Earlier today, Amnesty International New Zealand released a statement regarding the condition of prisons during the current lockdown, this comes after three new cases were found at Mt Eden Prison. Amnesty International New Zealand is calling for the government and the Minister of Corrections to ensure that proactive measures are taken to protect people in prison through access to vaccinations, PPE, health care and mental health services. Joe talked to Lisa Woods, the Campaign Manager for Amnesty International on the matter.

Che, aka bb gurl, spoke to us this morning about the brand new single 'Spring bb' which features Hans. and Theia. Whakarongo mai nei to hear abou the mixtape Che has been working on! 

Today on the Wire, Jemima Huston speaks to Dr Andrew Chen, a Research Fellow for Koi Tū – the Centre for Informed Futures at the University of Auckland, about how new technologies will help New Zealand live safely with Covid-19 from now and into the future. 

Joe Wickins talks to Amnesty International New Zealand's Lisa Woods about the condition of prisons amidst the current lockdown, and how prisoners must be protected from COVID-19.

This week on Tomorrow’s World, Isla Christensen and Stella Huggins discuss the rise of synthetic diamonds with Dr Geoff Wilmott. 

Finally, Jemima interviews Dr Deborah Powell, the National Secretary of APEX, about the month-long strike for Ministry of Education psychologists that started last week.

The show kicks off with some Second Guessing; the Mayor phones up for Sounding Off w/ Phil Goff; the v wonderful bb gurl is on the line for a chat about a lovely new single; Alice teaches us how to put on a show on Stage Direction; and we do some learning on Ready Steady Learn! Whakarongo mai! 

Dr. Annika Winbo phones up to talk about her research into Long QT syndrome. Whakarongo mai! 

Alice phones up to chat about how to put on your own theatre show. Whakarongo mai! 

The Mayor phones up to talk about rapid antigen testing, vaccine passports, and the canning of the Auckland Harbour Bridge cycleway. Whakarongo mai! 

Recent statistics from the United Kingdom wildlife charity, Butterfly Conservation shows the average number of butterflies and moths per count is the lowest they have ever recorded.

Jessica speaks to Jacqui Knight from Moths and Butterflies New Zealand Trust about who says urgent action is needed to save Butterfly and Moth species in Aotearoa. 

She started off the interview asking Knight about the trust, and the work they are doing.

Genetic testing is used in healthcare to determine a patient’s risk for some conditions. However some medical professionals have raised concerns about insurers using genetic test results to refuse cover or increase premiums. 

Jessica spoke to Professor Andrew Shelling, of the University of Auckland who says Australians can obtain health insurance without fear of genetic discrimination, but New Zealanders who are being proactive about their health by having genetic testing are at risk of being penalised both financially and medically.

Shelling is urging the Government to ban this practice for insurers, and consider this issue in its insurance contract law review. 

Here is that interview...

Associate Professor Kerry Gibson from the University of Auckland recently published a book called What Young People Want from Mental Health Services. 

Gibson is calling for a change in how we approach youth mental health In New Zealand. She says that young people need to be involved in this process as they know what works best for them. 

Jessica Hopkins started the interview asking Gibson about her research in this area, where she interviewed nearly 400 young people.