WINSTON PETERS: NZ First Leader: Convention Takeaways – Savings, Sovereignty, And Caution
Fresh from their Palmerston North convention, NZ First [...]
JAMES MORCAN: Writer & Director Anno 2020: Filming The Year The World Stopped
Tauranga-born, now Sydney-based filmmaker, James Morcan joins Paul [...]
STEPHEN AND STELLA MCLEOD: Parents and Advocates for Children with Down Syndrome: Faith, Family, and Raising Children with Disabilities
In a moving conversation with Rodney Hide, Stephen [...]
GREENWASHED: Resisting Panic, Backing Perspective
Jaspreet Boparai and Don Nicolson reflect on spring’s arrival [...]
PROFESSOR ELIZABETH RATA: Professor of Education at University of Auckland: Neutrality in Education
Talking with Maree Buscke, Professor of Education at [...]
MONEY TALKS: Glenn Thomas: Rising Tide Of Hard Assets
In this episode of Money Talks, Paul Brennan [...]
ERIKA HARVEY: Public Affairs Director Lobby for Good: Accountability Overdue In Bay of Plenty
Talking to Paul Brennan, Erika Harvey, Public Affairs Director [...]
MAREE’S REFLECTIONS: Māori Queen and By-Election
Maree Buscke discusses two contrasting events in the [...]
JAN RIVERS & RO EDGE: Women’s Rights Advocates: Law Commission’s Gender Identity Proposal Under Fire
Ro Edge, co-founder of Save Women's Sport Australasia [...]
RODNEY’S REFLECTIONS: Truth, Lies, and Accountability
Rodney Hide reflects on the shifting narrative around [...]
RURAL REPORT: Farms, Forests and the Carbon Crunch
In this week’s Rural Report Jaspreet Boparai and Don [...]
ZEB JACKSON: Community Recovery Coordinator: Rallying Help After The Floods
When devastating floods hit the small South Island [...]
THE WILMS REPORT: Rallies, Backlash and Political Fallout
In Paul Brennan's regular catch-up with Tim Wilms [...]
KERI MOLLOY: Substack Writer and Former Journalist: Quiet March Into A Digital Cage
Paul Brennan chats with Keri Molloy, a retired journalist [...]
PAUL’S MONDAY MAILBAG: Tributes, Debates, And Insights
This week’s Monday Mailbag features guest Kathryn Ennis-Carter [...]
THE BRENNAN BAROMETER: High-Vis Politics, Ukraine Questions, And The Cost Squeeze
In Paul Brennan's punchy end-of-week monologue he riffs [...]
ROGER PARTRIDGE: New Zealand Initiative Co-Founder & Chair: Unscrambling Government
New Zealand has one of the most sprawling [...]
WEEKLY ROUNDUP: Free Speech, Borders & Energy Debates
This week Dieuwe de Boer and William McGimpsey [...]
TANIA HUNTER: Spiritual Teacher & Psychic Medium: Accessing your Spiritual Gifts
Talking with Natalie Cutler-Welsh, spiritual teacher and lifelong [...]
IVOR CUMMINS: Irish Commentator: Razor’s Edge – Power, Protest And Control
Irish commentator Ivor Cummins, 'The Fat Emperor', rejoins [...]
KIWI FARM: Barnyard By-Election
In this week's Kiwi Farm, a by-election is [...]
MEDIA MATTERS: Public Opinion & Power – Psychology, Media, Culture
This lively Media Matters Maree Buscke and Marty [...]
MAREE’S MAILBAG: Calls for Transparency and Fresh Voices
This week’s mailbag overflows with listener feedback, from [...]
PERIGO’S PERSPECTIVE: With Lindsay Perigo: Defence Of Western Values
In this week's Perigo's Perspective, Lindsay reflects on New [...]
RICHARD MEADE: Energy Economics Professor: Rethinking New Zealand’s Power Market
In conversation with Paul Brennan, adjunct Associate Professor [...]
GREENWASHED: Power, Paris And The Price Tag
Jaspreet Boparai and Don Nicolson unpack the ACT [...]
KIMBERLEY CRISP: Professional/Personal Development Mentor and Former Early Childhood Educator: Nurturing Play – Childhood Education Insights
Kimberley Crisp, a professional/personal development mentor and former [...]
