Podcasts about Guyon Espiner

New Zealand First should be stripped of the tobacco and vaping portfolio, according to an advocacy group set up to keep kids off nicotine. The call comes after RNZ published documents alleging close ties between tobacco giant Philip Morris and New Zealand First. Guyon Espiner broke the story, and spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Jo McCarroll and Mark Knoff-Thomas. First they discuss the RNZ story by Guyon Espiner about NZ First's relationship to the nicotine industry. They then examine proposed changes to allow more housing on food productive land, and, finally, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says New Zealanders are not getting a raw deal on butter: discuss!

Philip Morris allegedly pitched draft legislation to NZ First as part of a lobbying campaign for its Heated Tobacco Products, according to documents released in litigation against a US vaping company. Guyon Espiner spoke to Corin Dann.

If you don't want to face the unpalatable truth about your boozing, the alcohol lobby is on your sideOutdated alcohol guidelines put New Zealand out of step with modern research, but our health authorities are in no hurry to update themIn Canada, proposed guidelines for low-risk drinking set the weekly limit at two drinks.Here in New Zealand, the recommendation is to cap alcohol at 10 drinks weekly for women, and 15 for men, with two alcohol-free days per week.Despite these guidelines being nearly 15 years old, and documents from Health NZ showing that they consider a review of the guidelines to be 'necessary', for now, the guidelines are staying as they are."The complication is that the Ministry of Health has come in over the top of [Health NZ] and has said 'actually these are our guidelines ... we want to control this and we're putting a pause on that work'," says RNZ's Guyon Espiner."It certainly does show that they're listening to the alcohol industry, who are pretty exercised about this - because as you can imagine, this could have a significant effect on sales if people did take this advice and did drink significantly less."In a series of articles over the past few months, Espiner has reported on issues of alcohol harm and how the alcohol lobby has impacted policy in New Zealand…Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Villa Maria, one of New Zealand's best known wine brands, is putting cancer warning labels on wines exported to Ireland - nearly a year ahead of a law making the labels compulsory. Guyon Espiner reports.

The official guidance on low-risk drinking doesn't reflect modern scientific evidence and "understates the health risks" of alcohol, according to Health New Zealand documents released to RNZ. Guyon Espiner spoke to Corin Dann.

Tonight Wallace is joined by Guyon Espiner, Maria Slade and Russel Norman as they discuss the main politcal stories of the day. This time: submitters are feeding back on the Regulatory Standards Bill; is the political pendulum a wrecking ball? as according to Stuff's national affairs editor Andrea Vance; and the Covid inquiry is in phase 2 - what are we learning?

New "rules of engagement" for health officials dealing with the alcohol industry are coming after a senior staffer complained a public health manager had been "way too friendly" with booze lobbyists. Corin Dann spoke to Guyon Espiner.

The man described as the Godfather of Human Rights, American attorney Kenneth Roth, has told RNZ that Israel's actions against the Palestinians are likely to meet the definitions of apartheid, genocide and war crimes. Guyon Espiner spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

All things politics are discussed in this laser-focused version of The Panel. Today Wallace Chapman is joined by RNZ host of 30 with Guyon, Guyon Espiner and Maria Slade, BusinessDesk journalist.

Dame Marilyn Waring joins us tonight to talk about the Peoples Select Committee which is attempting to give a voice to NZers who would have submitted on the changes to the Fair Pay Act but were denied that chance by this Government passing their legislation under urgency The Prime Minister's deputy chief press secretary allegedly recorded audio of multiple sessions with Wellington sex workers, and amassed a gallery of women working out at the gym, shopping, and being filmed through a window getting ready to go out. News breaks tonightDavid Seymour's episode on RNZ's show 30 with Guyon Espiner was released today making clear why he was seething about it n a weekend interview as it was a shit show and he looked petty, ignorant and inconsistent.=================================Come support the work we're doing by becoming a Patron of ⁠⁠#BHN⁠⁠ www.patreon.com/BigHairyNews⁠=================================Merch available at www.BHNShop.nz Like us on Facebookwww.facebook.com/BigHairyNews Follow us on Twitter.@patbrittenden @Chewie_NZFollow us on BlueskyPat @patbrittenden.bsky.socialChewie @chewienz.bsky.socialEmily @iamprettyawesome.bsky.socialMagenta @xkaosmagex.bsky.social

