Last weekend, the National Party elected to keep their party president, Peter Goodfellow, despite some opposition. Noah Ferguson-Dudding spoke to National MP Christopher Luxon about what he got out of the conference, and Judith Collins' statements on unity. They also discussed the Young Nats' and Chris Bishop's statements against the National Party's stance on a bill banning conversion therapy.

Ilena spoke with Terry Bellamak, president of ALRANZ Abortion Rights Aotearoa, and Jackie Edmond, the Chief Executive of Family Planning, on the new bill that has passed in Western Australia that grants 'safe access zones' around abortion providers. Those seeking abortions would not be harrassed by anti-abortion protestors within a 150 metre radius of any clinic. This brings Western Australia up to speed with the legislation in place in the rest of Australia- but New Zealand still does not provide any kind of protection for those visiting these centres. 

Ilena discusses with Terry and Jackie the current bill being proposed to the government that looks to change this, and how it falls short in some areas, as well as what they would like to see changed to ensure more equitable and protected access to abortion.

A new study from the University of Otago will investigate the long term effects of elite sport on athletes in the Olympics, Commonwealth Games and Paralympics. Noah Ferguson-Dudding spoke to Dr Xaviour Walker, who is leading the study, about what he hopes to find.

Noah also spoke to Dr David Gerrard, a former Olympic swimmer who is also involved in the study, about how the wellbeing of elite athletes has changed over time.

Epidemiologist Professor Michael Baker spoke to Noah Ferguson-Dudding about the government's latest announcements around Covid-19. They discussed how New Zealand can open up to the rest of the world, while still pursuing an elimination strategy, as well as the potential risks of varients.

Erin G looped us some beautiful haunting tunes on their shiny gold Les Paul, with some throwbacks they wrote when they were 17 to songs that are soon be released! With their producer Izak holding it down on the bass, come check out some tunes straight from the heart. 

Today, Ilena talked to Cr. Shane Henderson about the new IPCC report and how the findings translate into Auckland's climate change mitigation and adaptations strategies. He also outlined what's been happening of late in Henderson with the joint Council, Auckland Transport and NZ Transport Agency 'Henderson Streets For People' project.

Today, Ilena talked to Cr. Shane Henderson about the new IPCC report and how the findings translate into Auckland's climate change mitigation and adaptations strategies. He also outlined what's been happening of late in Henderson with the joint Council, Auckland Transport and NZ Transport Agency 'Henderson Streets For People' project.

Phoebe Rings have just released their debut EP! Vocalist, pianist and songwriter Crystal popped by for a chat ahead of their celebration show next week and upcoming performance at Drive Island! 

Tune in for this week's edition of Breakfast Buffet chatting to RDU's Ben and Josh! Whakarongo mai! 

New Zealand's revamped Covid-19 strategy would include an accelerated vaccination rollout, a new individual risk-based border, and self-isolation at home for vaccinated travellers instead of two weeks at MIQ.

Justin Wong reports.