The Wire with Laura: 18th of January, 2019

First up, Associate Professor of Massey University, Grant Duncan discussesa what we should be looking out for in politics in 2019. He notes the rise of a conservative party that could take out ACT, local elections and living standards frame work impacting 2019 budget.

Then, Producer, Louis Laws spoke with John Shaver about the recent report on the endurance of religion. Researchers saying it's linked to better child care within religious communities.

After that, Author and Co-Founder of The Journey, Kevin Billet  discusses his stance on depression. He believes it is not a mental illness but is instead a mismanagement of emotions.

Then, Louis spoke with Helen Paterson on the recent study into where teenagers are learning about contraception.

Finally, Angie Harvey from Auckland's rescue reptile speaks about why she believes turtle breeding should banned.