Justine Sachs is on the line and answering all your questions about rights and plights in the workforce. Knowledge is power! Whakarongo mai! 

Penelope Noir is in studio and joining her this morning is special guest, Programme Director at Mindful Fashion New Zealand Jacinta FitzGerald! Whakarongo mai nei for a great chat about sustainable fashion initiatives in Aotearoa. 

Since 2014, Yemen has been embroiled in an ongoing civil war. In the process, it has become the salient battleground for the ongoing rivalry between Saudi Arabia and Iran and has been described as the world’s worst humanitarian disaster by the UN. What are the causes of the war? What has been the impact of foreign intervention? What is the pathway for peace? Doug Becker speaks with Hamoud Salhi and Charles Schmitz.

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Frances Chan discovers the multi-instrumental synergy of big bands and jazz orchestras, from the 1930s to recent award-winners, plus some smokin' duets.

Back into Lockdown. Playing mostly old favourites this week to cheer everyone up. Might be diferent next sunday.

Silas Futura chats to Jess about tracks from his debut EP, 'Pluto'. He shares stories behind several songs and discusses his love for Sci-Fi and how that has shaped his music.

Tracklist:

Thanks to NZ On Air Music!

This week's show featured new music from Silas Futura, Black Midi, Iceage, El Michels Affair and more. 

Christoper Luxon, the National MP for Botany, had his maiden speech in Parliament this week. He spoke about his career as Air New Zealand's CEO, his goals for the National Party, and the role of his faith in his personal life. Noah Ferguson-Dudding spoke about the speech with Luxon as part of his weekly catch-up with the MP.

Yesterday, Labour MP Ginny Andersen's Bereavement Leave for Miscarriage bill passed its third and final reading unanimously in Parliament. The law will amend the Holidays Act and covers miscarriage and still birth. Both the mother and their partner can access up to 3 days leave under the law. 

News and Editorial Director Jemima Huston speaks to Ginny Andersen about the law change and why it is important that miscarriage is seen as a loss rather than a sickness.