The Wire with Max

The New Zealand government has recently joined other nations to condemn international cyber-attacks associated with the Chinese government. In a public statement, GCSB Minister Andrew Little called the attacks "malicious activity" that "undermines global stability.". 

Louis was joined by Jason Young, who is a Professor in Politics and International Relations at Victoria University. They spoke about the potential for retaliation and how New Zealand can maintain a positive relationship with China. 

A recent government proposal to put $rson for Police and Corrections, Simeon Brown, who has spoken out against the proposal, arguing it will giv2.75 million towards a meth rehabiliation programme, led in part by former gang members, has received extensive media coverage in recent weeks. Noah Ferguson-Dudding spoke to Jarrod Gilbert from the University of Canterbury about how gangs are perceived in Aotearoa, and how the goverment should work with them.

Noah also spoke to National Party Spokespee back money to gang leaders.

Neighbourhood Watch reports on South Australia plunging into a second Covid-19 lockdown.

Microplastics are everywhere! - according to new research from the University of Canterbury. Microplastic researchers Professor Sally Gaw and Dr. Laura Revell of the University of Canterbury are currently undertaking research to understand the impact of microplastics in our environment. Conor spoke to Environmental Chemistry Professor Sally Gaw about the research on microplastics and solutions to combat their prevalance.