Wednesday, August 03, 2016
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People are this week being urged to take part in the annual Cook Islands language week.

This year's theme is embracing one's heritage and Otago Cook Islands Student Association President Debora Maea joins us now to talk about it.


Tuesday, August 02, 2016
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As mentioned earlier in the bulletin, it's been announced David Bain will not receive compensation for wrongfully spending 13 years in prison.

University of Otago Dean of Law Mark Henaghan has followed the case since it first began more than ten years ago, and he joins us now to talk about this latest development.


Monday, August 01, 2016
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This week is World Breastfeeding Week, with several events planned locally over the next few days.

This year the focus is to spotlight breastfeeding as a key component of sustainable development and Rebecca Llewellyn from WellSouth joins us now to talk about it.


Friday, July 29, 2016
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The government has announced its plan to make New Zealand predator free by 2050.

An initial $28m will kick-start the ambitious conservation project, and MP Michael Woodhouse joins us now to talk about it.


Thursday, July 28, 2016
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The Labour Party has this week been touting its new housing plan, with several MPs visiting South Dunedin to announce it.

Dunedin South MP Clare Curran was one of those involved, and she joins us now to talk about it.


Tuesday, July 26, 2016
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Evidence that alcohol causes multiple types of cancer is outlined in a new opinion piece penned by a University of Otago academic.

It's a piece that's already attracting a lot of interest and feedback for its author Professor Jennie Connor and she joins us now to talk about it.


Monday, July 25, 2016
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Hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of art is on display at the Dunedin Railway Station.

The pieces have been put up for the annual Edinburgh Realty Premier Art Awards, and Otago Art Society Vice President Nic Dempster joins us now to talk about it.


Friday, July 22, 2016
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Members of the Otago Filipino Student Association are busily preparing for their first ever cultural night.

The student group wants to share their culture with the wider Dunedin community and club president King Feliciano joins us now to talk about it.


Thursday, July 21, 2016
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Dunedin City Councillor Hilary Calvert this week announced her decision not to stand in this year's upcoming elections.

She's cited issues with fellow councillors and staff as one of the reasons behind her choice and she joins us now to talk more about it.


Wednesday, July 20, 2016
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Warmer than average temperatures and a lack of rainfall are making for a mild winter - so far - in Dunedin.

The conditions have not allowed snow to settle as is typical at this time of year, and local weather forecaster Dave Stewart joins us now to discuss the situation.


Tuesday, July 19, 2016
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A group of University of Otago students are throwing their time and support behind the Women's Refuge annual appeal.

Third year law student Maddi Ingham is leading the effort and she joins us now to talk about it.


Monday, July 18, 2016
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A local high school student is off to Wellington this week to represent the Dunedin North electorate at Youth Parliament.

Kelly Stitely was selected by Labour MP David Clark earlier this year and she joins us now to talk about the role so far.


Friday, July 15, 2016
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A Cromwell winemaker is turning his focus to producing Central Otago wine from the Dunedin.

Brendan Seal is an experienced New Zealand winemaker, with almost 20 years in the industry and he joins us now to talk about his latest venture.


Thursday, July 14, 2016
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A leading authority on dementia and concussion research is in the city for a number of engagements.

Professor Damian Bailey is a guest of medical software developer, ADInstruments, and he joins us now to talk about what he's been up to.


Wednesday, July 13, 2016
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A new day facility at Mercy Hospital is set to open this weekend after more than eight months of construction.

The $7.5m stand-alone site will be used for day surgeries and cancer services, and Chief Executive Richard Whitney is here to tell us more.