The ACT party leader has claimed 99.5 percent of the submissions on a discussion document about the Regulatory Standards Bill were "fake" and created using "bots". Guyon Espiner spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Te Pati Maori lawyer Tania Waikato joins us live at 9pm to talk about the RSB and also the suspension of the three Te Pati Maori MPsChloe Swarbrick was on with Guyon Espiner in his show '30' in what was a pretty banal interview with nothing new learned and is demonstrating how so much of the media want to judge the singular action, as opposed to the system that the action is happening within. John Tamihere was on the Bradbury Group and pondered what if a "brown woman" had been the first person in the Commonwealth to use the 'C' word in parliament as opposed to a "nice white woman"=================================Come support the work we're doing by becoming a Patron of ⁠⁠#BHN⁠⁠ www.patreon.com/BigHairyNews⁠=================================Merch available at www.BHNShop.nz Like us on Facebookwww.facebook.com/BigHairyNews Follow us on Twitter.@patbrittenden @Chewie_NZFollow us on BlueskyPat @patbrittenden.bsky.socialChewie @chewienz.bsky.socialEmily @iamprettyawesome.bsky.socialMagenta @xkaosmagex.bsky.social

Booze industry lobbyists have been given input into the development of alcohol policies, including how to deal with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. Guyon Espiner spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Former Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull says the Trump-factor may work against Peter Dutton and his centre right Liberal Party in the Australian election. Guyon Espiner spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The former head of Facebook for Australia and New Zealand thinks New Zealand should follow Australia's lead and ban under-16s from having social media accounts. Guyon Espiner spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

To top off our 50th anniversary celebrations some very familiar voices from the past are joining us again. With us in the Wellington studio are Geoff Robinson, Kim Hill, and Susie Ferguson and in Auckland we have Guyon Espiner.

New Zealand social media influencers promoting online casino sites are being warned they are breaking the law and will be fined if the content is not taken down. Guyon Espiner has been investigating the online casino industry and filed this story.

Guyon Espiner explains why the TAB wants an online casino licence - and why the government is telling it to stick to the cards it's been dealt.

The TAB offered a $150 million deal to the government in a bid to secure an online casino licence. Guyon Espiner has been investigating the new online casino regime and he spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

A woman who got addicted to online casino gambling and stole $300,000 to feed her habit is warning the government against opening up a large online casino gambling market. Guyon Espiner is investigating the new online casino market and filed this story.

For the first time, online casino operators will be able to advertise as part of a new market being opened by the government, sparking fears about a rise in problem gambling. Guyon Espiner has more.

New online casino gambling licences to be auctioned off by the government will mainly go to large foreign operators. Guyon Espiner is investigating the new online casino gambling market and filed this report.

Online safety campaigners say Netsafe is too close to the big tech companies and an independent regulator is required to improve online safety. Guyon Espiner has the story.

New Zealand's internet safety agencies took aggressive legal action against the Human Rights Commission, after it called out social media giants for failing to protect Jacinda Ardern from vicious online abuse. Guyon Espiner has the story.

A leading New Zealand psychiatrist says there's a risk of over-diagnosing ADHD - and it's already being overtreated. Demand for medication to treat the disorder has jumped 140 percent in the last two years. Dr Sam McBride, from the Royal College of Psychiatry made the comments in an interview on 30' with Guyon Espiner. Espiner spoke to Lisa Owen.

Donald Trump's first presidency was often defined on the world stage by his "America First" protectionist trade policy and isolationist rhetoric, including threats to withdraw from NATO. Former Prime Minister Helen Clark spoke to Guyon Espiner.

