Paddy Gower
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 20 February 2025
On today's episode, Foreign Minister Winston Peters wants to 'reset' New Zealand's relationship with the Cook Islands, Donald Trump has lashed out at Ukraine's President Zelenskyy on social media… Audio
Brynley Stent's singles road trip
Bryn & Ku's Singles Club is a new doco series following two comedians on a cross-country quest for love. Audio
Off leash - dog trainer Flip Calkoen
Auckland Council has been accused of overreacting after proposing dog rule changes. Dog trainer Flip Calkoen talks about whether the balance is right. Audio
Demystifying geothermal energy
New Zealand is the world's fifth largest generator of geothermal energy with just under 20 percent of our electricity generated this way. Audio
TikTok: Security concern or victim of geopolitics?
TikTok is the social media app that feels like it is taking over the world, but can genuine security concerns be separated from the international politics? Audio
Diet and Parkinson's disease
More than 12,000 New Zealanders suffer from the condition, and numbers are expected to increase significantly over the coming years. How can diet help? Audio
The fallout of Trump's controversial Gaza plan
The US president has doubled down on his controversial plan to resettle Palestinians - after administration officials suggested any relocation would be temporary. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 23 January 2025
On today's episode, Maori Development Minister Tama Potaka's new-look Waitangi Tribunal has been labelled a "whitewash" by Te Pati Maori, just days after US President Donald Trump's inauguration - the… Audio
Scientists head to Antarctica to study climate change impacts
Thirty-eight scientists and crew set sail for Antarctica last Tuesday on NIWA's research vessel Tangaroa. Co-leader of the trip Professor Craig Stevens spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio
Chateau Tongariro hotel could be thrown a lifeline
The potential new owner of the Whakapapa ski field has expressed interest in operating the famous Chateau Tongariro hotel. Whakapapa Holdings director Tom Elworthy spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio
Minister Tama Potaka on Waitangi Tribunal appointments
The Minister for Māori Development appointed eight new members, removing well-known Māori academics - which has raised eyebrows. Minister Tama Potaka spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio
Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer on new look Waitangi Tribunal
Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka's new-look Waitangi Tribunal has been labelled a "whitewash" by Te Pāti Māori. Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer. Audio
Govt looks to tourism and immigration to boost economy
At the National Party caucus retreat in Hamilton on Wednesday Nicola Willis made it clear the former government's 'higher value' approach to visitors was gone. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Paddy… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 22 January 2025
On today's episode, inflation heading into more manageable territory is good news for the government, in one of his first acts as the 47th President, Donald Trump signed an executive order that he… Audio
Nottingham Forest fans embrace kiwi striker Chris Wood
Kiwi footballer Chris Wood has been making a splash in the English Premier League, with 14 goals this season helping his Nottingham Forest side to third in the standings. Forest Focus podcast host… Audio
Nelson mayor on Trump's claims America split the atom
Nelson's mayor Nick Smith in extending an invitation to the incoming US ambassador to visit Nelson and learn who really first split the atom. Smith spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio
Kiwi drowns in water trough in Wellington
A kiwi which was part of a project that brought the native birds to Wellington's hills has drowned in a water trough. Project lead Paul Ward spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio
NZ woman in serious condition after being set on fire
An Auckland woman, Destiny Otton-Rakuraku, remains in serious condition in hospital in Brisbane after being set on fire. ABC reporter Arianna Levy spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio
Finance Minister Nicola Willis on inflation
Inflation heading into more manageable territory is good news for the government, and Finance Minister Nicola Willis. Willis spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio
Trump pardons Jan 6 rioters on day one of presidency
Donald Trump supporters who attacked the U.S Capitol four years ago have started leaving prison after the president pardoned 1500 defendants hours after he took office. Correspondent Simon Marks spoke… Audio
