Lately for Monday 24 January 2022
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Calling London with Rich Preston
10:45 PM.BBC World reporter Rich Preston joins Karyn to discuss who could cause a headache for Prime Minister Boris Johnson this week, an update on Covid-19 and India's celebration of Republic Day. Read more Audio
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Rise in sustainability awareness increases value of wool
10:38 PM.The wool industry has been hit hard in recent times as farmers are losing money due to high shearing costs and low wool prices. The Campaign for Wool New Zealand chairman Tom O'Sullivan believes the… Read more Audio
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Cherry orchard donates 400kg to City Missions
10:28 PM.Cheeki Cherries owner Martin Milne has donated 400kg of his finest fruit to City Missions in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch thanks to a charity picking day yesterday. He joins us to explain… Read more Audio
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Tonga disaster prompts re-evaluation of undersea cable laws
10:18 PM.When the volcanic eruption happened in Tonga on the 16th January, not only did it cause catastrophic harm to the nation but it completely cut the communications cable. Not only does the technology… Read more Audio
Photo: RNZ
10:18 Tonga disaster prompts re-evaluation of undersea cable laws
When the volcanic eruption happened in Tonga on the 16th January, not only did it cause catastrophic harm to the nation but it completely cut the communications cable which lies on the sea bed and links Tonga and Fiji. Not only does the technology need repairing, but so does the law in regard to undersea cables. Joining us to explain is University of Canterbury law professor Karen Scott
An IT&E diver checks an undersea fibre optic cable Photo: IT&E
10:28 Cherry orchard donates 400kg to City Missions
Cheeki Cherries owner Martin Milne has donated 400kg of his finest fruit to City Missions in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch thanks to a charity picking day yesterday. He joins us to explain what inspired his good deed.
Photo: 123RF
10:38 Rise in sustainability awareness increases value of wool
Sheep farming in New Zealand was established in the 1850s and played a huge part in New Zealand's economy, but these days it can be hard to come by. The wool industry has been hit hard in recent times as farmers are losing money due to high shearing costs and low wool prices. The Campaign for Wool New Zealand chairman Tom O'Sullivan believes the promotion of wool as a sustainable insulation alternative will play a part in addressing the current crisis.
Photo: NZ Merino Company
10:45 Calling London with Rich Preston
BBC World reporter Rich Preston joins Karyn to discuss who could cause a headache for Prime Minister Boris Johnson this week, an update on Covid-19 and India's celebration of Republic Day.
Photo: AFP
10:55 Lately Music
Artist: Pete Doherty and Frederic Lo
Track: You Can't keep It From Me Forever
Album: The Fantasy Life of Poetry and Crime
