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Vaping - does it actually help with quitting smoking?: Septmeber 16, 2019

 Vaping - does it actually help with quitting smoking?: Septmeber 16, 2019 Vaping - does it actually help with quitting smoking?: Septmeber 16, 2019, 18.75 MB
Mon 16 Sep 2019

Vaping is on the rise, with many people turning to them to help quit smoking cigarettes. While many still contain nicotine, they do not contain many of the harmful chemicals found in cigarettes that can often lead to death. A New Zealand study has found that those who use nicotine e-cigarettes in conjunction with other nicotine supplements such as patches have a higher chance of quitting than those who don’t. Lachlan spoke with the study’s lead researcher Dr Natalie Walker about the results.

 

Interview with Andreas Harsono, part two: September 16, 2019

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Mon 16 Sep 2019

Sherry spoke to Human Rights watch reporter for Indonesia Andreas Harsono on the rise of political islam. Theyalso speak on discrimination between minority religions, LGBTQ community, the ethnic Chinese and the 2019 Indonesian elections, one of the largest democratic processes.

The Wire with Jemima: September 16, 2019

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Mon 16 Sep 2019

This week on the Monday Wire, Sherry interviews Cotton On workers on strike over the living wage in Auckland. Jemima speaks to Green Party co-leader James Shaw about the government's progress on the climate crisis and compulsory Aotearoa history in schools. Southern Cross is back with the latest in Pacific news. Lachlan talks to Dr Natalie Walker about vaping as a way to quit smoking. Finally, Sherry speaks to Human Rights Watch reporter Andreas Harsono about the rise of political Islam in Indonesia. 

Te Wiki o te Reo Māori: 13th September, 2019

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Fri 13 Sep 2019

With 2019's Te Wiki o te Reo Māori (Māori Language Week) coming to a close, we look at the historical context in which it was first celebrated.

The National Party with Denise Lee: 13th of September, 2019

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Fri 13 Sep 2019

The Wire with Laura: 13th of September, 2019

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Fri 13 Sep 2019

Finally fossil free: 13th September, 2019

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Fri 13 Sep 2019

With the announcement that the University of Auckland will divest from fossil fuels, producer Bronnie Wilde speaks to Isaac Ottley from Fossil Free UoA.

The Impact of T*rf Talk with Ahi Wi-Hongi: 13th of September, 2019

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Fri 13 Sep 2019

Education Reform in New Zealand: September 12, 2019

 Education Reform in New Zealand: September 12, 2019 Education Reform in New Zealand: September 12, 2019, 6.78 MB
Thu 12 Sep 2019

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Education Minister Chris Hipkins announced plans to make the teaching of New Zealand history compulsory in schools this morning. Ardern says this will "reset a national framework so all learners and ākonga are aware of key aspects of New Zealand history and how they have influenced and shaped the nation.” 

Deb spoke to Education Minister Chris Hipkins about the planned changes, who started by explaining how New Zealand history is currently approached in schools.

The Wire with Justin: September 12, 2019

 The Wire with Justin: September 12, 2019 The Wire with Justin: September 12, 2019, 46.86 MB
Thu 12 Sep 2019

Justin discussed with Justice Minister Andrew Little on recent government announcements on making New Zealand history compulsory at schools and new mental health initiatives, as well as abortion law reform and National leader Simon Bridges' recent trip to China.

Deb talked to Educational Minister Chris Hipkins in more detail on making New Zealand history a compulsory subject at schools.

International Desk gave an update on Hong Kong and Justin talked to two high school students who organized class boycotts.

And on Neighbourhood Watch, Australian correspondent Zoe covered the federal government's decision to drug test welfare recipients and a protest in front of Victoria's state parliament in Melbourne against a new highway for destroying aboriginal land.