Ata mārie e te whānau! E whai ake nei, coming up on your Rāapa Breakfast show with Rosetta and Milly: What's Up with Steve Abel, Rosetta and Nick's coverage of Twisted Frequency, a kōrero with Hemi Hemingway about his album release show, and What's The Buzz with Emily! Whakarongo mai nei!

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Two large retailers, Yoyoso and EB Games, recently announced their intention to close. The announcements follow the closure of multiple other retailers, as business owners struggle to stay afloat amidst rising costs and declining customer bases. 

To discuss the problem, its causes, and potential solutions, News Director Castor spoke to Chief Executive at Retail NZ, Carolyn Young.

In 2004 invasive hornets established themselves in France, quickly they were unable to contained wreaking havoc to French bee colonies.

Now, invasive hornets have been found in Tāmaki Makaurau, raising the alarm of a similar fate here if they cannot be contained.

To understand the situation, I spoke to Commissioner North for Biosecurity New Zealand, Mike Ingils, about their efforts to contain these hornets and other invasive species.

Mental health workers in Aotearoa have long coordinated with police for resourcing and support , however, recent police policy has seen them withdraw their support.

An incident last year where mental health workers were put in danger without adequate police support has led to the Public Service Association (PSA), the largest advocacy group for public servants, to lodge a complaint with the Independent Police Conduct Authority(IPCA).

To discuss their complaint on how police policy failing to protect mental health workers, I spoke to National Secretary of the PSA, Fleur Fitzsimmons.

In November last year, feral cats were added to the list of predators to be eliminated in the New Zealand wide ambition ‘Predator Free 2050’.

The decision recognises the long-held concerns of conservationists that the uncontrolled wild cat population is endangering native animals including birds.

Courtney Addision, a Senior Lecturer in Anthropology and Science at the Victoria University of Wellington, published an article in the Conversation voicing concerns about the move — including the distinction between feral, stray and domestic cats, as well as how welfare considerations need to be visited in approaching this species.

For Green World this week, Wire Host Sara spoke to Addison about the issue, in the context of wider environmental and ethical implications going forward.

Footwork night featuring NZ footwork, DJ Rashad, DJ Clent, DJs Paypal and Mastercard, and more. Plus an interview with DJ Pedestrian.

Welcome back to Brekkie with Rosetta and Milly! E whai ake nei, coming up on this fine Tuesday morning: Political Commentary with Lara Greaves, and Ready Steady Learn with Dr Kunal Gupta. Plus, your chance to win tickets to David Byrne and Iggy Pop! Whakarongo mai nei!

Thanks to eighthirty coffee roasters!

In November last year, feral cats were added to the list of predators to be eliminated in the New Zealand wide ambition ‘Predator Free 2050’.

The decision recognises the long-held concerns of conservationists that the uncontrolled wild cat population is endangering native animals including birds.

Courtney Addision, a Senior Lecturer in Anthropology and Science at the Victoria University of Wellington, published an article in the Conversation voicing concerns about the move — including the distinction between feral, stray and domestic cats, as well as how welfare considerations need to be visited in approaching this species.

For Green World this week, Wire Host Sara spoke to Addison about the issue, in the context of wider environmental and ethical implications going forward.

Lara is back on the airwaves for our first Political Commentary of 2026! E whai ake nei, we cover the Manage My Health data breach and responses, Hobson's Pledge attacks of Tania Waikato and an era of online-trolling in politics. Whakarongo mai nei!

A new analysis by the Public Service Association shows that the government’s funding cuts to Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand have forced the national health body to conduct over 30 restructures over the last two years, resulting in 2,100 job cuts, along with 640 healthcare workers taking voluntary redundancy.

I spoke to the University of Auckland’s Professor of Nursing, Andrew Jull, about what this actually means for nurses and patients alike, and what the wider public could do to support healthcare workers.