Paddy Gower Has Issues

Season 2

2025 · 8 episodes · 5h 44m in all

Episodes

1. 

   1. Tom Phillips

   19 Aug 2025 · 43 min

   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. 

   2. The Insurance Crisis

   26 Aug 2025 · 43 min

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

3. 

   3. Open Plan Classrooms

   2 Sept 2025 · 43 min

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

4. 

   4. Roaming dog attacks

   9 Sept 2025 · 43 min

   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. 

   5. Weight Loss Drugs

   16 Sept 2025 · 43 min

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

6. 

   6. Bowel Cancer

   23 Sept 2025 · 43 min

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

7. 

   7. AI

   30 Sept 2025 · 43 min

   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. 

   8. Online Gambling

   7 Oct 2025 · 43 min

   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.