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In this episode of Political Playback – our 50th episode – Simon is joined by Tanya Unkovich while Bob is away on a well-deserved break. Tanya and Simon give a detailed analysis of the 'Mood of the Boardroom', a survey of 150 key business leaders in New Zealand. They discuss who is doing well and who is not, with a particular focus on the low rankings of the PM and Minister of Finance. They also d...

In this episode of Solid Ground, Simon previews his latest Family Matter’s podcast with Alon Roth-Snir, Israel’s ambassador to New Zealand. He also discusses again how the likes of Wikipedia have been hijacked by progressive activists, reducing the reliability of the information provided. Simon also takes a question from a viewer and comments on Ashley Bloomfield happily attending the Scottish Cov...

In this episode of Family Matters, Simon O'Connor engages in a detailed discussion with His Excellency, Alon Roth-Snir, the Israeli Ambassador to New Zealand, about the ongoing conflict between Israel and Gaza. The conversation covers the tense atmosphere in Israel, the dual political and personal burdens faced by both the nation and Roth as a diplomat and family man.  Roth sheds light on the...

On this episode of Solid Ground, Simon wonders when the UK turned everything upside down when he notes JK Rowling has come out opposing euthanasia, while a former Archbishop of Canterbury has come out in support. He also discusses the many problems with the UK, Australia, and others recognising a Palestinian state including how it rewards terrorism. He finishes with a warning about the left-wing t...

Here's StraightTalk livestream for 22 September 2025, as we cut through the spin and discuss the issues related to family and society.

Bye bye, Benjamin! Bob reviews Green MP Benjamin "Bussy" Doyle's final (thankfully) speech in Parliament last night. Buckle up for some intersectionality, critical theory and cognitive dissonance...

In this episode of Daybreak – Charlie Kirk’s widow Erika is appointed as his replacement for Turning Point; the motive of the shooter is clear to everyone except the media; Chris Hipkins finally figures out the answer to what is a woman; a new book on Jacinda’s legacy; Chile may be swinging to the right; concerns about breaches of bail for offenders; Government plays a dangerous game with online g...

In this episode of Political Playback, we discuss - the latest polling on political parties, capital gains tax, recognising a Palestinian state, and who would replace Hipkins and Luxon as party leaders; who's to blame for the economic mess NZ is currently facing; Te Pati Maori's headache; is there a threat of political violence in NZ; more (appalling) media coverage of Charlie Kirk's death; why is...

Have you watched the exclusive interview we did with Israel & Maria Folau that we premiered at our recent Forum on the Family? At the time of recording this episode of McBlog, it’s had 60,000-plus views across our social media channels. It has since grown to 275,000-plus views in just 48 hours. Make sure you watch the Full Exclusive Interview with Israel & Maria Folau: https://www.youtube....

In this episode of Solid Ground, Simon reflects on New Zealand’s recent and urgent law change to halt international adoptions due to issues with sex offenses among adoptive parents. He also touches on the implications for international surrogacy. Simon also discusses the media biases in reporting on the Israel-Gaza conflict, highlighting contradictions and double standards. He also questions...

In this episode of Daybreak – more (dumb) commentary in the media about Charlie Kirk’s assassination; is cancel culture okay when it’s calling out those who celebrate political violence; Government is told to stop mucking around and to ban puberty blockers in order to protect vulnerable children; David Seymour correctly raises the issue of Israeli hostages; the NZ Herald continue their long-standi...

In this episode of Solid Ground, Simon celebrates the release of Family First’s exclusive interview with Israel and Maria Folau. He notes it is the first time they have spoken publicly about their experiences and that the video has already been viewed nearly 50,000 times in just 24 hours! He also celebrates New Zealand’s oldest citizen, Aileen Kars, reaching 112 years of age. Simon reflects on the...

A special 90 minute episode with a double-dose of panelists discussing the issues that everyone is talking about.

We’ve always wanted to interview Israel and Maria Folau – to hear their side of the story, to find out how they coped through a tumultuous period, and what effect it had on their faith, and on their marriage & family. It’s never been fully told. In July of 2025, Family First CEO Bob McCoskrie sat down with both of them at their home in Brisbane. An exclusive interview with Family First New Zea...

In this episode of Daybreak - we continue our focus on the death of Charlie Kirk; some of the atrocious posts made about his death; inaccurate information being made about what he has previously said; the appalling media coverage; and we also preview our exclusive interview with Izzy & Maria Folau which has just been released.

In this episode of Daybreak - we pay tribute to Charlie Kirk who was assassinated in Utah yesterday. We discuss his legacy and some of the media coverage; ex-Labour cabinet minister Stuart Nash has a good start and a bad finish to the week; the Government seem keen to liberalise laws & warning labels around vices including online gambling, alcohol and cigarettes; but they also accidentally inf...

In this episode of Political Playback – Bob and Simon discuss the tragic assassination of social conservative Charlie Kirk, and discuss the implications for political discourse both in the US but also in New Zealand. They also discuss some of the media coverage and whether some political parties in NZ are stoking violent rhetoric; Te Pati Maori win the by-election – what does this mean for Labour...

On this episode of Solid Ground, Simon gives initial thoughts on the awful shooting of Charlie Kirk, a young father of two, and conservative voice in the United States. While speaking on a university campus Charlie was shot in the neck and as this episode went to air, he is in a critical condition in hospital. Simon simply reflects on the growing violence of the progressive left to silen...

In this episode of Family Matters, Simon welcomes back Ro Edge from Save Women's Sports Australasia to discuss the New Zealand Law Commission's recent recommendations to add gender identity as a protected ground in the Human Rights Act. The conversation delves into the implications of this change, which Ro argues will undermine sex-based rights for women in spaces such as changing rooms, sports, a...

The Green MP & party spokesperson for wokeness & intersectionality Benjamin Doyle resigned last week. It was a good day, and Parliament became ever so slightly safer for children. We show you why.

In this episode of Daybreak - the media narrative is that Luxon is toast, but the polling says otherwise; are non-woke Labour voters going to NZ First; Meta realises that their narrative on age-verification for under-16s is starting to collapse; a PlayStation game crashes and burns due to wokeness; The Post in Wellington has more Trump Derangement Syndrome - this time on climate change; a left win...

In this episode of Solid Ground, Simon O'Connor talks mainstream media and how coverage of events and persons is highly curated. He notes the very limited local media coverage of a local lawyer's vandalism against National Party offices and recent attacks in Jerusalem and North Carolina. Simon contrasts the media's treatment of these stories with others that a similar, suggesting a double standard...

In this episode of StraightTalk, we discuss – the latest political poll; Winston Peter’s comments on immigration over the weekend and should migrants sign a ‘Kiwi values document’; Helen Clark, John Key, Vladimir Putin, Kim Jong Un & Xi Jinping – name the odd ones out; the Law Commission puts gender ideology over natural law; why are faith based schools experiencing such a growth and success b...

Last week, the media reported a disturbing case of a UK doctor who had an obsession with chopping off his own limbs - what is referred to as xenomelia or apotemnophilia. But this adverse mental health condition is similar to anorexia and gender dysphoria. The treatment should not involve the amputation of healthy limbs. It should involve the healing of the mind. But someone needs to tell the Minis...

In this episode of Daybreak - Labour licks its wounds after trouncing in byelection; the NZ Herald panics about a US group that wants to promote marriage and babies; should we have a safe haven law for newborns to prevent the horrific dumping of newborn babies; RFK Jr wants to find out the truth about the harms of the abortion pill; born-alive abortions are more common that many realise in Canada...