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R1 News Bulletin for Monday 4th April. Tune in to R1 News weekdays at 11am or catch up at r1.co.nz/news https://instagram.com/r1newsnz

Haere mai ki te R1 News on Radio One 91FM. On the Programme today, University of Otago, Department of Finance Professor Helen Roberts joins us to explain Air New Zealand’s recently announced capital raising scheme; Quintin Jane speaks to Green Party MP Chloë Swarbrick about Landlord References; We look at the history of trams in Dunedin, with heritage tram driver and enthusiast Alan Robb; Vaccine...

Haere mai ki te R1 News on Radio One 91FM. On the programme today, University of Otago Economics Lecturer Trent Smith joins in station for Business as Usual discussing the new $21.20 minimum wage; Zac Hoffman speaks to the organisers of new not-for-profit mental health advocacy group ‘The Neighbourhood’ about their No Small Talk dinner, which aims to provide a space for men to speak openly about t...

Next week, new mental health not-for-profit organisation The Neighbourhood are hosting a No Small Talk dinner, facilitating tough conversations around men’s mental health. Zac Hoffman spoke to the organisers and local mental health advocates about providing men space to talk openly. Tune in to R1 News weekdays at 11am or catch up at r1.co.nz/news https://instagram.com/r1newsnz

This week for Business as Usual, Economics Lecturer Trent Smith joins Amiria Pianta-Price to discuss the impact of the new minimum wage of $21.20. Tune in to R1 News weekdays at 11am or catch up at r1.co.nz/news https://instagram.com/r1newsnz

Starting April 1st, all public transport fares in Aotearoa will be half price for three months as part of the government’s response to skyrocketing fuel prices. While the move has been celebrated as a win for accessibility and climate action, many are pushing for these temporary measures to become permanent, and for the fares to be scrapped altogether. Zac Hoffman speaks to Adam Currie of the Free...

Earlier this week, Dame Jane Campion won the Oscar for Best Director for her film The Power of the Dog, becoming the first woman to be nominated for the award twice. R1 News’ Kaia Kahurangi Jamieson spoke to screen producer Alex Reed about what this win means for New Zealand filmmakers, and what it means for women filmmakers. Tune in to R1 News weekdays at 11am or catch up at r1.co.nz/news https:/...

Amiria Pianta-Price catches up with Otago Farmers Market General Manager Michele Driscoll about what’s good at the market this week. Tune in to R1 News weekdays at 11am or catch up at r1.co.nz/news https://instagram.com/r1newsnz

R1 News Bulletin for Friday 1st April. Tune in to R1 News weekdays at 11am or catch up at r1.co.nz/news https://instagram.com/r1newsnz

The National Institute of Health has just launched a phase one clinical trial evaluating three experimental HIV vaccines based on a messenger RNA technology. The new HIV vaccine is set to follow the same guidelines and science as the Covid-19 vaccine. Sunaina Born spoke to Professor Kurt Krause, a virologist at the University of Otago, who is currently looking into HIV research. Tune in to R1 News...

Vaccine pass mandates are out the door come April 4th. Scott Faville looks at how the student community is feeling ahead of this latest set of changes. Tune in to R1 News weekdays at 11am or catch up at r1.co.nz/news https://instagram.com/r1newsnz

The newly-formed Aotearoa Legal Worker’s Union has just released a new report that finds that lawyers are suffering under high workloads, stressful subject matter, and bullying by senior staff, with 83% of respondents reporting their mental health deteriorating due to workplace conditions. Co-President Isabella Lenihan-Ikin talks to Sunaina Born about this report and the unique role of the union....

Last week, Dunedin City Councillor Lee Vandervis appeared in the Court of Appeal seeking a judicial review of his Council censure, almost three years after it was received. In 2019, he received a $12 parking ticket after failing to notice that his car park was limited to thirty minutes and overstaying. He complained about this to Council staff, who then lodged a complaint about his conduct to Coun...

Cycling is an increasingly popular, accessible and environmentally friendly way to get from A to B, and cyclists are road users like any automobile. However, their rights as road users are increasingly downplayed by media outlets when they report on vehicles impacting cyclists. Scott Faville spoke to Kitty Cresswell Riol of cyclist advocacy group, Spokes Dunedin, who says that the way we report cy...

Haere mai ki te R1 News on Radio One 91FM. On the programme today, Scott Faville speaks to cyclist advocacy group Spokes Dunedin about the portrayal of cyclist incidents in the media; we look at student responses to vaccine mandates being dropped; Sunaina Born interviews the Aotearoa Legal Workers Union about a new report into the impact of workplace stress and bullying on our lawyers; Bonnie Harr...

R1 News Bulletin for Thursday 31st March. Tune in to R1 News weekdays at 11am or catch up at r1.co.nz/news https://instagram.com/r1newsnz

Review: Nico reviews The Power of the Dog Tune in to R1 News weekdays at 11am or catch up at r1.co.nz/news https://instagram.com/r1newsnz

Local Legends: Thomas White (owner of Burger Plant) Tune in to R1 News weekdays at 11am or catch up at r1.co.nz/news https://instagram.com/r1newsnz

Interview: Peter Grace (Otago University Politics Lecturer) on Ukraine foreign policy Tune in to R1 News weekdays at 11am or catch up at r1.co.nz/news https://instagram.com/r1newsnz

Interview: Craig Marshall (TEU Otago Branch President) on student enrollment decreases causing redundancies Tune in to R1 News weekdays at 11am or catch up at r1.co.nz/news https://instagram.com/r1newsnz

News Bulletin: Rātu Tuesday 29th March Tune in to R1 News weekdays at 11am or catch up at r1.co.nz/news https://instagram.com/r1newsnz

R1 News (Rātu Tuesday 29th March) Tune in to R1 News weekdays at 11am or catch up at r1.co.nz/news https://instagram.com/r1newsnz

Interview: Fox Meyer (Critic Editor) on the Critic's latest issue. Tune in to R1 News weekdays at 11am or catch up at r1.co.nz/news https://instagram.com/r1newsnz

Interview: Geordie Rogers (Renters United) on Trademe open letter Tune in to R1 News weekdays at 11am or catch up at r1.co.nz/news https://instagram.com/r1newsnz

Interview: Melissa Lama (President of OUSA) on tertiary mental health fund Tune in to R1 News weekdays at 11am or catch up at r1.co.nz/news https://instagram.com/r1newsnz