WINSTON PETERS: NZ First Leader: Safeguarding Choice for Digital IDs
NZ First leader Winston Peters joins Paul Brennan [...]
MATT SHELTON: NZDSOS: Appeals, Costs, And a Battle of Ethics
Paul Brennan is joined by Matt Shelton from [...]
RURAL REPORT: Banks, Dairy Deals And Conservation Tensions
In this week’s Rural Report Jaspreet Boparai and [...]
RODNEY’S MAILBAG: Freedom, Politics and Pushback
Rodney’s latest mailbag bursts with listeners slamming Ardern, [...]
GARDENING WITH WALLY: Soil, Crops & Nostalgia
Gardening guru Wally Richards joins Rodney Hide to [...]
GERRY’S REFLECTION: Psychotherapist: The People’s Position
Gerry Pyves reflects on Voices for Freedom's “The People’s [...]
OLIVER JULL: Year 11 Student at New Plymouth Boys High: School’s Free Speech U-Turn
Paul Brennan is joined by Oliver Jull, a [...]
PAUL’S MONDAY MAILBAG: Fierce Debates, Sharp Quips, and Calls for Action
This week’s feedback includes topics from NZDSOS’ costly [...]
MARY HOBBS: Award-Winning Writer & Publisher: Defending The Line In The Sand
Award-winning writer, photographer and publisher, Mary Hobbs joins [...]
PROFESSOR JANE KELSEY: Legal Scholar: Regulatory Standards Bill a risk to Democracy, Māori Rights and Industry Regulation
Professor Jane Kelsey is an activist academic specialising [...]
MARTIN NOAKES: Aviation Commentator: Turbulence In the Aviation Industry
Paul Brennan reconnects with aviation commentator Martin [...]
GABRIELLE THOMPSON: C.A.F.E.S. Admin: Pushback Against Digital Road USER Charges
Concerns are mounting over the government’s plan to [...]
BRENNAN BAROMETER: Barometer of Loss and Reflection
This week’s Brennan’s Barometer weaves together two striking stories. [...]
TERRY COLLINS: AA Spokesperson: Road Charges And Privacy Fears
Paul Brennan talks with AA spokesperson Terry Collins [...]
WEEKLY ROUNDUP: School Shootings, Diplomacy, Housing Debates
In this Weekly Roundup Dieuwe De Boer and [...]
DAWN HAWKINS: Former Vice President & Executive Director at National Centre on Sexual Exploitation: Tackling Exploitation in the Digital Age
Simon O’Connor speaks with visiting US advocate Dawn [...]
PERIGO’S PERSPECTIVE: With Lindsay Perigo: Policing, Politics and Plain Speaking
In this week's Perigo's Perspective, Lindsay Perigo blasts [...]
CORINA SHIELDS: Blogger and Social Media Personality: Māori, COVID & Trust – Culture, Politics, and Representation
Blogger and social media personality Corina Shields joins [...]
MEDIA MATTERS: Power, Education & Culture – Who’s Pulling the Strings?
Maree Buscke and Marty Gibson dive into a [...]
DR JAMES KIERSTEAD: Senior Research fellow at The NZ Initiative: Grade Inflation Eroding Trust In Degrees
A new report by the New Zealand Initiative [...]
MONEY TALKS: Farzin Irani: Storm Clouds Over Money And Markets
Paul Brennan is joined by financial analyst and [...]
GREENWASHED: The Price Of Going Green
Jaspreet Boparai and Don Nicolson take aim at [...]
KIRRALIE SMITH: Director and Spokesperson for Binary Australia: Gender Ideology vs. Reality
Maree Buscke speaks with Kirralie Smith, spokesperson for Binary [...]
AMANDA ACHTMAN: Founder of “Dying to Meet You” Project: Euthanasia’s Lessons – Canada’s Warning for NZ
Canadian advocate Amanda Achtman shares with Rodney Hide [...]
YVONNE VAN DONGEN: Journalist: Netsafe Complaint Sparks Free Speech Dispute
Talking with Maree Buscke, journalist Yvonne van Dongen reveals [...]
