Staffing Shortages in New Zealand's mental health services has been highlighted as a major issue recently, leading many in desperate need of help left behind. 

Despite the government saying they’ve boosted the workforce, psychologist vacancies increased by 113% in the last half decade. 

Tuva’a had a chat with Health Minister Andrew Little about the issue, as well as efforts to migrate health workers into Aotearoa.

Protests have continued in Iran calling for the overturning the current government, even in the face of mass arrest.

Public trials of arrested protestors have recently begun, recently seeing the first death sentence ordered and others sentenced to ten to fifteen years of jail time. 

The protests stemmed from the death of Mahsa Amini, a 22 year old woman who died in police custody - her passing sparked nationwide dissent calling for women's liberation. 

To learn more, Liam spoke to Iranian New Zealander and economist Hanna Habibi about what’s been happening on the ground, what’s changed, and what the outcomes of the protests could be. 

Recent statistics show that 30% of people, mostly women, working in construction in the last five years have experienced at lest one form of sexual harassment.

The Waihanga Ara Rau and Hanga-Aro-Rau Workforce Development Councils, supported by the Tertiary Education Commission, have developed practical steps for trade employers to take to ensure women are safe in the workplace from sexual harassment and bullying

News and Editorial Director Jessica Hopkins speaks to Philip Aldridge, the Chief Executive of Waihanga Ara Rau, the Workforce Development Council for Construction and Infrastructure about their Keep it Decent guidelines.

Issues of Problem Gambling have been plaguing Timaru, however the areas district council have largely allowed their laws to remain the same. 

Minor changes have taken place, particularly in letting new venues for gambling operate at a limit of seven pokie machines, but the Problem Gambling Foundation say this is far from enough. 

The region's district councillor claims that the funds from gambling is important due to the amount it funds local community groups.

To learn more, Liam spoke to Andree Froude from the Problem Gambling Foundation about the issues. 

Protests in Iran began two months ago after the death in custody of Mahsa Amini who was detained by so-called morality police for allegedly breaking strict hijab rules.

This week a court in Iran has issued the first death sentence to a person arrested for taking part in the protests against the country's government which began two months ago.

Human rights groups have warned Iranian authorities may be planning mass executions. 

A University of Auckland PHD student who is from Iran is calling on Aotearoa, and its Universities to do more to condemn the human rights abuses in Iran. 

We started off our interview addressing allegations regarding a University of Auckland staff member, sharing their support of the Iranian regime online.

Media composer and sonic artist Thomas Arbor has a kōrero about his gig at the Wine Cellar tomorrow alongside Motte and Household Spirits. Whakarongo mai nei! 

This week on the biggest show on the radio! Annabel and Callum count down the 10 biggest songs as voted by you... also songs by Tirzah, Feist, Hot Chip and Frankie Cosmos. 

Neil Ieremia has a kōrero about Black Grace dance company's latest project The Art of Black Grace. Whakarongo mai nei! 

Clip clop clip clop... what's that sound, I hear you ask? Why, the Hobby Horse of course! 

The Prime Minister is overseas, so our Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson has a chat about the Black Ferns' win, the reappointment of Adrian Orr as governor of the Reserve Bank, and the Prime Minister's trip to the East Asia Summit and Apec. Whakarongo mai nei!