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The fight for the future of the internet that you (probably) don't know about

The fight for the future of the internet that you (probably) don't know about The fight for the future of the internet that you (probably) don't know about, 11.2 MB
Wed 22 Feb 2017

The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) has an upcoming announcement in March around digital rights management (DRM). The W3C, led by Tim Berners-Lee, looks set to standardise DRM-enabling Encrypted Media Extensions (EME) in browsers. This all sounds a bit jargony and esoteric, but some are saying this threatens the fundamental free and open principles of the web, and opens users up to security threats. Ximena speaks to Internet NZ CEO Jordan Carter to find out more.

Junior doctors and DHBs settle on an agreement

Junior doctors and DHBs settle on an agreement Junior doctors and DHBs settle on an agreement, 2.84 MB
Wed 22 Feb 2017

Yesterday the Resident Doctor’s Association announced that they'd come to an agreement with the District Health Boards over safer rosters. The deal guarantees doctors safe working hours with no more than 10 consecutive rostered days, and also they will not be rostered on for more than 4 consecutive night shifts of up to 10 hours. 95bFM's Dylan Kelly speaks to resident doctor Catherine Foster about her interpretation of the deal and whether the changes are adequate.

The Wire with Ximena: Wednesday February 22, 2017

The Wire with Ximena: Wednesday February 22, 2017 The Wire with Ximena: Wednesday February 22, 2017, 101.4 MB
Wed 22 Feb 2017

This week on the Wednesday show, Ximena and Dylan talk about the new agreement DHBs and junior doctors have come to around safer hours, a proposal to build a new water-treatment plant out in Oratia, an upcoming decision in March by the World Wide Web Consortium that might affect the safety and security of the internet and more. AUT's Allan Blackman also makes a welcome return this week for Dear Science. 

Oratia residents worried about potential new Watercare facility

Oratia residents worried about potential new Watercare facility Oratia residents worried about potential new Watercare facility, 5.26 MB
Wed 22 Feb 2017

Watercare is proposing to build a new water treatment facility in a Oratia, a small community in the foothills of the Waitakere Ranges. However this proposed watercare system comes at a cost to the community. Watercare needs to acquire property for their new site, and the displacement of 18 local families will result if the proposal goes ahead. Ashleigh McCaull spoke to Oratia resident Paul Goldsmith to get a sense of how the community is feeling.  

Dear Science: A posthumous Grammy, helium discoveries and a clarification about uranium

Dear Science: A posthumous Grammy, helium discoveries and a clarification about uranium Dear Science: A posthumous Grammy, helium discoveries and a clarification about uranium, 54.87 MB
Wed 22 Feb 2017

AUT's Allan Blackman joins us again for Dear Science this week. He chats to Ximena about how the man who invented stereo has received a posthumous Grammy award; how Trump's recent comments about uranium sparked a global conversation about the element; and finally about how scientists have just discovered that helium can actually form compounds. 

The fight for Niki continues

The fight for Niki continues The fight for Niki continues , 5.06 MB
Tue 21 Feb 2017

The Tamaki Development Company was back in the Tenancy Tribunal this morning, seeking an eviction notice for Glen Innes woman Niki Rauti. We crossed live to bFM reporter Lillian Hanly who is participating in the occupation seeking to stop Niki's eviction. 

Who is Helen White?

Who is Helen White? Who is Helen White? , 7.53 MB
Tue 21 Feb 2017

Last week Labour announced their candidate to contest the Auckland Central seat at this year's election. Local employment lawyer Helen White will contest the seat for Labour and will be tasked with unseating National's Nikki Kaye who has held the seat since 2008. bFM reporter Sam Smith spoke to White about her chances. 

The latest on Nicky Hager's legal battle.

The latest on Nicky Hager's legal battle. , 18.51 MB
Tue 21 Feb 2017

Journalist Nicky Hager has been granted something of a victory after the Privacy Commissioner ruled the disclosure of his private information by Westpac was unlawful. However, this case also reveals the tendency of banks and companies to cooperate with police without warrants. Mack spoke with Hager's lawyer Felix Geiringer to find out what this ruling means. 

Airport assassination brings North Korea back to the fore.

Airport assassination brings North Korea back to the fore. , 4.71 MB
Tue 21 Feb 2017

The killing of Kim Jong-un's half-brother, Kim Jong-nam, has sparked concern that the notorious leader is clamping down on power. The death has led to international outcry amidst already rising worries over North Korea's missile program. Mack speaks to Auckland University's Changzoo Song about this political mess. 

The Wire with Mack: Tuesday February 21, 2017

The Wire with Mack: Tuesday February 21, 2017 The Wire with Mack: Tuesday February 21, 2017, 98.84 MB
Tue 21 Feb 2017

Check out the full podcast for this week's Tuesday show, where we speak to Nicky Hager's lawyer Felix Geiringer about the latest on his case, the Māori Party's Marama Fox about her party's new agreement with Mana, Auckland University's Changzoo Song about the latest developments in North Korea, The Tree Council's Dr Mel Barton for The Green Desk, and more.