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Stranger Than Fact w/ Felix: Elves and Trolls

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Mon 28 Jun 2021

Felix turns a journalistic eye to the world's most mysterious stories. This week, he enters the world of fantasy to discover the truth behind modern sightings of Elves and Trolls.

Forest and Bird Launch Petition to Stop New or Expanded Coal Mines: June 28, 2021

 Forest and Bird Launch Petition to Stop New or Expanded Coal Mines: June 28, 2021 Forest and Bird Launch Petition to Stop New or Expanded Coal Mines: June 28, 2021, 7.11 MB
Mon 28 Jun 2021

Conservation organisation, Forest and Bird recently launched a new petition to stop new or expanded coal mines in Aotearoa. 

Lynley Hargreaves says it is essential that we start transitioning to a renewable energy economy. 

Jessica Hopkins spoke to Hargreaves about the petition and what changes Forest and Bird are calling for.

Developing a Virtual Placenta w/ Dr Alys Clark: June 28, 2021

 Developing a Virtual Placenta w/ Dr Alys Clark Developing a Virtual Placenta w/ Dr Alys Clark , 10.09 MB
Mon 28 Jun 2021

A virtual placenta developed by Associate professors Dr Alys Clark and Jo James could help with early detection of at-risk pregnancies.

The professors say despite its importance, the placenta is one of the least studied organs. 

Dr Alys Clark spoke to Jessica Hopkins about pregnancy disorders such as fetal growth syndrome, and what this technology will be used for.

The Wire with Noah: June 25, 2021

 The Wire with Noah: June 25, 2021 The Wire with Noah: June 25, 2021, 103.09 MB
Fri 25 Jun 2021

Noah and Zazi's first show!

On Friday's wire, Noah spoke to Professor Michael Baker about the recent Covid-19 case in Wellington, and New Zealand's vaccine rollout.

Noah also spoke to National MP Christopher Luxon for their weekly interview. They discussed the new Covid caes, and Luxon's dispute with Michael Wood in Parliament.

Jemima helped out too, and spoke to Pippa Coom, council representative for the Waitematā and Gulf ward. They discussed the central government's revitalisation project for the Hauraki Gulf, Karangahape Road enhancements and Matariki celebrations.

Zazi spoke to John O'Connell from Life Education Trust about the increase in vaping in primary and intermediate schools. Noah also spoke to the Cancer Society's Shayne Nahu to discuss the science and research around the effects of vaping compared to smoking.

Covid Outbreaks and Vaccines w/ Professor Michael Baker: June 25, 2021

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Fri 25 Jun 2021

Wellington's recent move into Level 2 came as a shock to many New Zealanders accustomed to regular, lockdown-free life. However, epidemiologist and government-advisor Professor Michael Baker was not surprised by the Covid case, aware that it is one of the risks of the cross-Tasman bubble.

 

Noah Ferguson-Dudding spoke to Baker about the recent lockdown and New Zealand's approach to face masks and contact tracing. They also discussed why it is so concerning the new case may be of the delta varient, but how vaccines will protect New Zealanders from the various types of the virus.

Youth Vaping Culture w/ Life Education Trust & The Cancer Society: June 25, 2021

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Fri 25 Jun 2021

Vaping has been around for many years now. However, it is only in recent years that it has become ubiquitous among children and teenagers.

Zazi spoke to Life Education Trust chief executive, John O’Connell, about vaping in schools and the general impact it has on the younger demographic. Noah then talked to Shayne Nahu about the Cancer Society's stance on vaping laws.

Neighbourhood Watch: June 24, 2021

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Thu 24 Jun 2021

Neighbourhood Watch reports on Barnaby Joyce returning to his former position as Deputy Prime Minister after elected leader of the National Party, and the Australian government rejecting a UNESCO report saying it had not done enough to protect the Great Barrier Reef.

Labour's Andrew Little: June 24, 2021

 Labour's Andrew Little: June 24, 2021 Labour's Andrew Little: June 24, 2021, 17.37 MB
Thu 24 Jun 2021

Justin spoke with Health Minister Andrew Little about mental health spending and the COVID-19 scare in Wellington.

Justin's International Desk: June 24, 2021

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Thu 24 Jun 2021

International Desk reports on Hong Kong pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily closing operations after its chief editor and five media executives were arrested on national security charges.

Stephen Vines is a Hong Kong journalist and a columnist for news website Hong Kong Free Press.  He spoke to Justin Wong.

The Wire with Justin: June 24, 2021

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Thu 24 Jun 2021

Justin and Health Minister Andrew Little talked about the COVID-19 scare in Wellington and mental health spending.

International Desk reports on Hong Kong's largest pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily closing.

Neighbourhood Watch reports on the return of Barnaby Joyce as Deputy Prime Minister and a UNESCO report on the Great Barrier Reef.

An Auckland Councillor said he expected more for the Auckland Council-Government fund for Papatoetoe residents affected by the tornado.

National MP Tim van der Molen spoke to producer Louis Macalister about the Government's plans to protect the Hauraki Gulf.