In the headlines today, Otago Polytechnic is undergoing major changes with over 30 programs under review and many staff affected, a new covid 19 variant is spreading rapidly and could soon become the dominant variant around the globe, Fuel Your Stoke is on this Sunday to spread awareness for mens mental health, and more.

Then in Local Produce, Celia chats with Critic Te Ārohi's columnist, Jordan Irvine, to talk about this week's featured musician, Frivolry.

Today’s hosts are Celia Ward and Jamiema Lorimer.

The bulletin was written by Celia Ward and Tristan Serrano.

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