Breakfast spoke to Peter Flanagan from the NZ Blood Service about its policy of refusing to accept blood donations from gay men. The gay community, the Aids Foundation and the Human Rights Commission are all calling for change.
Kay Gregory spoke to Walters prize judge Carolyn Christov-Bakargiev about the work entered into the competition. The award's main winner, Francis Upritchard, was announced last night. The finalist's work is on display at Auckland City's New Gallery until November 19. http://www.aucklandartgallery.govt.nz/exhibitions/0609waltersprize.asp
Paul Henry spoke to Chief Censor Bill Hastings about his decision to give a film about the Aramoana massacre an R15 rating. The decision has disappointed the director of the film Robert Sarkies who says more violent films from overseas have been treated more leniently.
Kay Gregory spoke to 40-year-old Marion Hounsone who, along with her elderly mother, were rescued after spending two days down a steep bank of the West Coast after a road accident. The women were discovered by chance after tourists on a photo shoot heard their cries for help.
Jim Tully and Wendyl Nissen are media commentators who appeared on Breakfast this morning to discuss the issues sometimes raised by exclusive interviews with reluctant subjects.
Pacific correspondent Barbara Dreaver spoke to Kay Gregory about the fine line between tradition and commercialism in the Cook Islands. The islands' tourism office had their traditional Tangaroa god neutered in its latest branding campaign.
Paul Henry spoke to the new CEO of the Louise Perkins Foundation Jennifer Clark about the three 'Sweet Louise' services being launched to help women with breast cancer.
Breakfast talked to midwives Ana Navidad and Jude Bruce about their experiences as midwives. They were among five midwives named at an inaugural award for the country's best midwives last night.
Paul Henry spoke to Argentinean choreographer Inaki Urlezaga about his dance group 'Ballet Concierto', who are performing at the Tempo dance festival tonight.
