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New Zealand's first aspiring refugee MP

 New Zealand's first aspiring refugee MP New Zealand's first aspiring refugee MP, 5.69 MB
Wed 18 Jan 2017

Yesterday Golriz Ghahraman announced that she is joining the Green Party and hopes to become NZ’s first refugee MP. Ghahraman currently works as a human rights lawyer in the High Court, where she represents family members caring for their disabled relatives. Olivia Mortimer-Eade speaks with Golriz about her future in politics.

Researcher makes spinal injury breakthrough

 Researcher makes spinal injury breakthrough Researcher makes spinal injury breakthrough, 6.1 MB
Wed 18 Jan 2017

Spinal cord injuries are common in New Zealand, and 40% are a result motor vehicle accidents. They often have a major impact over the lives of those injured, which is why effective treatment is being sought by the international science community. A budding researcher at the forefront of this field from the University of Auckland, Jarred Griffin, is doing some interesting research into how gene therapy might treat such injuries. Ximena speaks to him about his findings.

Report: Low-key investigation into government arts funding

 Report: Low-key investigation into government arts funding Report: Low-key investigation into government arts funding, 12.03 MB
Wed 18 Jan 2017

Recently, there's been a prevelent rhetoric about the government's lack of support for the arts and creative industries. Producer Olivia Mortimer-Eade explored this topic and reports on the issue.

The Wire with Ximena: Wednesday January 18, 2017

 The Wire with Ximena: Wednesday January 18, 2017 The Wire with Ximena: Wednesday January 18, 2017, 103.36 MB
Wed 18 Jan 2017

Check out the full show from Wednesday 18th January, where Ximena & Olivia take a look at youth homelessness, eco-friendly bullets, arts funding and more. 

The appeal of wax will never die

The appeal of wax will never die The appeal of wax will never die , 6.25 MB
Tue 17 Jan 2017

Why do people still collect vinyl records? Associate Professor Karen Fernandez from the University of Auckland has undertaken research into this to find out what drives people to continue to collect records in an age where streaming is the norm. Reporter Sam Smith spoke to Fernandez about her research. 

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