AMY BROOKE: Author: Education at Risk – Standards or Agendas?
Long-time commentator and former teacher Amy Brooke reflects [...]
JOHN HARBORD: Major Electricity Users Group Chair: Power Struggle Over New Zealand’s Energy Future
A coalition of consumer groups, manufacturers, retailers and [...]
RURAL REPORT: Banking Reforms, Gene Tech Delays, and Energy Woes
This week’s Rural Report explores a string of [...]
DR GUY HATCHARD: Food Safety & Natural Medicine Advocate: Last Stand on Gene Technology
Paul Brennan and Dr Guy Hatchard unpack the [...]
PAUL’S MONDAY MAILBAG: Coal Comebacks, Cornered Rats, and Council Rows
Paul Brennan’s latest Mailbag is packed with fiery [...]
BRENNAN BAROMETER: Southern Pride and Potholes
Snowy Queenstown is buzzing as the Winter Pride [...]
CLAIRE BLEAKLEY: GE Free NZ Spokesperson: Slowing the Fast Track – Pushback on the Gene Technology Bill
Claire Bleakley joins Paul Brennan to discuss the [...]
THE FOURTH ESTATE: Leaders Dodge Inquiry, RNZ in Crisis, and Calls to Fix Home First
In The Fourth Estate this week Maree Buscke [...]
WYNAND JACOBS: Family Life NZ Executive Director: Stronger Together – Building Resilient Relationships
Simon O’Connor welcomes back Wynand Jacobs from Family Life [...]
WEEKLY ROUNDUP: Wars, Borders & Voices – Global Conflicts and NZ Politics
Dieuwe de Boer and William McGimpsey discuss some [...]
DR EMILY ANDERSON: Walk Tramp Run Spokesperson: Dieback Doubts Amid Council Track Closures
Debate over the Waitākere Ranges tracks is heating [...]
MEDIA MATTERS: Politics, Perception & Power – Unpacking New Zealand’s Challenges
Maree Buscke and Marty Gibson take aim at Labour’s [...]
KIWI FARM: Secrets in the Hayshed
In this week’s episode of Kiwi Farm, listeners [...]
PERIGO’S PERSPECTIVE: With Lindsay Perigo: Royal Commission Backlash, Political Hypocrisy and a Nod to Freedom
Lindsay Perigo lambasts the Royal Commission for cancelling [...]
FAST FIVE WITH ANN COURT: Far North District Councillor: Abuse, Rates, and the Future of Local Government
Councillor Ann Court from the Far North District [...]
RCR360 UNPLUGGED: Martin Lally exposes flawed COVID Modelling
Hosts Marie and Alistair discuss the fallout from [...]
MARTIN LALLY: Retired Economist: NZ’s COVID Response – Fear, Forecasts and the Missed Balance
Hosts Marie and Alistair discuss the fallout from [...]
RICHARD DAWKINS: Federated Farmers Meat & Wool Industry Group Chair: Carbon Forestry Bill Branded a “Betrayal” by Farmers
Speaking with Paul Brennan, Federated Farmers’ Meat and [...]
GREENWASHED: Gravy Train or Global Action? The Debate over COP30
Hosts Jaspreet Boparai and Don Nicolson take a [...]
STEVE HART: Ecology Architect and Mayoral Candidate: Fighting for Change in Thames-Coromandel
Steve Hart, an ecological architect from the Thames-Coromandel, [...]
RODNEY’S REFLECTIONS: Leaders Missing – Ardern & Hipkins Under Scrutiny
Rodney Hide argues that Jacinda Ardern, Chris Hipkins, [...]
STEPHEN FRANKS: Wellington Lawyer & Free Speech Union Advocate: Concerns Over Secrecy in Proposed Terrorism Law Reforms
Wellington lawyer and Free Speech Union advocate Stephen [...]
WINSTON PETERS: Minister of Foreign Affairs & NZ First Leader: COVID Inquiry Transparency, Palestine Recognition, and NZ First’s Momentum
Winston Peters, Foreign Minister and leader of NZ [...]
THE WILMS REPORT: Melbourne Mayhem, Political Firestorms, and Qantas in the Dock
Disclaimer: This interview contains talk of rape. Listener [...]
