Paddy Gower Has Issues (2023)

Season 2

Paddy Gower tackles the issues facing New Zealanders. He's joined in studio by Newshub reporters, and comedians Karen O'Leary, Eli Matthewson and Courtney Dawson.

Released May 24, 2023 Episode 45 min None+

Genres: Documentary

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Network: Three

Country: New Zealand
Languages: English

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Patrick Gower

Courtney Dawson

Karen O'Leary

Eli Matthewson

S2E1 - Tom Phillips

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.

Aug. 19, 2025, midnight

S2E2 - The Insurance Crisis

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

Aug. 26, 2025, midnight

S2E3 - Open Plan Classrooms

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

Sept. 2, 2025, midnight

S2E4 - Roaming dog attacks

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.

Sept. 9, 2025, midnight

S2E5 - Weight Loss Drugs

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

Sept. 16, 2025, midnight

S2E6 - Bowel Cancer

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

Sept. 23, 2025, midnight

S2E7 - AI

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.

Sept. 30, 2025, midnight

S2E8 - Online Gambling

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.

Oct. 7, 2025, midnight

Network: Three

Episode Runtime: 45 min.

Season Runtime: 1104 min.

Released: May 24, 2023

Last Air Date: Oct. 7, 2025, midnight

Status: Returning Series

Certification: NR

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