Lately for Friday 21 May 2021
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10:20 BBC vitriol erupts over Bashir's Diana interview
It's late morning in the UK and vitriol is building against the BBC for its journalist, Martin Bashir's 1995 interview with Princess Diana. The BBC's director general Tim Davie has described the corporation's failures as "very, very serious" and says he accepts 'multiple serious failures'. Prince William has blasted the BBC for playing on Princess Diana's fears, fueled paranoia and covered up what they knew. Our UK correspondent, John Bevir is outside a news agents in Bristol.
Princess Diana during her visit in Bonn on the 15 November, 1987. Photo: Sven Simon/ dpa Picture-Alliance via AFP
10:30 Maori wards being established by local authorities
Earlier this week, Hastings announced it was establishing two Maori wards, but Napier has not, opting to wait til later in the year, arguing it didn't have time to properly consult the community. Karyn speaks with the Executive Director of the Maori Council and chair of the National Maori Authority, Matthew Tukaki about the changes to the law earlier this year that enabled councils to establish Māori wards in the same way as general wards.
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10:45 Out Lately with Finn Johansson
Haven't caught up with Finnbar Halley Castree Johansson for a few too many weeks but he's back tonight for Out Lately. His picks tonight include Little Simz and Dunedin's Death and the Maiden.