Chris Wilson
Academic on kidnapping and release of Philip Mehrtens
Independence from their Indonesian overlords might not have been top of mind for the West Papuan rebels who kidnapped the just-released Kiwi hostage Phillip Mehrtens, according to one local academic… Audio
Sir Bill English on the impact of investment into charities
A new report analysing $178 million of investment into charities, finds just 13 per cent of people receive 73 per cent of investment. The report is by social analytics firm ImpactLab and wealth… Audio
Cow shed has the essence for coffee roasters
Essenza is home to the best-smelling cow shed in the North Island. Where cattle once sheltered, Mike Jobling now roasts coffee beans. Audio
Cow shed has the essence for coffee roasters
Essenza is home to the best-smelling cow shed in the North Island. Where cattle once sheltered, Mike Jobling now roasts coffee beans.
AudioAuckland University researchers infiltrate Action Zealandia
Researchers at Auckland University have published two papers looking at the nationalist extremist group Action Zealandia.
Senior Lecturer Chris Wilson and Stuff reporter James Halpin worked on the… Audio
Funder for start ups helping the environment
Not for profit Subak are looking for 'green' start ups to give money to. The Australia/New Zealand Executive Director of Subak Chris Wilson talks to Anna. Audio
Social cohesion the best medicine against ill effects of disinformation
A working paper on mis-and disinformation says Covid-19 is being used as a Trojan Horse to normalise far right ideologies in Aotearoa.
Another academic says some people who have suffered during covid… Audio
Hundreds turn out to rallies as nurses strike over pay
Thousands of general practice nurses are striking around the country today as they bid for equal pay with hospital colleagues.
Rallies are currently being held in the country's main centres, with… Audio
Thousands of GP nurses expected to strike for equal pay with hospital colleagues
Thousands of general practice nurses are expected to go on strike today as they bid for equal pay with hospital colleagues.
More than 3000 nurses and administrative staff from the Nurses Organisation… Audio
Primary health care nurses want same pay as colleagues
Nurses who've swabbed tens of thousands of people in the fight against Covid 19 say they're getting the praise - but not the pay - for putting themselves on the line. Primary health care nurses - who… Audio
In West Papua, rebels use child soldiers against Indonesia
A rebel group waging war against the Indonesian state in West Papua claims it's using child soldiers within its ranks. Audio
'It was closure whether I like it or not'
As the Wahine floundered in Wellington harbour, a young soldier went to help survivors as they swept into Seatoun on lifeboats. He recently tried to track down a boy he saved.
Wahine disaster hero: What happened to boy I saved?
Chris Wilson, a soldier who had been travelling home to Christchurch from Waiouru the morning of the disaster, has spent the past 50 years wondering what became of the little boy he rescued. Video, Audio
Missing Kiribati fishermen rescued
Three fishermen missing from Kiribati for four days have been found safe and well by a Chinese fishing vessel alerted to their plight. Audio
Will more refugees increase the risk of terrorism?
Former NZ PMs are for raising the refugee quota. Chris Wilson of the University of Auckland talks about whether taking in more refugees will increase the risk of terrorism. Audio
Take a tour of New Zealand's largest video game studio
Grinding Gear Games, which makes Path of Exile, employs more than 100 full time staff, and soon PoE will go multi-platform and be playable on Xbox. Video, Audio
Seated swing internet sensation
Choreographer Chris Wilson has become a bit of an internet sensation after BBC Scotland filmed him teaching his dance classes for dementia patients. The video has amassed 15 million views in past… Audio
Another foreign tourist activates rescue beacon
Two climbers have been rescued from separate New Zealand destinations after setting off international distress calls picked up half a world away. Audio
Introducing: Gold Medal Famous
Gold Medal Famous, with Never Be Bored, from their album 100% Pure Audio
People rescued from sinking ship
Three people have been rescued from a sinking fishing vessel off the coast of Tauranga. Audio
