On The Wire for Rāpare this week,

Spike speaks to:

- Labour MP Andrew Little about the new US-Papua New Guinea security deal

-  Professor James Russell about the kiwi Paora in Miami Zoo

- Michaela van der Schaaf from Auckland City Mission about increased demand for food assistance

Simon speaks to:

- City Councillor Lotu Fuli about the Council budget and "nice to have" service cuts

- Professor John Tookey about gas cooking and the growing "culture war" surrounding it

- Gisborne Hospital nurse Christine Warrander about yesterday's nurses strike and Te Whatu Ora's legal action

and for Eurovision:

- David speaks to our European correspondent Cameron Adams about the Ukraine war and turmoil in Greek politics