News and Editorial Director Jessica Hopkins, and producer Troy Matich, bring you The Wire for Rāapa Wednesday.

Jessica speaks to Associate Professor of Māori and Pacific Studies Jemaima Tiatia and the Associate Dean Pacific of the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Sir Collin Tukuitonga, about Carmel Sepuloni becoming Aotearoa’s first Pasifika deputy prime minister. 

She talks to Tertiary Education Union Organiser Jill Jones about the union's legal action against redundancies at the Auckland University of Technology. 

She also asks Academic GP Nikki Turner about Jacinda Ardern’s legacy on child poverty. 

Troy interviews SAFE For Animals Head of Campaigns, Jess Chambers, about why battery-caged eggs were banned. 

Late last year, AUT announced 230 redundancies among a number of other cost-cutting measures, despite making a $12 million surplus in 2020 and 2021.

The Employment Court has now ruled in favour of the Tertiary Education Union (TEU) in their legal action against AUT. 

AUT has been fined for breaching their collective agreement with staff, and will have to restart their redundancy process.

So what does this mean now for affected staff? News and Editorial Director Jessica Hopkins spoke to TEU Organiser Jill Jones.

It's Oscar season and we're keeping our eyes peeled on who's nominated and who isn't nominated. We also tell Hollywood bigwigs to get stuffed.

Back with some fun tracks this AM - not much talking, mostly dancing !

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Siu Mata - Love Parade 98

Milly Spoke to Chris Pooks regarding some exciting research into the compounds found in the Kawakawa plant. Many of the compounds have huge medicinal benefits, and Chris talks about a project to create a functional drink from this miraculous plant. 

Following the resignation of Jacinda Ardern there’s been a great deal of discussion around the vitriol and personal attacks that targeted her online.

One study conducted by University of Auckland researchers found Ardern was the target of 93 percent of toxic posts against seven high profile politicians and officials.

For Casper's weekly chat with National’s Shane Reti, they discussed the level of polarisation and hateful messaging in New Zealand’s political climate.

Today on Dear Science, Milly and Casper join an overseas Dr. Joel Rindelaub to recap the HUGE science of 2022! From volcanoes, to nuclear fission discoveries, all the way to outer space with the James Webb telescope, they're covering off what was a great year for science and ramping up for a 2023 of science discoveries. 

Lachie Scarsbrook talks to Milly on the Tuesday Wire about some exciting new research in the fossil field. Studies so far have revealed an ancient Gecko, being one of the largest in New Zealand. Working alongside Iwi and Hapu Maori, scientists are working thier way through the fossils of New Zealand, using unique DNA techniques. 

With one of the most internationally famous NZ Prime Ministers leaving office, many are discussing her legacy - particular her legacy overseas.

Geoffrey Miller, international analyst for the Democracy Project, wrote about Jacinda Ardern’s outsized foreign policy legacy, and chatted about this with Casper.

Alice is back for all your thespian needs, and she kicks off the year by chatting to Julia Croft, live from Belgium, about the 2023 Festival of Live Art, F.O.L.A.! Whakarongo mai nei!