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"He's a handbrake." Opportunity party leader, Qiulae Wong, on Winston Peter's political power. Plus their vision for NZ: From a radical tax overhaul to a reset of Superannuation and Social Welfare.

This weeks latest episode.

A new report spells out just how serious a toll AI is taking on the environment, but some experts say actually, New Zealand could be the right place to develop AI infrastructure.

A wrap of the day's big stories

Last night we spoke with journalist and Trekka enthusiast Todd Niall about whether New Zealand's only mass-produced vehicle is now being seen as retro and cool. We also received a few texts from listeners sharing other New Zealand-made vehicles. One listener asked about the DuzGo, built by the Giles Bros in Whataroa on the West Coast. So to dig deeper into this side of the Kiwi number 8 wire mentality, Susana speaks to one of New Zealand's leading automotive historians Patrick Harlow.

University of Canterbury Associate Professor Sarah Kessans joins the show tonight to answer our burning question.

Christchurch Art Gallery is searching for paintings that haven't been seen publicly for decades and could now be hanging in homes across New Zealand.

Joining the show to tell us all about it is visitor host Sully Cook.

ABC Wantok Program for 9 June 2026.