Podcast Episodes

John MacDonald: What do you think about most at pre-school drop-off?

If you’ve ever done a pre-school drop-off, what’s been the main thing going through your mind? Aside from ‘am I going to get to work on time?’.  

Hav…

1 year, 6 months ago

John MacDonald: Here's where I'm torn on gender identity

There’s a chance you'll think I sound like I’m contradicting myself with my views on NZ First jumping on the gender identity bandwagon.    

Politicia…

1 year, 6 months ago

John MacDonald: What surprises me most after the Pope's passing

There’s only been one pope’s death that has really shocked me – and I don’t think it was because I was only 10 years old at the time.  

It was Septem…

1 year, 6 months ago

John MacDonald: What's so bad about ex-MPs being on local councils?

I’m starting to wonder who isn’t running for mayor in Wellington.  

Former Labour leader Andrew Little is the latest one joining the race to oust cur…

1 year, 6 months ago

Liam Dann: NZ Herald Business Editor on the inflation rate rising to 2.5%

Inflation is officially on the rise again. 

The latest Stats NZ figures show the Consumers Price Index rose 2.5% in the year to March – up from a 2.2…

1 year, 6 months ago

John MacDonald: Let's not go all misery guts over these crime stats

How are you feeling about the world, now that we know the Government’s goal of having 20,000 less violent crimes by 2029 has already been achieved? F…

1 year, 6 months ago

Dr Alison Vaughan: SPCA Scientific Officer on the new regulations cracking down on prolonged dog tethering

The Government’s cracking down on dog owners tying up pets for too long. 

MPI and SPCA Animal Welfare Inspectors will now be able to issue fines topp…

1 year, 6 months ago

Ruth Money: Chief Victims Advisor on the latest crime figures showing a downwards trend in victim numbers

The Justice and Police Minister says the Government's surpassed its own violent crime reduction target. 

It set a goal in March last year of having 2…

1 year, 6 months ago

John MacDonald: New sex ed curriculum is a great start

I’m liking the sound of Education Minister Erica Stanford’s approach to sex education. But it won’t be plain sailing, and she knows that.  

But there…

1 year, 6 months ago

Greg Murphy: Road safety campaigner and Kiwi driving legend on changes to the driver licensing system

The driver licensing system may be in for a government overhaul.

Under proposals released yesterday, the practical driving test for a full licence wi…

1 year, 6 months ago