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Moving towards a congestion-free Auckland

 Moving towards a congestion-free Auckland Moving towards a congestion-free Auckland, 9.36 MB
Wed 12 Apr 2017

Auckland's transport woes are notorious, from blocked motorways, to never-on-time public transport. But with the release of an updated transit plan, these frustrations may have an end in sight. Proposed by Greater Auckland (formally Transport Blog), the Congestion Free Network 2 aims to reshape the entirety of Aucklands public transport network into a functional, cohesive unit. Adam Jacobson speaks with Greater Auckland Editor, Matt Lowrie, to find out how exactly the CFN 2 plans to implement this.

Generation Zero unveils their new Zero Carbon Act

 Generation Zero unveils their new Zero Carbon Act Generation Zero unveils their new Zero Carbon Act, 4.18 MB
Wed 12 Apr 2017

As climate change is becoming ever more of a concern around the planet, advocacy groups are getting into action. Here in New Zealand, a proposal has been released which aims to see New Zealand carbon free by 2050. Generation Zero has unveiled their Zero Carbon Act, which outlines certain milestones and pathways, which the government should undertake to achieve this target. Adam Jacobson speaks to Generation Zero spokesperson Lisa Mclaren about what the Zero Carbon Act entails and the specific actions proposed.

New research looks at re-growing human teeth

 New research looks at re-growing human teeth New research looks at re-growing human teeth, 9.33 MB
Wed 12 Apr 2017

Researchers from the University of Otago are well on their way to developing new biomaterials that will help grow new teeth. The research offers huge potential for people with dental health problems, and has just received an explorer grant from the Health Research Council. Ximena caught up with researchers Azam Ali and Karl Lyons to talk about the biomaterials, how they work & why this research is so significant.

Critical Conversations: Examining how digital technology structures our everyday lives

 Critical Conversations: Examining how digital technology structures our everyday lives Critical Conversations: Examining how digital technology structures our everyday lives, 10.12 MB
Wed 12 Apr 2017

Our lives are increasingly mediated by digital technologies and online structures. This in turn dictates the information we might be exposed to, the relationships we might have, and other ways in which we live. A new series of talks at AUT intends to look at the way in which algorithms & data interact with and shape our everyday lives. The series, called Critical Conversations, is split into three talks - space, origins & intimacy - and each involve a different theorist/ academic paired with an artist/ technologist. Ximena caught up with the curator of the event, Luke Munn, to learn more about the theme of the series and to chat about what to expect to come out of each conversation.

Dear Science: The underwhelming nutrition of cannibalism, the latest snake oil scam & the surprising history of chemical weapons

 Dear Science: The underwhelming nutrition of cannibalism, the latest snake oil scam & the surprising history of chemical weapons Dear Science: The underwhelming nutrition of cannibalism, the latest snake oil scam & the surprising history of chemical weapons, 31 MB
Wed 12 Apr 2017

To match the dark and depressing weather this Wednesday, AUT’s Allan Blackman has a series of grisly & disturbing stories for Adam & Ximena. He talks through some research that looks at how prehistoric cannibalism wasn’t actually a very nutritious practice, and he also looks at ‘Te Kiri Gold’, which is the latest snake oil cancer cure desperate cancer sufferers are being scammed into buying. Finally, in light of last week’s chemical attack in Syria, he touches on the history and uses of chemical weapons, which goes back a lot earlier in history than commonly thought.

How's business? Booming!!

How's business? Booming!! How's business? Booming!! , 21.42 MB
Tue 11 Apr 2017

Last week Recorded Music New Zealand released their latest market report which revealed a second consecutive year of growth in New Zealand's music industry after more than a decade of decline. Reporter Sam Smith reports on the situation and speaks to industry insiders as to what it all means. 

Media and conflict: a tricky situation

Media and conflict: a tricky situation Media and conflict: a tricky situation , 20.18 MB
Tue 11 Apr 2017

The war in Syria is in its 6th year, and as a war, it has been plagued by the spread of propaganda, misinformation and competing narratives, as the parties involved attempt to control the information war taking place alongside the conflict on the ground. However, how exactly does the media cover conflict? What barriers do they face? And who should we believe when there are so many different versions of events? Reporter Sam Smith speaks to University of Auckland political studies lecturer Maria Armoudian about the role of the media during war and conflict. 

New Guinea's elusive dog finally shows its face

 New Guinea's elusive dog finally shows its face New Guinea's elusive dog finally shows its face, 22.55 MB
Tue 11 Apr 2017

Mack speaks with one of the researchers behind the discovery of a New Guinea dog thought to have no longer existed in the wild for the past 50 years.

The Wire with Mack: Tuesday April 11, 2017

 The Wire with Mack: Tuesday April 11, 2017 The Wire with Mack: Tuesday April 11, 2017, 102.09 MB
Tue 11 Apr 2017

Check out the full podcast for this week's Tuesday show, where we speak to Māori Party co-leader Marama Fox about the latest in Māori issues, Sam has a report on the recent boom in New Zealand music revenue, we look at the reemergence of an elusive New Guinea dog, and more. 

Is free speech under threat?

 Is free speech under threat in NZ? Is free speech under threat in NZ?, 6.78 MB
Mon 10 Apr 2017

An open letter claiming free speech is under threat in New Zealand attracted the signatures of 27 prominent New Zealanders earlier this year. This followed calls for a review of hate speech legislation and the voluntary de-registration of the short-lived Auckland University European Students Association. To get both sides of the story, bfm producer Ben spoke with the man behind the open letter, Dr Paul Moon, and the National President of the New Zealand Union of Students Associations.