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The Budget for 2025 came out two weeks ago, with news for the nation on how funds will be allocated over the coming year. The budget held big news for defence spending, $12 billion over the next four years, including $9 billion of new spending. 

The funding is planned to go towards various technologies and equipment for different branches of the military, including replacements for two Air Force Boeing 757 planes and new helicopters to be operated from Navy ships. Defence Minister Judith Collins also announced plans to acquire new killer drones with increased lethality, raising some human rights concerns. 

In our weekly catchup with National’s Tom Rutherford, Wire host Castor asked about the defence spending announcements, concerns over killer drones, and if this money is best spent on more military equipment.

This week on the Tuesday Wire...

For Dear Science, our expert, Professor Allan Blackman, chatted with us about discounting claims of life on k2-18b, stories of a mysterious ninth planet, and 'The Blue Danube' heading to outer space. 

In our weekly catchup with the National Party’s Tom Rutherford, Wire host Castor asked about the new defence spending in 2025's Budget and where everything’s going to go. 

They also spoke to the General Manager at Forest and Bird, Richard Capie, about the disestablishment of Predator Free 2050. 

Producer Faith spoke to Professor Robert MacCulloch from the University of Auckland’s School of Business and Economics about the official cash rate (OCR), and whether or not it should drop.

She also spoke to Professor Jodi Gardner from the University’s Faculty of Law about how the government’s Budget 2025 will invest in abuse redress and care reform.

Oto and Jaycee played 2 hours of the latest releases from across Asia and the diaspora abroad 😎

And we're back from the long weekend! Featuring Ready Steady Learn with Dr Farzana Adeel, thanks to the University of Auckland!

It's King's Birthday! Jonny plays a bunch of tunes to get you through the morning of the long weekend.

A Tribute To Junior Byles

Matthew Crawley looks after you on Drive on King's Birthday. 

Thanks to The Beer Spot!

It's the old Boil Up crew back together in the bFM studio with Apera and Dusty Crates joining Kirk and Jubt for a throwdown of some current bits and funky faves.

Last show of May! Whakarongo mai!