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Media and conflict: a tricky situation

Media and conflict: a tricky situation Media and conflict: a tricky situation , 20.18 MB
Tue 11 Apr 2017

The war in Syria is in its 6th year, and as a war, it has been plagued by the spread of propaganda, misinformation and competing narratives, as the parties involved attempt to control the information war taking place alongside the conflict on the ground. However, how exactly does the media cover conflict? What barriers do they face? And who should we believe when there are so many different versions of events? Reporter Sam Smith speaks to University of Auckland political studies lecturer Maria Armoudian about the role of the media during war and conflict. 

New Guinea's elusive dog finally shows its face

 New Guinea's elusive dog finally shows its face New Guinea's elusive dog finally shows its face, 22.55 MB
Tue 11 Apr 2017

Mack speaks with one of the researchers behind the discovery of a New Guinea dog thought to have no longer existed in the wild for the past 50 years.

The Wire with Mack: Tuesday April 11, 2017

 The Wire with Mack: Tuesday April 11, 2017 The Wire with Mack: Tuesday April 11, 2017, 102.09 MB
Tue 11 Apr 2017

Check out the full podcast for this week's Tuesday show, where we speak to Māori Party co-leader Marama Fox about the latest in Māori issues, Sam has a report on the recent boom in New Zealand music revenue, we look at the reemergence of an elusive New Guinea dog, and more. 

Is free speech under threat?

 Is free speech under threat in NZ? Is free speech under threat in NZ?, 6.78 MB
Mon 10 Apr 2017

An open letter claiming free speech is under threat in New Zealand attracted the signatures of 27 prominent New Zealanders earlier this year. This followed calls for a review of hate speech legislation and the voluntary de-registration of the short-lived Auckland University European Students Association. To get both sides of the story, bfm producer Ben spoke with the man behind the open letter, Dr Paul Moon, and the National President of the New Zealand Union of Students Associations.

Promoting inclusivity in NZ schools

 Promoting inclusivity in NZ schools Promoting inclusivity in NZ schools, 3.86 MB
Mon 10 Apr 2017

In late 2016 various groups from the education and disability sectors launched the "Education for All" campaign, to call for greater support for students with disabilities. One of the groups behind the campaign is the Inclusive Education Action Group, bfm producer Ben spoke with one of their members, Trish Grant, about the current state of support for students with disabilities.

 

Israeli police block Palestinian March of Return commemorations

 Israeli police block Palestinian March of Return commemorations Israeli police block Palestinian March of Return commemorations, 3.12 MB
Mon 10 Apr 2017

Israeli police have blocked this year's annual Palestinian March of Return. The police have denied the organisers a permit, saying there is a shortage of officers to oversee the march. However, Palestinian leaders in Israel see this as yet another effort to silence their resistance. bFM reporter Amanda Jane Robinson took a look at the 1948 Nakba and the history of the March of Return.

The Wire with Amanda: Monday 10th April, 2017

 The Wire with Amanda: Monday 10th April, 2017 The Wire with Amanda: Monday 10th April, 2017, 111 MB
Mon 10 Apr 2017

Amanda Jane Robinson and producer Ben Goldson bring you The Wire for Monday 10th April. We hear from Professor Paul Moon and National President of the New Zealand Union of Student Associations Jonathan Gee about whether or not free speech is in danger on the University campus. We talk to representatives from the Avondale Business Association and the Salvation Army talking about whether banning beggars from store fronts is an effective solution. We have our weekly chat with the Green Party, this week talking to co-leader Metiria Turei about the initial party list and US air strikes in Syria. As usual we have AUT Pacific Media Centre’s Kendall Hutt talking all about the latest in Pacific news for Southern Cross. We take a look into the history of the Palestinian March of Return. And lastly, we have Trish Grant from the Inclusivity Education Action Group talking about support for student with disabilities.

Should business owners be able to ban storefront begging?

 Should business owners be able to ban storefront begging? Should business owners be able to ban storefront begging?, 9.95 MB
Mon 10 Apr 2017

95bFM reporter Ben Goldson speaks to Avondale Business Association chairman Duncan MacDonald and Salvation Army Social Policy and Parliamentary Unit’s Lieutenant Colonel Ian Hutson about whether business owners should be able to banning beggars from store fronts.

This Week's Bits: Sunday 9th of April, 2017

 This Week's Bits: Sunday 9th of April, 2017 This Week's Bits: Sunday 9th of April, 2017, 29.18 MB
Sun 9 Apr 2017

Hannah Ross gives you the low down of this weeks best bFM news bits. 

The Wire with Tess: Friday 7th April, 2017

 The Wire with Tess: Friday 7th April, 2017 The Wire with Tess: Friday 7th April, 2017, 105.49 MB
Fri 7 Apr 2017

Check out the full show from Friday 7th of April where Tess speak to Deborah Mackenzie from The Backbone Collective about a report that outlines domestic violence and NZ family court. We have our weekly chat with National MP, Jami-Lee Ross talking about the data collection for the Ministry of Social Development and the Typhoid cases in NZ. We had Radio Adelaide’s Nicole Wedding for all the latest in Australian news. We had the owner of the wine cellar, Rohan Evans, talking about gentrification and it’s affects on alternative musicians and venue owners within central Auckland. We also had the New Zealand Fire Service Station Officer, Chris Kennedy about their new virtual reality experience. And we had have WWF campaigner, David Tong discussing dolphin safe fishing methods and Maui dolphin protection.