The Wire with Sara

On this weeks Thursday Wire, Tuva’a talks to Andrew Little in his weekly chat with the Health Minister. They spoke about flu vaccines. 

Emilia looks at the unrest in Sri Lanka and the latest IPCC report which says ‘it’s now or never’ to prevent a climate catastrophe.

And Joe speaks about what works in co-designed Indigenous youth programmes as well as the state of student homes as we approach the colder part of the year.

That's us from The Thursday Wire!

Sri Lanka is facing a worsening economic and humanitarian crisis following accusations that the government has mismanaged the economy, producing an economic crisis with severe inflation, daily blackouts, and a shortage of fuel and essential items.

The President and Prime Minister, who are brothers from the prominent Rajapaksa political dynasty have denied calls for their resignation, despite all 26 cabinet ministers resigning en masse on Sunday.

Emilia Sullivan spoke to Nishhza Thiruselvam, spokesperson for Migrants Against Xenophobia and Racism (MARX).

Alex kicks off with Stephen Noakes from the University of Auckland about the proposed Solomon Islands - China security agreement. 

This is followed by Alex speaking with ACT’s Brooke van Velden about her view on the Solomon Islands - China security agreement as well as alleged human rights abuses by Russian forces in Ukraine. 

Frances speaks with Cameron Mulgan on Eurovision, giving an update on the situation in Ukraine, focussing on the war crimes in Bucha. They also talk Hungary and Serbia election results, the upcoming presidential election in France, and finish off speaking about the new Tesla factory in Berlin.

Stella then speaks with Lauren Fong from Icehouse, the manager of ArcAngel the largest fund in New Zealand dedicated specifically to investing in female start-up leaders

Finally we have a piece from reporter Corey Fuimaono who speaks to NZUSA President Andrew Lessels on Vic Uni's recent vote to leave his organisation and recent reforms that are now taking place to keep members happy.

Corey Fuimaono speaks to NZUSA President Andrew Lessels (Le-Sells) on Vic Uni's recent vote to leave his organisation and recent reforms that are now taking place to keep members happy.