If you've tried to get a plumber lately and found it tough, you're not alone. Even plumbing businesses say it's tough to find qualified plumbers at the moment. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Donald Trump's return to the US presidency has cast uncertainty over the impact on global security, including in the Pacific region. University of Otago Professor of International Relations Robert Patman spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Speaking in the White House Rose Garden earlier, President Joe Biden said that since its founding 200 years ago, the United States has listened to the will of the people and he has promised a peaceful transfer of power. Corin Dann is outside the US Capitol Building in Washington D.C and he spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Abortion rights were touted as a major issue in this year's US election, with Democrats campaigning that Vice President Kamala Harris was needed to protect them, and measures on the ballot in ten states. But according to CNN exit polling, it was only a top issue for 14 percent of voters. Correspondent in Washington DC Kate Fisher spoke to Guyon Espiner.

The coalition government in Germany has collapsed. It comes after the Chancellor, Olaf Scholz, sacked his finance minister, Christian Lindner, the leader of one of the three parties in the coalition, accusing him of putting politics above the interests of the country. Berlin correspondent Trent Murray spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Staying with the US election result and there are fears New Zealand will be among the countries battered by tariffs imposed by incoming president Donald Trump. Chair of Beef and Lamb NZ Kate Acland spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Donald Trump has defeated Kamala Harris in the US presidential election, promising a "golden age of America" in his Florida victory speech. AP Correspondent Philip Crowther spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Wall Street stocks have skyrocketed following Donald Trump's election win. The Dow Jones jumped more than 3 percent soon after opening, while the Nasdaq and S&P 500 each rose by more than 2 percent. Tech commentator Dan Ives spoke to Guyon Espiner.

An emperor penguin has made a record-breaking swim, leaving his home in Antarctica and turning up malnourished on a Western Australia beach. Massey University Avian and Wildlife Veterinarian Professor Brett Gartrell spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Unemployment has risen to a near four-year high as businesses shed staff. Stats NZ numbers show unemployment rose to 4.8 percent in the September quarter. Economist Cameron Bagrie spoke to Guyon Espiner.

What does a Donald Trump victory mean for New Zealand's economy? Former senior government trade deal negotiator Charles Finny spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Former US president Donald Trump will soon be back in office. The republican candidate clinched the election win last night after taking crucial swing states Pennsylvania, Georgia, North Carolina and Wisconsin. Former White House spokesman under George W Bush Pete Seat spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Donald Trump will be 47th President of the United States. Trump stormed his way back to the presidency, in an historic victory sweeping a number of battleground states and denying Kamala Harris any path to the White House. Benny Lamborn from Texas has voted for Trump the past three elections and he spoke to Guyon Espiner.

On the streets of Washington D.C. life continued almost as normal the morning after the election. People continue to head to work and get on with their lives, but many people are stunned and shocked by the result. Corin Dann spoke to Guyon Espiner.

The election is on a knife edge with Kamala Harris and Donald Trump is being called one of the closest ever. Founder and director of the University of Virginia centre for politics Professor Larry Sabato spoke to Guyon Espiner.

The Treaty Principles Bill is going to be introduced to Parliament on Thursday - much sooner than expected. Labour leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Researchers say possums could develop a resistance to a crucial tool in New Zealand's pest management toolbox. Co-author Professor Steve Trewick spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Voting booths opened in the early hours of this morning and millions of Americans have been heading to the ballots, casting their votes. Corin Dann spoke to Guyon Espiner.

The US presidential contest between Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris is hurtling towards an uncertain finish on Wednesday. Corin Dann spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Privacy experts are shocked and astounded Inland Revenue had no idea it had breached the privacy of more than a quarter of a million taxpayers. Reporter Phil Pennington spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Flemington Racetrack will be the place on Tuesday afternoon for "the race that stops two nations". Racing commentator Aidan Rodley spoke to Guyon Espiner.

A Christchurch community board member says government changes to a scheme helping owners of earthquake-damaged homes shows they don't understand what claimants are dealing with. Community board member Ali Jones spoke to Guyon Espiner.

US Presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are working overtime to secure votes, just one day out from the American election. Corin Dann spoke to Guyon Espiner.