For Dear Science this week, our expert, Professor Allan Blackman will be talking to us about all things birds 

For our weekly catchup with the National Party, Host Sara spoke to MP Carl Bates about pressures on the education system, and New Zealand’s diplomatic relations

Producer Faith spoke to commercial law professor Alex Sims from the University of Auckland about AI-generated art, who owns the copyright, and what laws need to be put in place

Last week, thousands of secondary teachers went on strike demanding a better pay agreement from the government. 

The Post-Primary Teachers’ Association rejected the government’s offer for a one percent pay rise, which they say is the lowest in generations.

Amidst staff shortages forcing some schools to take days off with not enough teachers, in addition to a variety of recent curriculum changes, union leaders have said the education sector is stretched-thin. 

As well, the latest Security Threat Environment report has shown that New Zealand is facing the ‘toughest’ national security environment of late, with issues like global conflicts, violent extremism, foreign interference and espionage at the forefront of concern

Last week, thousands of secondary teachers went on strike demanding a better pay agreement from the government. 

The Post-Primary Teachers’ Association rejected the government’s offer for a one percent pay rise, which they say is the lowest in generations.

Amidst staff shortages forcing some schools to take days off with not enough teachers, in addition to a variety of recent curriculum changes, union leaders have said the education sector is stretched-thin. 

As well, the latest Security Threat Environment report has shown that New Zealand is facing the ‘toughest’ national security environment of late, with issues like global conflicts, violent extremism, foreign interference and espionage at the forefront of concern

In this day and age, “just use AI” seems to be a common response when people need a quick and easy solution to make digital art. There’s currently no protection for AI-generated art in Aotearoa, but commercial law Professor Alex Sims believes such copyright laws could be possible. But whose art is it, really?

Producer Faith spoke to Alex about the complexities and grey areas of AI art, how copyright needs to be approached, and how artists who create their own works without being aided by AI are already affected.

In my house we're playing tech house, what about yours?

Today on Loose Reads, Suri is up in the studio to chat about Endling by Maria Reva - An unforgettable debut novel about the journey of three women and one extremely endangered snail through contemporary Ukraine.

Whakarongo mai nei!

Thanks to Timeout Bookstore!

This week for Fashun Milly and Rosetta were joined in the studio by Penelope Noir and Julia Parnell chatting about Julia Parnell's new series 'Cutting the Curve', that documents the fashion industry's approach to plus-size fashion. The series launches today at 12pm on YouTube and RNZ. 

Whakarongo mai nei!

Your Bosom Selecta today is none other than Taylor MacGregor, one of two exceptional NZ music nerds that host Freak the Sheep! Freak the Sheep showcases the amazing local talent from all across the country thanks to NZ On Air. Catch the show on Wednesday nights from 8-10pm or via the bCasts.

Whakarongo mai nei!

Selections: 

2 Hot 2 Hunt - Grecco Romank 

Come to the Sabbat - Timberjack Donoghue 

Last week, a study was published showing that children are exposed to unhealthy food, alcohol, and gambling marketing in some form 76 times a day on average.

Academics at the University of Otago have called for restrictions on such marketing, as exposure to these ads for children has a negative impact on their health and wellbeing

Producer Alex spoke to Associate Professor of Marketing Leah Watkins from the University of Otago about the study, how it affects Aotearoa’s young people, and what the government should do about it.

Rachel Ashby makes a return to the 95bFM Breakfast to chat all about the Going Global Summit and Festival! You can grab tickets to the Showcase from here, and get your tickets for the Summit here.