Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchThe 'whack-a-mole' of protecting pounamu
Episode 1573
A large bust earlier this week and a separate conviction earlier this month highlight the growing threat to legitimate pounamu collecting and trade
De…
2 months ago
'Butter chicken' commentary meets a nation on edge
Episode 1572
As Shane Jones talks of a 'butter chicken tsunami', new data shows Kiwis hardening on immigration and deeper fractures in trust, identity, and belong…
2 months ago
The end of a short but sweet era for Moana Pasifika
Episode 1571
Moana Pasifika's uncertain future sparks fears for Pacific representation in Super Rugby and raises questions about finances and governance
The rugby…
2 months ago
NZ's gold-adjacent boom
Episode 1570
Substances that were once discarded as the useless by-product of gold are now much-sought after critical minerals
From electronics to batteries to we…
2 months ago
Hornet eradication effort gaining ground
Episode 1568
There's hope we may have won the fight against the yellow-legged hornet, but a crucial phase lies ahead
A massive eradication effort to get rid of w…
2 months ago
The killer debating team from Paremoremo Prison
Episode 1569
Sir Don McKinnon has travelled the world, rubbed shoulders with diplomats - and was nearly kidnapped at Paremoremo prison
Nearly fifty years ago, six…
2 months ago
New Zealand faces coastal retreat reality
Episode 1567
Following yet another storm battering our coasts last weekend, pressure mounts on coastal communities to discuss relocation
New Zealand communities …
2 months, 1 week ago
The sobering report on water that's unlikely to spark action
Episode 1566
Scientists worry that the often-long time lags between cause and effect when it comes to polluting our lakes and rivers will give politicians the exc…
2 months, 1 week ago
The wicked problem of petroleum in our lives
Episode 1565
Petroleum is in everything from plumbing products to chocolate, so with the Strait of Hormuz blocked, industries face price hikes and folding project…
2 months, 1 week ago
No more government money for gangs
Episode 1564
'Not one cent' - National MP moves to cut taxpayer funding to gang-linked groups, but one critic calls it 'short-sighted' and argue there will be fal…
2 months, 1 week ago