Paddy Gower Has Issues: Episode list
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Paddy and Stuff Journalist Tony Wall investigate the disappearance of Tom Phillips and his three children, with exclusive interviews, they seek answers. Karen tackles the ridiculous price of Butter.
Paddy and Journalist Laura Tupou investigate NZ's insurance crisis, is your home worthless? Meanwhile, Karen initiates an illegal dumping crackdown.
Paddy and journalist Melissa Chan-Green investigate the impact of open plan classrooms. Karen questions the business practice of a car parking giant.
Roaming dog attacks are on the rise, Paddy investigates. Karen looks into why so many Kiwi are being trapped in subscriptions they don't want.
Paddy and Lisette Reymer deep dive into the "gamechanger" weight loss drugs available in NZ. Karen questions Jetstar's baggage allowance practices.
Paddy and Juliet Speedy investigate lowering the bowel cancer screening age. Karen looks into what's going on at the Auckland Night Markets.
Paddy asks whether we need protection for Kiwi kids against online AI, and Karen tries to change the rules so that horns and sirens in radio ads don't distract drivers.
Paddy and Journalist Paula Penfold investigate the disturbing prevalence of online gambling. Karen looks into how people are using synthetic urine to pass drug tests.