The Wire w/ Alex: 16th June, 2026

This week on the Tuesday Wire...

For Dear Science this week, our expert, Dr Cushla McGoverin, chatted with us about the socioeconomics of aging, the global fungal network, and the impact of cyclones on orangutans.

Wire host Alex spoke to Associate Professor in Global Studies at the University of Auckland, Chris Ogden, about potential peace between the US and Iran.

He also spoke to Senior Lecturer in Architecture and Planning at the University of Auckland, Timothy Welch, about Labour's announced $20 fare cap policy and the practical nature of its implementation. 

News Director Castor spoke to Chairperson of Coromandel Watchdog of Hauraki, Catherine Delahunty, about the Conservation Amendment Bill and how it undermines existing legal protections in the Coromandel region.

And News Teamer Thomas spoke to Deputy Secretary of the Workers First Union, Anita Rosentreter, about the struggles faced by New Zealand’s ambulance services.