About this season
Paddy Gower tackles the issues facing New Zealanders. He's joined in studio by Newshub reporters, and comedians Karen O'Leary, Eli Matthewson and Courtney Dawson.
Episodes (17)
1. The Reading Wars
Aired 24 May 2023 • 49 min
Paddy Gower tackles the issues facing New Zealanders. He's joined in studio by Newshub reporters, and comedians Karen O'Leary, Eli Matthewson and Courtney Dawson. Made with the support of NZ on Air.
2. Slash
Aired 31 May 2023 • 48 min
Paddy is joined by Samantha Hayes with a devastating report on pine slash. Karen O'Leary tackles big business pharmacies. Comedians Eli Matthewson & Courtney Dawson bring hot issues of the week. Made with the support of NZ on Air.
3. Bulling in Schools
Aired 7 June 2023 • 47 min
Paddy investigates the bullying our kids are subjected to, at school and online. Karen O'Leary tackles "bagsing", comedians Eli Matthewson and Courtney Dawson bring topical issues of the week. Made with the support of NZ on Air.
4. Rugby’s Moment of Truth
Aired 14 June 2023 • 49 min
Paddy is joined by Andrew Gourdie who asks: is rugby still our national game? Karen investigates hairdresser chats, comedians Eli and Courtney bring topical issues of the week. Made with the support of NZ on Air.
5. Medical Regugees
Aired 21 June 2023 • 43 min
Paddy receives a report from US Correspondent Mitch McCann on weight loss tourism, Karen looks into the impact of payWave technology, and comedians Eli and Courtney bring topical issues of the week.
6. The Gender Debate
Aired 28 June 2023 • 43 min
7. Feral Cats
Aired 5 July 2023 • 43 min
8. Postcode Cancer
Aired 12 July 2023 • 42 min
9. Early Childhood Education
Aired 19 July 2023 • 43 min
10. Exorcism
Aired 26 July 2023 • 45 min
11. Nangs
Aired 2 August 2023 • 45 min
12. Sextortion
Aired 9 August 2023 • 43 min
13. Menopause
Aired 16 August 2023 • 46 min
14. Dirt Bike Gangs
Aired 23 August 2023 • 44 min
15. NZ Nursing
Aired 30 August 2023 • 43 min
16. Blindness
Aired 6 September 2023 • 43 min
17. Dementia
Aired 13 September 2023 • 44 min