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New research finds plastic smells a bit fishy

 New research finds plastic smells a bit fishy New research finds plastic smells a bit fishy, 9.55 MB

A new study shows fish might be eating plastic waste in the water because they mistake it for food. This in itself doesn't sound like a revelation - we've known for ages that sea animals eat plastic debris, which then has massive implications for marine ecosystems. But this new research suggests it's, in fact, the smell of the debris that confuses the fish - the scientists found fish respond to the smell of the plastic waste in the same way they respond to the smell of their food. News Director Ximena spoke to lead author of the study from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Matthew Savoca, to learn more.

This Weeks Bit's: Sunday, 27th of August, 2017

 This Weeks Bit's: Sunday, 27th of August, 2017 This Weeks Bit's: Sunday, 27th of August, 2017, 32.26 MB

"We think it's time to catch up"

 "We think it's time to catch up" "We think it's time to catch up", 18.81 MB

As part of 95bfm's ongoing election coverage we speak to Labour transport spokesperson, Phil Twyford, fresh from an appearance on Three's AM Show.

State of the States with Russian interference

State of the States with Russian interference State of the States with Russian interference , 6.48 MB

Lachlan spoke with Associate Professor Stepehen Hoadley about the recent prosecutions regarding Russian interference in the 2016 election.

This Day in History: 1917

 This Day in History: 1917 This Day in History: 1917, 28.13 MB

This Day in History takes us back to 1917, and the British government's official declaration of support for the Zionist movement, the Balfour Declaration.

After the Declaration, Jewish immigration to Palestine would increase, leading to tensions, skirmishes and eventually war with the local population.

The Wire with India: Tuesday 21st November, 2017

 The Wire with India: Tuesday 21st November, 2017 The Wire with India: Tuesday 21st November, 2017, 107.81 MB

This week on the Tuesday Wire, we hear from Andrew Little about the new Pike River Mine agency and Ngāpuhi talks, Professor Jack Heinemann about herbicides causing antibiotic resistant bacteria, two people who are raising awareness of HIV in Auckland and an academic from Victoria University about China's influence on New Zealand through Confucius Institutes. And on the Green desk, Conor Mercer speaks with Dr. Regina Eisert, field leader of the ‘Antarctica Top predator Program’ in the Ross Sea.

Green Desk: Tracking killer whales in Antarctica

 Green Desk: Tracking killer whales in Antarctica Green Desk: Tracking killer whales in Antarctica, 54.87 MB

On the Green Desk this week, Conor Mercer speaks with Dr. Regina Eisert, field leader of the ‘Antarctica Top predator Program’ in the Ross Sea.

Tim Barnett Discusses Potential Changes to Lending Laws

 Tim Barnett Discusses Potential Changes to Lending Laws Tim Barnett Discusses Potential Changes to Lending Laws, 23.94 MB

Producer Conor speaks with Time Barnett, of the Building Finacial Capbility program, and the potential changes we may see to high rate and pay day loans. The government has set the goal of regulating the instant loan market within the first 100 days of parliment. 

What's the state of media ownership in New Zealand?

 What's the state of media ownership in New Zealand? What's the state of media ownership in New Zealand?, 10.8 MB

The JMAD New Zealand Media ownership report is an annual report by AUT’s Merja Myllylahti, a philosophy Doctorate who looks into media ownership trends locally and internationally. The report, which has been running for seven years now, is a key document in understanding trends, transparency and control in the media.
Joel spoke to Merja about this.

Dissecting the medicinal cannabis bill with Ross Bell

 Dissecting the medicinal cannabis bill with Ross Bell Dissecting the medicinal cannabis bill with Ross Bell, 10.95 MB

This afternoon MPs will vote on the government’s plan seeking to make medicinal cannabis more available.

The bill purportedly lays the foundation for a regulated medical cannabis industry and also gives a defence for the terminally ill to use and possess cannabis.

The Greens have submitted a similar bill that is more far reaching. Their bill would allow patients, with a terminal illness or debilitating condition, to grow their own cannabis, subject to a doctor's permission.

Medicinal cannabis campaigner Rebecca Reider has criticized the government’s bill, claiming that it doesn’t go far enough and will still criminalize suffering people.

Reuben McLaren spoke to Ross Bell, the Executive Director of the New Zealand Drug foundation, to discuss the benefits and drawbacks.