Nights

RNZ Mediawatch's Hayden Donnell takes a midweek look at the top media stories.

Dr Michael Baker, epidemiologoist and professor of public health at Otago University in Wellington joins us once again to talk us though the latest coronovirus data.

The Hump is our Wednesday night Quiz Night where we take a dive into the archives of Nga Taonga Sound and Vision for some audio gems and we want to see if you can identify them.

As we begin to move beyond the initial health crisis brought about by the Covid 19 virus, into its economic impact, some politicians are arguing we should invest in high speed rail links between towns and cities in some of the more densely populated parts of New Zealand. One of the arguments made against such an idea is that our narrow gauge can't support such services.

International program curator Vicci Ho is using her vast experience curating film festivals internationally to give NZ International Film Festival goers an online programme to remember.

Our military historian Damien Fenton joins us once again and with the Victory Day holiday in Russia approaching we look at Russia's role in the victory over Nazi Germany.

Another chat with Jason Shoebridge, New Zealand CEO of data, insights and consulting company Kantar which has been delving into into New Zealanders' changing consumer behaviour in relation to the COVID-19 virus pandemic. Key data emerging from this week's survey speaks to Kiwi's thoughts on advertising, the economy, and online shopping.

Tonight's sportscaster is Helene Elliot from the LA Times.

University of Otago Social and Community Work Associate Professor Emily Keddell and Brenda Pilott, from Social Service Providers Aotearoa talk about moving social work online during lockdown, and the various challenges for practitioners this presents.

We speak to Tommy Kapai from Te Tuinga Whanau Trust in Tauranga who are working together with the RSA to provide shelter and food for homeless people during Level 4 and 3.