The Wire with Sara

Colombia has elected its first left wing president in the country’s history. Gustavo Petro, an ex-rebel fighter, will step into the country’s top job, winning 50.5% of the vote over millionaire and construction magnate Rodolfo Hernández. Christina spoke to Alejandra Jaramillo Aristizabal, an education student from Colombia, about Petro’s victory.

AUT Professor Allan Blackman joined Christina live in studio for Dear Science. This week, they discussed light therapy as a cancer treatment, the origin of the Black Death, and carbon and nitrogen levels in the sun, as well as a quick detour into astrology and marmots.

Aneeka had her weekly chat with the National Party's Dr. Shane Reti, where they discussed emergency department wait times and Matariki.

Jack also spoke to Dr Dan Hikuroa, a Māori Studies lecturer from the University of Auckland, about Matariki.

Christina spoke to Alejandra Jaramillo Aristizabal, a University of Auckland education student originally from Columbia, about the recent presidential election that saw a left-wing president elected for the first time in the country's history.

On this week’s regular segment in collaboration with OurActionStation, we’re discussing sand mining. Jessie Stanley, creator of the Stop Sand Mining On Pakiri Beach petition, spoke with Trishil today about the petiton, greenpeace's support, and how the ecosystem is threatened by this move

This discussion contains mention of suicide

A new study conducted by MATES in Construction has revealed that mental health rates have continued to decline for construction workers, owing to covid delays, supply issues, and employment opportunities drying up.

Trishil spoke to the CEO of MATES in Construction, Victoria McArthur, about the survey results, and their efforts to assist struggling individuals.