Guyon Espiner
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 30 July
On today's episode, the Prime Minister has warned all options remain on the table for Health NZ, Christopher Luxon joins us, Guyon Espiner discusses how the Government has set aside $216 million it… Audio
Govt sets aside $216 million to pay for tobacco tax cuts
The Government has set aside $216 million it says it might need to pay for tax cuts for Heated Tobacco Products - a market heavily dominated in New Zealand by tobacco giant Philip Morris. Guyon… Audio
Costello cuts excise rate on Heated Tobacco Products
Associate Health Minister Casey Costello has delivered a fifty percent cut to the excise tax rate on Heated Tobacco Products - where tobacco is heated to a vapour rather than burned - as she aims to… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 15 July
In the show today, the attempted assassination of Donald Trump took place just days before the Republican National Convention is due to meet to confirm him as the party's presidential nominee, England… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 11 July
In the show today, New Zealand first leader and Acting Prime Minister Winston Peters is demanding more answers about the grounding of the Interislander Aratere ferry, Leaked documents about the Cook… Audio
Casey Costello reprimanded over treatment of OIA request
Associate Health Minister Casey Costello has been severely reprimanded by the Chief Ombudsman and forced to apologise for trying to keep information about tobacco and vaping policy secret. Chief… Audio
Govt pushes for expanded AI use in health and education
Cabinet Minister Judith Collins wants the government to expand the use of AI, starting with the health and education sectors where it could be used to assess mammogram results and provide AI tutors… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 20 June
On today's episode, a train derailment that happened during heavy rainfall on the weekend of the Auckland Anniversary floods had the potential to be one of the country's most serious rail disasters… Audio
Alcohol levy increase doesn't cover inflation
The alcohol levy has been raised - but by less than half the amount that would even cover inflation. Ingrid Hipkiss spoke with In Depth reporter Guyon Espiner Audio
Peter Zeihan: Why China’s days are numbered
Geopolitics expert Peter Zeihan tells Guyon what New Zealand needs to do right now if it wants to survive the end of globalisation, why China's days are numbered, and who's going to win the US… Video, Audio
Mea Motu gets real about how her kids saved her life
Champion boxer Mea Motu gets real about what motivates her in the ring, how her kids saved her life, and why she won’t stay silent on domestic abuse. Video, Audio
Tuku Morgan on why he's so fired up
Waikato-Tainui leader Tuku Morgan tells Guyon why he's so fired about the backlash against te reo, how young Māori have the power to change the future and why he's not sorry about that underwear… Video, Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 4 June
On today's episode, we hear from the Prime Minister Christopher Luxon after the Finance Minister says the Government will keep its promise to fund more cancer treatments, Police estimate the cost of… Audio
Cost of alcohol harm close to $8 billion: Police
Police estimate the cost of alcohol harm to be close to $8b dollars a year - but they deploy less than one percent of their staff on reducing its harm. Guyon Espiner spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Mike King: I'd take money from Gollum if it meant better mental health services
Mental health advocate Mike King tells Guyon why taking government cash is like taking money from Gollum; the day he realised his homophobic comedy was doing real damage, and why kids don't talk to… Video, Audio
Jordan Williams on what the Taxpayers' Union really is and who funds it
Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union tells Guyon about the group's funding, its connection to the Atlas Network, and why he once joined the Green party. Video, Audio
Stephen Cave: Why living forever would be a curse
Longevity expert Stephen Cave explains to Guyon how living to 150 years old could soon be a reality, and why the consequences of immortality would be horrific for all aspects of our world. Video, Audio
James Shaw's advice for the Green Party
Former Greens Co-Leader James Shaw on why the party should consider working with National in future, why he's been called a "tree Tory", and what he's got planned after politics. Video, Audio
David Seymour on whether we can really afford tax cuts
ACT leader David Seymour tells Guyon how it feels being part of the coalition Government, what race-based policies he'd like to change, and whether we can really afford tax cuts. Video, Audio
Dave Letele opens up about gangs, bootcamps and why he fell out with the Prime Minister
Community leader and former boxer Dave Letele tells Guyon his thoughts on the new Government's crackdown on gangs, whether bootcamps really work, and if he'll ever get into the political ring himself.
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