The first images from the James Webb Telescope - the successor to the Hubble Telescope - were released by NASA last week, with the images grabbing hold of communities across the internet. I spoke with Astrophysicist at the University of Otago Dr Jono Squire about the images, and what this telescope means for the field of astronomy.

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This week on Critic Kōrero we talk Irish rugby antics, canoeing on the Leith, and delve into the 2022 Critic Census

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On the programme today we had Eileen with the headlines and weather. Following that Quintin spoke with Kerri Nuku from the New Zealand Nurses Organisation to discuss if unvaccinated nurses should be allowed to return to work at hospitals.James Howard, Project Manager at Tranzit Group joined to speak about their double decker bus that was recently converted from a diesel powered engine to electrical power. We spoke with Dr Jono Squire from the University of Otago Physics Department about the recently released images from the James Webb Telescope that have been capturing the attention of the Internet. Then as always, we’ll have Fox Meyer, Critic Te Arohi Editor in the studio to talk about this week's census issue.

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The University of Otago has returned to in-person teaching for the start of Semester Two. Meanwhile, Covid cases continue to rise in the Southern region.

We spoke with Sean Prenter, co-president of the Otago Disabled Students Association about the risks of in-person teaching for vulnerable students, support and resources available for students, and keeping safe on campus during this COVID and flu outbreak.

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Last month, the US Supreme Court voted to overturn Roe V Wade, a historic court case which offered those seeking abortions constitutional protections, the political aftermath has been enormous.

Protests erupted around the world, with millions standing up for what they see as an issue of bodily autonomy and a person's right to choose, including in Ōtepoti.

For protest organizer Georgia Hawthorne, abortion is a health issue first and foremost. Hawthorne sees this protest as a way to show solidarity with Americans and those internationally concerned about the bodily autonomy and human rights repercussions of the Supreme Court's ruling.

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This week on Business as Usual, we spoke with Trent Smith from the University of Otago Department of Economics about monetary policy, the impact of inflation on housing prices, and explored modern monetary theory as a process of tackling inflation.

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R1 News Bulletin for Rāmere/Friday July 15th

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On the programme today, we spoke with Trent Smith from the University of Otago Department of Economics about modern monetary theory, housing prices, and inflation in our weekly economics segment Business as Usual. We speak to organiser Georgia Hawthorne about Dunedin’s pro-choice protest in the face of the US Supreme Court repealing Roe v Wade and the importance of international solidarity. Lastly, we chatted to Otago Disabled Students Association spokesperson Sean Prenter about the campus-wide return to in-person classes during the escalated COVID and flu outbreak in Ōtepoti.

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R1 News Bulletin for Rāpare/Thursday 14th July

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In the wake of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s shocking assassination, Scott Faville reflects on the complex legacy of the controversial leader and the mark he leaves on Japan. With contributions from NPR.

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