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A brown girl is in the ring. Dr Jemaima Tiatia-Seath (the co-Head of the School of Māori Studies and Pacific Studies) explores life as a Pasifika academic. A highlight from Raising the Bar 2021. Audio

The Waikato Mongrel Mob says its being unfairly targetted by the police and has accused them of using the latest international drug sting as a smear campaign against gangs.

Senior members of the… Audio

A racist tirade left on the answerphone of one of the country's most pre-eminent Pacific academics has caused widespread shock - but little surprise.

Others working in the space say that while this… Audio

Ecologist Dr Mike Joy says he is disappointed in the final report released by the Climate Change commission yesterday. He talks to Wallace about he thinks should be happening. Audio

We humans have been evolving for millions of years, so why do we still have dodgy knees, crooked teeth and need glasses? Alex Bezzerides looks to answer those questions with his debut book. Audio

Jo Burzynska is a wine writer, musician and multisensory artist who has just graduated with an unusual PhD. She joins Jesse to explain how sound and taste are related.  Audio

Are your pears going off faster than they should? Are you having to throw things out every week? Sarah Pritchett from Love Food Hate Waste is on hand to explain why things keep going from whole to… Audio

Yesterday the Government announced a rebate scheme for electric and hybrid vehicles. Jesse is joined by the Executive Director of the Sustainable Business Council Mike Burrell to discuss the impact… Audio

The G7 summit has wrapped up in the UK. The leaders of the seven wealthy liberal democracies discussed climate change, vaccine distribution, and relations with China. Waikato University professor of… Audio

A major awareness campaign around the risks of taking and sharing nudes has been launched. Netsafe and the Classification Office Te Mana Whakaatu have teamed up to help guide rangatahi - for instance… Audio

The Waitangi National Trust is working towards a decision on whether women can speak on the paepae at Waitangi next year. Earlier this year, National's leader Judith Collins was not allowed to speak… Audio

New Zealand Winegrowers has major concerns ahead of this year's wine excise tax increase. The rate is set to lift by about a 1-and-a-half percent on July first and industry group chair Clive Jones… Audio

New Zealand Winegrowers has major concerns ahead of this year's wine excise tax increase. The rate is set to lift by about a 1-and-a-half percent on July first and industry group chair Clive Jones… Audio

Novak Djokovic says everything is possible as he targets a 'golden' Grand Slam this year after winning the French Open for the second time. Audio

The government's feebate scheme for electric vehicles could lead to a temporary spike in prices, due to low supply. Audio