The Wire with Caeden

This week Allan joins the crew to discuss allegations of manipulated data that supported a major stroke trial and important Alzheimer’s research, new research into the factors that influence decisions made by chess players and a new intravenous needle that softens once in the body.

Ta rē Moriori, the language of the Chatham Islands, currently has no native speakers. 

The language went into a dormant state after the last native speaker died in the early 1900s.

However, a collaborative effort led by Hokotehi Moriori Trust and the University of Auckland is seeking to re-awaken the language.

Nicholas spoke to linguist John Middleton from the University of Auckland about the 

He began by asking Mr Middleton about the work that has been done so far.

This week Allan joined the crew to discuss allegations of manipulated data that supported a major stroke trial and important Alzheimer’s research, new research into the factors that influence decisions made by chess players and a new intravenous needle that softens once in the body.

Nicholas caught up with the National Party's Dr Shane Reti about the National Party's plan to reinstate prescription fees and Labour leader Chris Hipkins calling for a ceasefire.

Nicholas also spoke to Sir Collin Tukuitonga about the benefits of not having prescription fees on medicine.

Nicholas also spoke to John Middleton, a linguist who is working to revive the language of the Moriori people.

Producer Sofia talked to Michelle Le Long from PD Pet Insurance about pet diabetes in Aotearoa 

Age Concern Aotearoa is a national charity and advocacy group for older people, and has been working in collaboration with Driving Miss Daisy, a company that works across the country to provide personal assistance with transporting it’s largely older client base. The groups have been working together to produce the resource booklet called “Life without a car” which aims to help older people discuss the options of transport available to them, and how daily tasks such as grocery shopping, seeking medical care and remaining social with their communities can be maintained without driving. 

Rosetta spoke to Age Concern Chief Executive Karen Billings-Jensen about the resource, the challenges our older population without cars can face, and what more needs to be done to support them.