Paul Smith
Petrol companies raking it in
Consumer NZs Paul Smith talks about the profit margins of our major petrol retailers. Audio
Paul Smith : Dunedin Midwinter Carnival
The finishing touches are being made to giant snails, bats, clusters of stars and a multitude of colourful costumes for this year's Dunedin Midwinter Carnival. Due to be held tomorrow evening, this is… Audio
Vertigo: What causes it and how to deal with it
Vertigo is that sensation of feeling off balance and can be debilitating. It is usually caused by an inner ear problem. Dr Paul Smith of the University of Otago Medical School is an expert on vertigo… Audio
How long should appliances last?
Do manufacturers increasingly make household products with a more limited life span than they once did? Why are repairs so costly, if possible at all? Engineer Paul Smith is head of testing with… Audio
Ebikes buyer's guide
With more and more of us eager to coast uphill (relatively) painlessly we look at the latest electric bikes on the market with Paul Smith, the Head of Testing at consumer.org.nz. Audio
Dishwasher detergents
We put dishwasher detergents to the test with Paul Smith, the Head of Testing at consumer.org.nz. Audio
Best vacuum cleaners
Paul Smith is the Head of Testing at consumer.org.nz and he's been putting new vacuum cleaners through their paces. Audio
Mixed success seen on plan to tax low-value imported goods
A tax expert says the Government's plan to apply GST to low-value imported digital products is reasonable, but collecting tax on goods shipped to New Zealand won't be as easy. Audio
Wellington fire still smoulders
A big Wellington fire that claimed two Oscar statues is still smouldering after ripping through a self-storage building near the airport. Audio
Foraging for wild food on the Chatham Islands
The Chatham Islands have an abundance of great food, from crayfish to mutton, and the wild larder is no exception. Audio
Fringe Festival
Zelda Edwards is Wellington's Fringe Festival producer, and Paul Smith is the director of Dunedin Fringe. Audio
Call for Chindogu
Ingenius or embarrassing inventions, Paul Smith from Dunedin Fringe Festival explains. Audio
The Panel (Part 2)
More dissection of the week that was and the weekend that will be. Audio
The Panel (Part 1)
Paul Smith and Simon Pound join Jim to dissect the week that was and the weekend that will be. Audio
