Podcast Episodes

Bonus episode: Jared Savage on the fall of Jevon McSkimming

There have been no official talks yet about compensation for the complainant against Jevon McSkimming.

The former Deputy Police Commissioner is awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty to having chi…

Published on 1 week, 6 days ago

What went wrong with New Zealand’s smoke-free dream?

Remember when we were meant to be smoke free by 2025?

New Zealand’s goal to have fewer than 5% of people smoking by the end of the year looks unlikely to be met.

The target was introduced in 2010 – a…

Published on 1 week, 6 days ago

Mark Mitchell on police trust, protests, and protecting minorities

Mark Mitchell has heralded the government’s promise to be tough on crime.

He’s been incredibly clear from the get-go that his primary goal is to make New Zealand an uncomfortable place for gangs to o…

Published on 2 weeks ago

What’s at stake as COP30 begins on the edge of the Amazon rainforest

The 30th UN climate conference will begin this week.

Nations will gather in Belem, Brazil for COP30 – and while the Trump administration isn’t intending to send anyone, the US could still become the …

Published on 2 weeks, 1 day ago

How one hornet species could sting New Zealand’s environment and economy

Bees are tiny but mighty players in New Zealand’s environment and economy.

They pollinate our gardens, native plants, and crucial crops, supporting biodiversity and food production across the country…

Published on 2 weeks, 4 days ago

Why Mt Everest deserves respect over self-promotion

Just over seventy years after Sir Edmund Hillary first ascended Mount Everest, the world’s highest peak is grappling with new ethical dilemmas.

From crowded summit attempts and ecological strain, to …

Published on 2 weeks, 5 days ago

How KiwiSaver cash ends up backing countries accused of human rights abuses

A chance for New Zealand to lead change the world in ‘ethical investing’.

As of last year, more than half a billion dollars of New Zealanders’ KiwiSaver and other retail investments were lent to coun…

Published on 2 weeks, 6 days ago

Why the debate over fireworks gets louder every year

It’s that time of year again, where we debate whether New Zealanders should be allowed to let off fireworks.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is among those opposed, saying they know first-hand how dan…

Published on 3 weeks ago

How new biometric privacy rules will change what businesses must disclose

New Zealand’s Privacy Commissioner has issued new rules around the automated use of biometrics.

Biometric processing is the use of tech, like facial recognition, to collect and process people’s biome…

Published on 3 weeks, 1 day ago

Behind the scenes at APEC 2025: Golf, fried chicken, and choppers

Our Prime Minister has met and dined with one of the most powerful people in the world - Donald Trump.

Christopher Luxon and Trump spoke at an APEC dinner last night.

It's expected to be one of the m…

Published on 3 weeks, 4 days ago