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This Day in History: 1963

 This Day in History: 1963 This Day in History: 1963, 28.11 MB
Thu 8 Feb 2018

This Day in History looks at the 1963 Ramadan Revolution which took place in the newly-established Republic of Iraq, that saw the overthrow of Prime Minister Abd al-Karim Qasim by his former allies in an earlier revolution which had initially toppled the Western-aligned Monarchy.

Is Space X on the forefront of space travel?

 Is Space X on the forefront of space travel? Is Space X on the forefront of space travel?, 3.65 MB
Wed 7 Feb 2018

Producer Will Parsonson takes us through this mornings Falcon Heavy launch from Space X. Is this launch as groundbreaking as some might say or is just the next step in a series of small ventures from Space X? It's too hard to make any calls just yet, so its up to you to work out if Elon Musk is too confident in his bid to be the first to send people to mars, or maybe, just maybe he's about to change humanity for good. Only time will tell.

Will Cape Town's tap run dry?

 Will Cape Town's tap run dry? Will Cape Town's tap run dry?, 11.05 MB
Wed 7 Feb 2018

The South African city of Cape Town is going through one of its worse water crisis. Droughts have put increasing strain on the city's dams - to the point where three quarters of the residents risk loosing their individual access to water. 95bFM producer Lisa Boudet on whether Cape Town will face Day Zero in the (very) near future.  

The Wire with Lillian: Wednesday February 7th, 2018

 The Wire with Lillian: Wednesday February 7th, 2018 The Wire with Lillian: Wednesday February 7th, 2018, 102.3 MB
Wed 7 Feb 2018

On the Wire today, Dear Science discussions involve questions around the success of fit bits, the slow turning of the earth's magnetic poles and Donald Crowhurst, who, 50 years ago attempted to sail around the world.

Will Parsonson tells us about the SpaceX launch this morning.

Tracey Martin talks about Waitangi Day.

Dr. Vincent O'Malley explains New Zealand's Declaration of Independence on Wire Worry Week where we are looking in depth at Waitangi.

Finally, Lisa Boudet explains the water crisis in Cape Town South Africa.

Dear Science: Fit-bits, Polar flips and sinking ships

 Dear Science: Fit-bits, Polar flips and sinking ships Dear Science: Fit-bits, Polar flips and sinking ships, 28.08 MB
Wed 7 Feb 2018

On todays Dear Science with AUT's Allan Blackman we talk about a new study about the validity of fit-bits in keeping you fit, we then delve into the potentially terrifying thought of the north and south poles swapping places and incinerating us all (not literally(but maybe who knows)). Finally we talk about the story of ameture inventer and adventurer Donald Crowhurst and Allan blows our minds with a very intense story of adventure, cheating adventure and the end of an adventure. Lots of adventure... Listen to the podcast.

On the Ground at Waitangi!

On the Ground at Waitangi! On the Ground at Waitangi! , 10.45 MB
Mon 5 Feb 2018

We crossed live to the Treaty Grounds at Waitangi to get a feel for the happenings on the ground from bFM's own Geneva Alexander-Masters. 

Barilla Banter

 Barilla Banter Barilla Banter, 4.89 MB
Mon 5 Feb 2018

Mary-Margaret headed down to the quad to check out what was going on at the new Barilla dumplings on campus. She spoke to one of the staff members of the new store and a bunch of students who were walking past. Then there was some delicious on air snacking.

The Wire with Joel: Monday February 5th, 2018

 The Wire with Joel: Monday February 5th, 2018 The Wire with Joel: Monday February 5th, 2018, 101.09 MB
Mon 5 Feb 2018

Joel Thomas worked with producers Mary-Margaret Slack and Sam Smith to bring you The Wire on Monday the 5th of February in which:

Joel talked to Māori musician and artist Moana Maniapoto of Moana and the Tribe about what the treaty means to her.

We crossed to Geneva Alexander-Masters who was live at Waitangi and who gave us some insight into the what the day means to her.

Joel to Rachael Burke, an artist participating in The Departure lounge, an art show happening at The Kings Arms this Wednesday.

Mary-Margaret ventured down to the quad to experience uni’s new Barilla dumpling shop.

The Departure Lounge, an exhibition at the King's Arms

 The Departure Lounge, an exhibition at the King's Arms The Departure Lounge, an exhibition at the King's Arms, 5.27 MB
Mon 5 Feb 2018

The departure lounge is a multimedia exhibition paying homage to the stories and history of the kings arms, music venue and bar which is set to close down at the end of this month. Joel talked to Rachael Burke, one of the artists involved in the exhibition, about the significance of the of the work.

Moana Maniapoto on Waitangi Day

 Wire Worry Week - Waitangi Wire Worry Week - Waitangi, 9.6 MB
Mon 5 Feb 2018

Wire Worry Week - Waitangi

Moana Maniapoto is a Māori musician, artist, and self-confessed political junkie who performs under the stage name Moana and the Tribe. Joel Thomas talked to her about the different views on the treaty, and the importance of seeking out Māori settlement stories.