the situation in Northern Ireland and the recent issues around Brexit, sectarianism, identity and the power sharing collapse.

Sticking our heads in the sand - sand mining in New Zealand: September 3, 2018

 Sticking our heads in the sand - sand mining in New Zealand: September 3, 2018 Sticking our heads in the sand - sand mining in New Zealand: September 3, 2018, 6.2 MB
Mon 3 Sep 2018

Earlier this year Trans-Tasman Resources Ltd applied for resource consent to mine the seabed off Taranaki. Their application was denied after a number of protestors brought legal action against the decision. Dan speaks with Cindy Baxter, a spokesperson for Kiwis Against Seabed Mining, one of the groups which campaigned against the resource consent.

The Wire with Lachlan: September 3, 2018

 The Wire with Lachlan: September 3, 2018 The Wire with Lachlan: September 3, 2018, 103.4 MB
Mon 3 Sep 2018

On the Wire, James Shaw joins us to discuss the waka jumping bill and youth mental health. Dan speaks with Cindy Baxter about sand mining in Aotearoa. Southern Cross talks the APcific Forum, youth unemployment in the Solomon Islands and the life of a Filipino migrant. Finally, Damian gives us a report on Nigel Farage who is due to speak in New Zeland tomorrow.