The Tuesday Wire team is joined by Allan Blackman. They discuss a new conflict surrounding animal naming conventions, the role of light in water evaporation and a breakthrough in waterproof surfaces.

Nicholas catches up with the National Party's Dr Shane Reti about the on-going conflict in Israel and Palestine. 

Nicholas also spoke to Aya Oba, a spokesperson for the coalition for the protection of racehorses to discuss their protest against the Melbourne Cup

Producer Lou delivers a special report into scam safety in New Zealand.