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Research reveals concerning teen suicide findings

 Research reveals concerning teen suicide findings Research reveals concerning teen suicide findings, 7.43 MB
Wed 21 Jun 2017

A survey of 8500 young New Zealanders has revealed that those exposed to suicide attempts of people close to them are far more likely to take their own lives. 95bFM reporter Adam Jacobson speaks with one of the lead authors of the study from the University of Auckland, Associate Professor Simon Denny, to find out more about the research.

Tracey Martin on anti-smacking law referendum

 Tracey Martin on anti-smacking law referendum Tracey Martin on anti-smacking law referendum, 18.81 MB
Wed 21 Jun 2017

Today on the show, Tracey talks to Ximena about New Zealand First’s call for a binding referendum on repealing the ‘anti-smacking’ law, ten-years-on from its emergence.

 

Dear Science: Groovy (and controversial) discoveries

Dear Science: Groovy (and controversial) discoveries Dear Science: Groovy (and controversial) discoveries , 35.88 MB
Wed 21 Jun 2017

AUT’s Allan Blackman is back again for Dear Science, today talking about how researchers have developed a solar paint that can generate energy, the 69th anniversary of the demonstration of the first microgroove LP, as well as some recent controversy around the gene editing technology, CRISPR.

The Wire with Ximena: Wednesday June 21, 2017

 The Wire with Ximena: Wednesday June 21, 2017 The Wire with Ximena: Wednesday June 21, 2017, 94.92 MB
Wed 21 Jun 2017

Today on the jam-packed show, Ximena, Adam & Will look at some of the latest political hot topics of the week, including the Todd Barclay bugging scandal and NZ First’s call for a referendum on the ‘anti-smacking’ law. AUT’s Allan Blackman also joins them as usual in the studio for Dear Science, chatting about how researchers have developed a solar paint that can generate energy, as well as some recent controversy around a gene editing technology called CRISPR.

From Russia, with policy

From Russia, with policy From Russia, with policy , 28.3 MB
Tue 20 Jun 2017

Last week it was announced that Suzie Dawson will be the leader of the Internet Party at this year’s election. Suzie is a citizen journalist and activist who is currently based in Moscow and it is not yet known whether she will return to New Zealand for the campaign. Suzie spoke to us live from Moscow.

Houses or slums?

Houses or slums? Houses or slums? , 16.51 MB
Tue 20 Jun 2017

Questions are being raised about the state of Auckland's boarding houses after a Nation investigation revealed substandard living conditions in two houses in Papatoetoe and Otahuhu. These particular boarding houses had windows missing, were damp and smelled of excrement. This follows the death of a baby boy just days after being born in a boarding house in Favona last month. Labour are saying that slum boarding houses have got to stop and are proposing a warrant of fitness for boarding houses. Reporter Sam Smith spoke to the Salvation Army's Major Campbell Roberts to discuss the state of Auckland's boarding houses and what needs to be done about them.

Maori Land Services bill gets a red rating

Maori Land Services bill gets a red rating Maori Land Services bill gets a red rating , 16.25 MB
Tue 20 Jun 2017

A damning Treasury report is raising questions about the delivery of Te Ururoa Flavell's proposed Māori Land Service bill. Treasury gave the bill a ‘red' rating which Labour Ikaroa-Rāwhiti MP Meka Whaitiri says indicates major issues exist with the project. The bill would provide for a range of services to be available to Maori land owners including dispute resolution services and owner decision making services. Wire reporter Mack Smith spoke to Whaitiri about the problems Labour has with the bill.

Women bosses are expected to be nice

 Women bosses are expected to be nice Women bosses are expected to be nice, 10.09 MB
Tue 20 Jun 2017

A study into how gender affects our expectations in the workplace has turned up some worrying results.

The Massey University PhD research shows male managers are praised for caring about their employees, while women managers are just expected to do so.

Study author Dr Jane Hurst says these expectations are usually unconscious, and most people believe they treat their managers the same regardless of gender.

Dr Hurst spoke to Wire producer Daniel Walker.

World Refugee Day

 World Refugee Day World Refugee Day, 9.42 MB
Tue 20 Jun 2017

It’s World Refugee Day, and attention’s being called back to how many people from war-torn countries we’re letting into New Zealand.

Protesters are gathering in Wellington to once again call on the government to double our refugee quota.

They’re targeting individual MPs - because they want the quota issue to be a conscience vote in parliament.

Doing our Bit campaigner Murdoch Stephens spoke to Wire producer Daniel Walker about their gathering.

"Making housing look more affordable than it really is": Phil Twyford on the Housing Affordability Measure

 "Making housing look more affordable than it really is": Phil Twyford on the Housing Affordability Measure "Making housing look more affordable than it really is": Phil Twyford on the Housing Affordability Measure, 8.85 MB
Mon 19 Jun 2017

This year saw the unveling of the Ministry for Business, Innovation and Employment's Housing Affordability Measure, around two years after it was due.

However, the Reserve Bank is unhappy with it, having expressed doubts about the interest rate upon which the measure is based.

For more, bFM producer Ben spoke to Labour's spokesperson for housing, Phil Twyford