Paddy Gower Has Issues (2023)
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.
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Episode 1 - Tom Phillips
Release Date: 2025-08-19Paddy 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.
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Episode 2 - The Insurance Crisis
Release Date: 2025-08-26Paddy and Journalist Laura Tupou investigate NZ's insurance crisis, is your home worthless? Meanwhile, Karen initiates an illegal dumping crackdown.
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Episode 3 - Open Plan Classrooms
Release Date: 2025-09-02Paddy and journalist Melissa Chan-Green investigate the impact of open plan classrooms. Karen questions the business practice of a car parking giant.
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Episode 4 - Roaming dog attacks
Release Date: 2025-09-09Roaming dog attacks are on the rise, Paddy investigates. Karen looks into why so many Kiwi are being trapped in subscriptions they don't want.
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Episode 5 - Weight Loss Drugs
Release Date: 2025-09-16Paddy and Lisette Reymer deep dive into the "gamechanger" weight loss drugs available in NZ. Karen questions Jetstar's baggage allowance practices.
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Episode 6 - Bowel Cancer
Release Date: 2025-09-23Paddy and Juliet Speedy investigate lowering the bowel cancer screening age. Karen looks into what's going on at the Auckland Night Markets.
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Episode 7 - AI
Release Date: 2025-09-30Paddy 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.
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Episode 8 - Online Gambling
Release Date: 2025-10-07Paddy and Journalist Paula Penfold investigate the disturbing prevalence of online gambling. Karen looks into how people are using synthetic urine to pass drug tests.