Live stream
Haere mai ki te R1 News: Public Interest Journalism, funded through NZ On Air.
Tune in to R1 News weekdays at 11am.
Nico Penny, R1 News Reporter
Study highlights links between alcohol use and suicide rates in New Zealand
Image: Getty Images/Peter Dazeley
A recent study out of the University of Otago, Christchurch has highlighted significant links between alcohol use and suicide rates in New Zealand. Nico spoke to lead researcher Dr Rose Crossin about the findings, which Crossin hopes will be used to bring in legislative moves towards harm reduction policy.
Creature of the Week - Skates and Rays
Image: Eagle ray. NIWA
Every week, Nico and Seb are joined by local zoologist-in-training Andy Johnston to chat about his creature of the week. This week - skates and rays.
Aotearoa's biodiversity in crisis - University of Otago academic fellow Joshua James
R1 News speaks to University of Otago academic fellow and research assistant Joshua James on the state of Aotearoa's unique flora and fauna, and the Government's plan to protect and ensure biodiversity.
Students react to in-person lectures at last
With the University of Otago having largely transitioned back into in-person learning, R1 News's Nico Penny asks students how they are finding the shift after spending the first half of the semester learning online due to the Omicron outbreak.
Critic Catch-up
We talked to Fox Meyer, Editor of Critic Te Arohi about the newest issue.
Image: Critic Te Arohi
NZPA calls for better legal protections for migrant sex-workers in Aotearoa
Nico Penny interviewed Dame Catherine Healy (a New Zealand sex workers' rights activist) about repealing Section 19 of the PRA which targets migrant workers. The current legislature affects the safety and legality of migrant workers, which the NZPA seeks to change.
Local Legends: Sophie of Rice + Cake
This week, Nico Penny caught up with the owner of new Korean restaurant and lunch spot, Rice + Cake.
Creature of the Week
Photo: Department of Conservation
This week, budding zoologist Andrew Johnstone joins R1 News live in-studio to talk all things the royal albatross, or tōroa: the mysteries of their migration pattern, the conservation efforts in Ōtepoti, and their significance in te ao Māori.This week, budding zoologist Andrew Johnstone joins R1 News live in-studio to talk all things the royal albatross, or tōroa: the mysteries of their migration pattern, the conservation efforts in Ōtepoti, and their significance in te ao Māori.
Local Legends: Micky Little (of Barefoot Blooms)
Photo: Barefoot Blooms Instagram
Nico interviewed Micky Little, a local legend and owner of Barefoot Blooms, an environmentally conscious clothing label using upcycled and deadstock fabrics to make one of a kind pieces.
