On this week's 'Best of the Wire' Special:

For Max's final Wire 😢 he spoke with Green Party MP Ricardo Menendez March for our weekly catchup w/ The Green Party. They discussed the latest report on Auckland homelessness, a potential social media ban in Aotearoa, and the Government’s RMA reforms.

In June, former Wednesday Wire host Oto spoke to an Iranian New Zealander living in Iran, going under the alias ‘Maryam’, to discuss Israel launching missiles inside Iranian territory.

In September, Max spoke with John Minto from the Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa to discuss US President Trump’s leaked Gaza Riviera plan.

In October, Producer Manny spoke with Professor of Conservation Biology James Russel, on preparations made to prevent an explosion of predator species when the beech trees fruit.

And earlier this month, Producer Flo spoke with University of Auckland researcher Kirsten Tilleman, about the safety of queer people on public transport.

The Wednesday Wire will return in January 2026... Merry Christmas to all, and a happy New Year!

For our final catch up with The National Party of 2025, Rosetta and Milly have been declined interview requests by 16 Ministers. Rosetta catches up with Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey to chat about his recent comments regarding whether another hike in the alcohol levy is on the cards for 2026. Whakarongo mai nei!

Ladi6 joins Rosetta in the studio for a kōrero about her NYE House Party - taking over Whammy, Double Whammy and Public Bar to bring in 2026 the right way. The night features an all-star lineup of established icons and fresh talent including: Ladi6, Bailey Wiley, Benny Salvador, Christoph El Truento, DJ Pom, DJ Kerb, DylanBiscuit, Lijah, Mokomokai, and Nganeko. Whakarongo mai nei!

Sof shares some of her favourite releases and on-repeats of 2025! + Steve wraps up another year of fantastic films on Flicks 'n' That. 

Ngā mihi nui to the fambly, all the wonderful guests we've had, and, of course, The Beer Spot <3 what a year!

Lookbacks at 2025 ~!

The boys saddle up for one last Top 10 of 2025. 

Rosetta is joined by Emily from the NZ Drug Foundation to recap 2025 in drug-related news, and discuss what lies ahead for 2026. Whakarongo mai nei!

Thanks to The Level!

Happy Rātu e hoa mā! E whai ake nei, coming up on your 95bFM Breakfast with Rosetta and Milly: Political Commentary with Lara Greaves, Rosetta and Milly chat to Julien Dyne from The Circling Sun about their upcoming show at Stardome Observatory, and Ready Steady Learn with Kavishan Ranatunga, who is a PhD student at the Faculty of Engineering. Plus a whole bunch of epic tunes! Whakarongo mai nei. 

Thanks to eighthirty coffee roasters!

For Dear Science this week, our expert, Professor Allan Blackman chats with us about how a journal has retracted a study on a weed killer, how it’s easier to identify a cat by its purr rather than meow, and how time is faster on Mars.

Landing 20 December, Forces of Flight, MOTAT’s newest Aviation Hall exhibition - Discover the forces that take you sky-high!

Thanks to MOTAT, the museum inspiring the innovators of tomorrow!

For Dear Science this week, our expert, Professor Allan Blackman chats with us about how a journal has retracted a study on a weed killer, how it’s easier to identify a cat by its purr rather than meow, and how time is faster on Mars.

Landing 20 December, Forces of Flight, MOTAT’s newest Aviation Hall exhibition - Discover the forces that take you sky-high!

Thanks to MOTAT, the museum inspiring the innovators of tomorrow!