Paddy Gower Has Issues

1. The Reading Wars

Air Date: 2023-05-24

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.

2. Slash

Air Date: 2023-05-31

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.

3. Bulling in Schools

Air Date: 2023-06-07

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.

4. Rugby’s Moment of Truth

Air Date: 2023-06-14

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.

5. Medical Regugees

Air Date: 2023-06-21

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.

6. The Gender Debate

Air Date: 2023-06-28

7. Feral Cats

Air Date: 2023-07-05

8. Postcode Cancer

Air Date: 2023-07-12

9. Early Childhood Education

Air Date: 2023-07-19

10. Exorcism

Air Date: 2023-07-26

11. Nangs

Air Date: 2023-08-02

12. Sextortion

Air Date: 2023-08-09

13. Menopause

Air Date: 2023-08-16

14. Dirt Bike Gangs

Air Date: 2023-08-23

15. NZ Nursing

Air Date: 2023-08-30

16. Blindness

Air Date: 2023-09-06

17. Dementia

Air Date: 2023-09-13

1. Tom Phillips

Air Date: 2025-08-19

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.

2. The Insurance Crisis

Air Date: 2025-08-26

Paddy and Journalist Laura Tupou investigate NZ's insurance crisis, is your home worthless? Meanwhile, Karen initiates an illegal dumping crackdown.

3. Open Plan Classrooms

Air Date: 2025-09-02

Paddy and journalist Melissa Chan-Green investigate the impact of open plan classrooms. Karen questions the business practice of a car parking giant.

4. Roaming dog attacks

Air Date: 2025-09-09

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.

5. Weight Loss Drugs

Air Date: 2025-09-16

Paddy and Lisette Reymer deep dive into the "gamechanger" weight loss drugs available in NZ. Karen questions Jetstar's baggage allowance practices.

6. Bowel Cancer

Air Date: 2025-09-23

Paddy and Juliet Speedy investigate lowering the bowel cancer screening age. Karen looks into what's going on at the Auckland Night Markets.

7. AI

Air Date: 2025-09-30

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.

8. Online Gambling

Air Date: 2025-10-07

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.