Issues of Problem Gambling have been plaguing Timaru, however the areas district council have largely allowed their laws to remain the same. 

Minor changes have taken place, particularly in letting new venues for gambling operate at a limit of seven pokie machines, but the Problem Gambling Foundation say this is far from enough. 

The region's district councillor claims that the funds from gambling is important due to the amount it funds local community groups.

To learn more, Liam spoke to Andree Froude from the Problem Gambling Foundation about the issues. 

Protests in Iran began two months ago after the death in custody of Mahsa Amini who was detained by so-called morality police for allegedly breaking strict hijab rules.

This week a court in Iran has issued the first death sentence to a person arrested for taking part in the protests against the country's government which began two months ago.

Human rights groups have warned Iranian authorities may be planning mass executions. 

A University of Auckland PHD student who is from Iran is calling on Aotearoa, and its Universities to do more to condemn the human rights abuses in Iran. 

We started off our interview addressing allegations regarding a University of Auckland staff member, sharing their support of the Iranian regime online.

Media composer and sonic artist Thomas Arbor has a kōrero about his gig at the Wine Cellar tomorrow alongside Motte and Household Spirits. Whakarongo mai nei! 

This week on the biggest show on the radio! Annabel and Callum count down the 10 biggest songs as voted by you... also songs by Tirzah, Feist, Hot Chip and Frankie Cosmos. 

Neil Ieremia has a kōrero about Black Grace dance company's latest project The Art of Black Grace. Whakarongo mai nei! 

Clip clop clip clop... what's that sound, I hear you ask? Why, the Hobby Horse of course! 

The Prime Minister is overseas, so our Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson has a chat about the Black Ferns' win, the reappointment of Adrian Orr as governor of the Reserve Bank, and the Prime Minister's trip to the East Asia Summit and Apec. Whakarongo mai nei! 

The show kicks off with a chat with Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson as the Prime Minister is overseas, the Rob chats ancient combs in the Mind Trench, Neil Ieremia chats about The Art of Black Grace, and Amelia d'Screte is here for Word Salad! Whakarongo mai nei! 

Bonjour! Today on the show we forgive the French for nuking the Pacific and bombing the Rainbow Warrior by playing some of their funky tunes. Aotea also joins me at the end of the show to plug her playlist Mellow 2 that she listens to while going for walks.

Rob reveals the secrets of an ancient comb.