RURAL REPORT: Forestry Loopholes, Emissions Transparency, and Solar Farm Showdown
In Rural Report this week, Jaspreet Boparai and [...]
PAUL’S MONDAY MAILBAG: From Gaza and 5G to Politics and Global Control
Paul Brennan's mailbag includes strong feedback on many [...]
SHIRLEY ERWEE: Parenting Coach and Entrepreneur: Minding the Gap – Raising Entrepreneurs at Home
Natalie Cutler-Welsh is joined by Shirley Erwee, a [...]
GENE TECH BILL PANEL: With Jon Carapiet, Jodie Bruning and Tiffany Tompkins: Gene Tech Bill sparking fierce debate over NZ’s food future
Jon Carapiet, Jodie Bruning and Tiffany Tompkins join [...]
BRENNAN BAROMETER: RNZ in Crisis and Hipkins Cornered Like a Rat
RNZ is facing heavy criticism after a review [...]
KIT KNIGHTLY: OffGuardian Editor: UK Distractions, Online Controls, and Global Safetyism Trends
Off Guardian editor Kit Knightly joins Paul Brennan [...]
WEEKLY ROUNDUP: Borders, Growth & Accountability
In this Weekly Roundup Dieuwe de Boer and [...]
MARGO MACVICAR: Advocate at End Transplant Abuse China: Exposing China’s Dark Trade – The Fight Against Forced Organ Harvesting
In a powerful and unsettling interview with Simon O’Connor, [...]
RIDING SHOTGUN: With Rachel Stewart: Mr Speaker and the Self Seeker
In this week's Riding Shotgun Rachel Stewart takes [...]
KIWI FARM: Oinky Meets Albo
In this lively instalment of Kiwi Farm, Oinky [...]
MEDIA MATTERS: Poll Shifts, Political Chaos, and the Road to Digital Control
Marty returns to the mic after a short [...]
MAREE’S MAILBAG: Praise, Outrage, and Calls for Action
Maree’s Mailbag overflowed with listener feedback this week [...]
PERIGO’S PERSPECTIVE: With Lindsay Perigo: Labour’s Surge, Paine’s Wisdom, and a Chatbot Valentine
Poll shocks, political jibes, and a touch of [...]
JULIUS RUECHEL: Conservative Canadian Author & Essayist: Canada’s Creeping Control — From Forest Lockdowns to Property Rights Battles
Canadian author Julius Ruechel joins Paul Brennan to [...]
LIZ GREGORY: General Manager Gloriavale Leavers Support Trust: Gloriavale Under Scrutiny – Labour Practices, Dairy Changes & Life After Leaving
Talking with Maree Buscke, Gloriavale Leavers Support Trust [...]
GREENWASHED: Cyclones, Forestry, and Wind Farms – Untangling the Climate Headlines
Jaspreet Boparai and Don Nicolson dissect recent climate [...]
MONEY TALKS: Joel Robinson: Money, Markets, and the Bitcoin Boom
Paul Brennan is joined by Joel Robinson from [...]
GARDENING WITH WALLY: Spring Gardening – Tomatoes, Potatoes & Frost Protection
Rodney Hide is joined by gardening guru Wally [...]
RODNEY’S MAILBAG: Gene Technology Bill, Farming, Food & Health Concerns
Rodney's listeners weigh in passionately on the Gene [...]
SHANE JONES: NZ Minister for Regional Development and Resources: Gas Crunch Sparks Call for Coal Comeback
Minister for Regional Development and Resources Shane Jones [...]
MICHAEL REDDELL: Economic Analyst: Treasury Report Exposes NZ’s COVID Spending Blowout
Talking with Paul Brennan, former Reserve Bank and Treasury [...]
RURAL REPORT: Forestry Battles, Fertiliser Fears, and Fonterra’s $3b Decision
The Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) forestry restrictions, looming [...]
PAUL’S MONDAY MAILBAG: Secrets, Science, and Showdowns
Paul’s latest mailbag is packed with fiery listener [...]
MASAKO GANAHA: Japanese Independent Journalist: Japan’s Grassroots Vaccine Data Project Sparks Fierce Controversy
Japanese journalist Masako Ganaha shares explosive claims about a [...]