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Stop Niki's eviction protest

Stop Niki's eviction protest Stop Niki's eviction protest , 4.84 MB
Tue 17 Jan 2017

Today in Glen Innes a protest will take place in support of Niki Rauti. She is a Tamaki Housing Association tenant who is facing eviction from her home which has been sold to developers. Tamaki Redevelopment Company are removing state housing in the area and building a mixture of social, affordable and private housing in their place. Her supporters say that evicting tenants and redeveloping the land is about making money. Reporter Sam Smith spoke to one of the protest organisers Lisa. 

Why do we mourn celebrities on social media?

Why do we mourn celebrities on social media? Why do we mourn celebrities on social media? , 9.38 MB
Tue 17 Jan 2017

2016 was a big year for celebrity deaths. The amount of famous people passing was seemingly bigger than normal, while the scale of public mourning online was more extensive than ever. But what drives people to mourn celebrities on social media? And has social media changed how we respond to the deaths of famous people? Rebecca Kern is a lecturer and researcher in media studies at Manhattan College in New York and has studied the phenomenon that is the collective mourning of celebrities. Reporter Sam Smith spoke to her about social media, death and celebrities. 

Maori suicides at an all time high

 Maori suicides at an all time high Maori suicides at an all time high, 10.57 MB
Tue 17 Jan 2017

A recent New Zealand Medical Record article looks into suicide rates in New Zealand, focusing on age and cultural patterns. The results showed that Maori suicide rates are at a record high, being 1.6 times that of non-Maori. Wire producer Jess Smith spoke to John Snowdon, an old age psychiatrist and the author of the article, about the results and some of the reasons for them.

Three day strike for 3000 junior doctors

 Three day strike for 3000 junior doctors Three day strike for 3000 junior doctors, 5.63 MB
Tue 17 Jan 2017

Around 3000 junior doctors have begun their three day strike today in support of safer working hours and conditions. Currently, junior doctors are expected to work for seven nights in a row, and up to 12 day shifts in a row. They say this putting the lives of patients at risks and are demanding changes be made. bFM reporter John-Michael Swannix filed this report.

The Wire with Sam: Tuesday January 17, 2017

 The Wire: Tuesday, January 17, 2017 Full Show The Wire: Tuesday, January 17, 2017 Full Show , 107.74 MB
Tue 17 Jan 2017

China and NZ make exporting a simple task

China and NZ make exporting a simple task China and NZ make exporting a simple task , 5.96 MB
Mon 16 Jan 2017

A new trade agreement between China and NZ will be giving kiwi exporters and advantage. The agreement launches a new joint data sharing system between the two customs improving the efficiency of exports. 95bFM producer Hannah Ross spoke to Customs Minister Nicky Wagner about the agreement and the advantages New Zealand can gain from it.

 

The rich are getting richer and the poor are getting poorer

 The rich are getting richer and the poor are getting poorer The rich are getting richer and the poor are getting poorer, 5.73 MB
Mon 16 Jan 2017

OXFAM will be released a report that exposes extreme wealth disparities in New Zealand. The report shows that 1% of New Zealanders own 20% of the country’s wealth and that the number of wealthy New Zealanders worth more than $50 million also grew by 20% in the past year. The Executive Director of OXFAM, Rachel Le Mesurier, spoke to 95bFM producer Martha Lees about the main findings of the report. 

The Wire with Hannah: Monday January 16, 2017

 The Wire : Monday January 16, 2017 The Wire : Monday January 16, 2017, 92.7 MB
Mon 16 Jan 2017

NZ's great walks are being walked on too often

 NZ's great walks are being walked on too often NZ's great walks are being walked on too often, 6.68 MB
Mon 16 Jan 2017

The Department of Conservation has reported huge numbers of walkers using New Zealand’s Great Walks this summer. Due to the strain this puts on DOC’s limited resources, they have said that they may consider charging a ‘differential fee’ for the Great Walks. While DOC considers the increased popularity to be a positive thing, some groups of trampers aren’t happy about the number of people using the walks. Federated Mountain Clubs Vice President Jan Finlayson spoke to 95bFM producer Martha Lees about the impact of the Great Walks’ renewed popularity.

 

A new lab to help our hearts

 A new lab to help our hearts A new lab to help our hearts, 5.55 MB
Mon 16 Jan 2017

A new Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory (Cath Lab) has opened at Tauranga hospital and will be taking its first patient this afternoon. The lab will provide care close to home in a one-stop-shop for heart patients. 95bFM producer Hannah Ross spoke to Clinical Nurse Manager Jason Money about the new lab.