Podcast Episodes

Inheritance law shakeup: things could get complicated

Inheritance law is set for a major revamp off the back of a series of recommendations by the Law Commission.  
 
This could leave relatives expecting to inherit family wealth with a bitter taste. 

To f…

Published on 3 years, 6 months ago

Can Tauranga's next MP help tackle growing concerns in the city?

Tauranga is on the hunt for a new member of Parliament. Nominations closed last week in the contest to replace the retired Simon Bridges. 

This election comes at a tense time for New Zealand’s fifth-…

Published on 3 years, 6 months ago

Australia has a new prime minister - what does that mean for NZ?

Our closest neighbour has a new Prime Minister. Labor leader Anthony Albanese is set to be the 31st Prime Minister of Australia, defeating Liberal Party leader Scott Morrison and ending a decade of c…

Published on 3 years, 6 months ago

Budget 2022 - what you need to know about the $6 billion package

On Thursday, Finance Minister Grant Robertson unveiled his fifth budget – the country’s biggest ever with a six billion dollar price tag.  

And While Budget Day lets the party in power set out their …

Published on 3 years, 6 months ago

From pandemic to endemic - what does our future with Covid-19 look like?

Could you imagine the risk of Covid-19 regional lockdowns and work from home orders still coming into effect in 2027? 

That’s one scenario envisioned by the International Science Council in their maj…

Published on 3 years, 6 months ago

Breaking down the details of the billion dollar Emissions Reduction Plan

The Government has this week unveiled its Emissions Reduction Plan. Billions of dollars have been earmarked as part of an effort to reduce global warming and avoid the catastrophic impacts of climate…

Published on 3 years, 6 months ago

Kiwi journalist in Ukraine on the state of Russia's invasion

A NZ journalist believes the Ukrainian people will never accept a settlement that sees territory handed over to Russia, as a result of the atrocities the invading forces have inflicted on the people.…

Published on 3 years, 6 months ago

From oversized props to Zoom flops - Government spending under the microscope

As the Government prepares to unveil the 2022 budget, several stories in recent weeks have drawn attention to several controversial spending decisions - from $21 million on consultants and contractor…

Published on 3 years, 6 months ago

After three decades, Peter Ellis survivor breaks her silence

In June 1993, Peter Ellis was convicted of 16 charges involving the sexual abuse of seven children. 

But, despite his death in 2019, the case has not settled, as his supporters and legal team have su…

Published on 3 years, 6 months ago

10 years on, how is the Kim Dotcom case still in the news?

Back in January 2012, one of the most interesting legal cases in New Zealand’s history began when police raided a Coatesville mansion belonging to a German migrant by the name of Kim Dotcom.  

A deca…

Published on 3 years, 6 months ago