Episodes

  • One for the language lovers

    One for the language lovers
    Oct 4 2024
    Join Alexia Russell, Tim Murphy and Jeremy Rees in a look at the words we find the most confusing, satisfying, irritating, beautiful, and just plain revolting
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    23 mins
  • Fears of privatisation by stealth in an overwhelmed healthcare system

    Fears of privatisation by stealth in an overwhelmed healthcare system
    Oct 3 2024
    The risk of an increasingly privatised healthcare system is deeply inequitable care, and some fear we could be moving toward a US model
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    25 mins
  • The billion dollar Du Val empire that didn't exist

    The billion dollar Du Val empire that didn't exist
    Oct 2 2024
    The founders of Du Val portrayed a lifestyle of extreme wealth. The company's investors and contractors look set to pay the price.
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    24 mins
  • Auckland Airport's new mall another irritant for airlines

    Auckland Airport's new mall another irritant for airlines
    Oct 1 2024
    Mānawa Bay may be a winner so far for owners Auckland Airport, but the new mall hasn't won any friends from people who have to get through the crowds to work
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    22 mins
  • Dunedin Hospital's low place in our infrastructure must-haves list

    Dunedin Hospital's low place in our infrastructure must-haves list
    Sep 30 2024
    Critics want to see the workings behind the new Dunedin Hospital rebuild figure of $3 billion, questioning the number, and saying it's essential long-lasting infrastructure
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    25 mins
  • Guam locals pay the price for US security

    Guam locals pay the price for US security
    Sep 29 2024
    The tiny island of Guam is America's shield against Chinese moves in the Pacific, but that comes at the expense of its people
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    26 mins
  • Tupperware's bankruptcy unleashes the plastic memories

    Tupperware's bankruptcy unleashes the plastic memories
    Sep 27 2024
    In spite of the lifetime guarantee, Tupperware hasn't been able to push its quality products through the barrier of quick, cheap storage solutions online
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    24 mins
  • Slow moves to fix fast fashion

    Slow moves to fix fast fashion
    Sep 26 2024
    The New Zealand fashion industry is facing serious long term problems, including the influx of cheap, shoddy clothing; economic headwinds; and way too much waste
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    24 mins