In this episode of Daybreak – Stuff’s The Press gets busted for biased reporting of school lunches; should Health NZ be making money from parking at hospitals?; latest political poll shows things neck and neck – again; animal activists are concerned about calves being killed – wait until they see the annual abortion stats; a Rotorua doctor calls for social media ban for under-16s amid safety concerns; Australia proposes road user charges for EV vehicles – sound familiar?; the UK premier league boot rainbow laces and break ties with radical LGBT group; and Stuff’s ThreeNews reveals their Trump Derangement Syndrome in some hilarious coverage. Plus an amazing story of forgiveness.

In this episode of Daybreak – Government blasted for overcooking spending during pandemic; beware Gisborne – Elizabeth Kerekere is back; a church’s appropriate response to charges against its member; the Ministry of Education struggles to differentiate triangles and rectangles; latest Roy Morgan political poll goes against media narrative; conservatives should be very wary of Gaza media propaganda; the fight to stop euthanasia for mental illness is personal; and the American Eagle ad in the US continues to provide entertainment for commentators and creators.

In this episode - an error by the Ministry of Education in a Math booklet; the latest Roy Morgan polls; proposed changes in the NCEA educational framework; are the media deliberately campaigning against Christopher Luxon?; Aotearoa v New Zealand - what's in a name; the government's plan to modernise road user charges; a leaked cabinet paper suggesting restrictions on alcohol stores and the potential influence of alcohol lobbying; and the establishment of the Integrity Institute, its targeted research on certain organisations, and concerns about its genuine aims.

We talk to our Australian correspondent Lyle Shelton about Australia's struggle to define what is a woman (a case currently being appealed in the Federal Court); the case of Dr Jereth Kok who has been deregistered as a medical doctor for social media posts; and the judicial activism which allowed the Hamas-affirming march on Sydney Harbour Bridge at the weekend.

In this episode of Solid Ground, Simon discusses the election of a new conservative President in Poland and how mainstream media are reporting his win. He then turns to the US state of Minnesota where fencing (the sport) authorities there have effectively abolished the women’s competition by insisting there will only be mixed events. Simon then returns to New Zealand with St John’s pulling some of its volunteer programs and the Wellington City Council wasting time and money to set up a city to city relationship with Ramallah while the water pipes and other infrastructure continues to fail.

In this episode of Family Matters, Simon talks with Steven Moe about how we can make a greater impact through our charitable investments. Steven is a leading New Zealand lawyer specialising in the charity space and he shares insights into how charities operate and how creative investing can impact change. Steven talks about the importance of aligning investments with the purpose of organisations, and how governance should reflect the latest best practices. Steven also emphasises the role of storytelling in highlighting the work done by charities. He also covers the recent government consultations on taxing the business income of unrelated charitable activities and offers practical advice for incorporated societies regarding the new regulations.

In this episode of Daybreak – the latest abortion data show that abortions have increased 30% since the 2020 law change; we reveal the real reason why Trump slapped a 15% tariff on NZ goods; is the alcohol industry driving alcohol policy in NZ rather than communities & families; is 'Covid babies' a thing?; the official NZ Police website points to an organisation who labels those who reject trans ideology as "neo-nazi, fascist, and white supremacist"; the definition of woman is being challenged in court in Australia; a shocking case of assisted suicide in Switzerland; and more child transgender clinics close down in the US.

In this episode of Solid Ground, Simon talks about the growing restrictions on free speech in the United Kingdom before discussing the New Zealand government’s recent decision to scrap NCEA. He then addresses a viewer’s question about social media and smartphones on younger people. The show also discusses a recent court decision that has slammed Oranga Tamariki, noting that cultural and other considerations were put ahead of the child’s best interests.

Here's StraightTalk for 4 Aug 2025. In this episode we discuss – NCEA is going and we’re back to A,B,C,D’s. Is this a good decision by the Government? We’ll get a quick reaction from the panelists; the FBI is in NZ – should we be freaking out?; Winston Peters has introduced a Member’s Bill that seeks to state in law that “New Zealand” is the official geographic name of our country. The polling suggests it has strong public support – but is it a vote winner?; should the taxpayer be funding Shortland Street and Celebrity Treasure Island?; Will a ‘2-state solution’ stop the bloodshed, war & terrorism in Israel?; do we have a loneliness epidemic in NZ?

We highlight two disturbing recent cases of cancel culture – but it’s the cancelling of the expression of Christianity and any biblical viewpoints. One in Canada (no surprises) where a worship leader is being cancelled, and churches are being fined for daring to host him – yes, a worship leader - and then to Australia where a doctor in Victoria (no surprise either) has lost his career - not for any clinical failing or complains from a patient, but for expressing his deeply held views on social media.