Another semi-in-person Friday Wire with Noah in studio and Ilena at home.

Noah speaks to Christopher Luxon about lockdowns; Associate Professor James Ussher about rapid antigen testing; and the Children's Commissioner and NZEI about potential vaccine mandates for teachers.

Ilena speaks to Peter Fergusson from Leukaemia & Blood Cancer New Zealand about the government's approach to cancers, and Councillor Shane Henderson about lockdowns and natural disasters.