Paddy Gower Has Issues

E1 Episode 1: Peptides

• Now playing
• 45m
• Aug 4, 2026

Paddy investigates the growing use of peptides in New Zealand. And Karen looks into a change to some health insurance.

E2 Episode 2: Homelessness

• 45m
• Aug 11, 2026

Paddy looks at the nation’s growing homelessness issue. And some country kids have had their buses cancelled - Karen wants to get them to school.

E3 Episode 3: Hoiho

• 45m
• Aug 18, 2026

Sam Hayes joins Paddy with an in-depth report on what's killing our hoiho (penguin). Karen needs your help to save the lives of hundreds of retired greyhounds.

E4 Episode 4: Episode 4

• 45m
• Aug 25, 2026

Paddy asks why the nation's biggest cancer killer is not screened. And NZ is ready for a fireworks ban, can Karen finally get it over the line?

E5 Episode 5: Pounamu Smuggling

• 45m
• Sep 1, 2026

Paddy and Lloyd Burr go deep into the world of Pounamu smuggling. And Karen injects herself into the vaccine debate.

E6 Episode 6: Emergency Departments

• 45m
• Sep 8, 2026

Paddy is joined by journalist Paula Penfold who investigates the dire state of our emergency departments. And Karen fights for your (flight) rights.

E7 Episode 7: Episode 7

• 45m
• Sep 15, 2026

E8 Episode 8: Episode 8

• 45m
• Sep 22, 2026