A video filmed in the New Zealand Parliament has captured attention across the world, centring debate around the Treaty Principles Bill. But what actually is the bill, and why has it caused mass protests across the country?

And as Wicked officially hits the big screen down under people are flocking to the cinema. 

Today we learn about the dark origins of Wicked, plus why it holds such emotional weight for so many. 

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Listen to interviews with the cast of Wicked including Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Ethan Slater and Marissa Bode on The Spill podcast, here.

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