Podcast Episodes

Sugar tax: Is it time NZ finally introduces one?

To tax sugar, or not to tax sugar – that's the debate that’s raged on for years.

More than 100 countries worldwide have taxed sugary drinks, but New …

1 year, 8 months ago

Can the Green Party bounce back after a string of MP scandals?

Last week, former Green Party co-leader James Shaw delivered his valedictory speech, marking the end of his decade in politics. 

But, rather than a s…

1 year, 8 months ago

Calls for change in NZ and Australia after spike in killings of women and girls

The rate of women killed by an intimate partner in Australia has increased by nearly 30% in the year 2022-23, compared to the previous year.

And the …

1 year, 8 months ago

Education Minister Erica Stanford talks literacy, cellphones, and her plan for improving results

The Government has put improving education as one of its top priorities.

Yesterday, Education Minister Erica Stanford announced plans to refocus educ…

1 year, 8 months ago

Budget cuts and global competition: How can we save NZ's entertainment industry?

In the weeks since Warner Bros Discovery and TVNZ announced cutbacks in their newsrooms, much of the focus has been on what this means for journalism…

1 year, 8 months ago

Youth crime: Are there different ways we could be dealing with problem teens?

Youth crime has been a hot topic over the last two years, particularly when our youngest offenders are involved in brazen robberies and violent ram r…

1 year, 8 months ago

Winter weather: What to expect in the coming months as La Nina replaces El Nino

It’s time to put away your shorts and sunhats and start getting out your winter coats.

Temperatures are dropping across the country as winter makes i…

1 year, 8 months ago

What are '15 Minute Cities' and why are some frightened by the idea?

The concept of 15-minute cities is the idea that all daily necessities – like work, shopping, education, healthcare, and leisure – can all be reached…

1 year, 8 months ago

What Elon Musk's censorship fight with Australia means for the internet and free speech

The Australian government has found themselves in a battle with billionaire Elon Musk and his legions of supporters.  

Australia’s eSafety commission…

1 year, 8 months ago

Why many of our veterans aren't getting the support they need

Pressure continues to pile up on the systems intended to support our military veterans.

The government agency charged with meeting veterans’ needs is…

1 year, 8 months ago