This Tuesday on The Wire...

For Dear Science this week, Wire host Castor chatted to Professor Allan Blackman about fighting cancer with gold nanoparticles, trends in the melodies of popular music, and NASA’s Mars mission crew. 

In our weekly catchup with the National Party, Castor spoke to MP Sam Uffindell about the residential tenancies amendment bill and tolls on the roads of national significance.

He also spoke to Dayle Takitimu from Te Kāhui Tika Tangata Human Rights Commission about indigenous rights in Aotearoa. 

Producer Elle spoke to the University of Auckland’s Tom Pearce about standardised testing in primary schools. 

She also spoke to Massey University’s Professor Joanne Hort about New Zealanders’ use of spices.