1News’ Spectacular Own Goal

1News’ Spectacular Own Goal

Nobody in the media appears to be asking – why do 2 in 3 kiwis still not trust us – and more importantly, how do we win back the trust? 1News confirmed this week that even when they’re caught out (going down a rabbit hole rather than report the relevant news accurately), they dig an even bigger hole for themselves. The board chair of TVNZ was simply saying what we’re all thinking. We deserve better.

Distasteful Letterbox Drop by Stuff and Chemist Warehouse

Distasteful Letterbox Drop by Stuff and Chemist Warehouse

Stuff and advertising client Chemist Warehouse’s latest magazine entitled “The House of Wellness” is definitely not the type of material you want placed in your letterbox or on your coffee table at home if you have children. In fact, you won’t want young children anywhere near it. From articles about ‘ethical non-monogamy’, throuples, open relationships & kink through to adverts for sex toys, lubricants, Chocolust and rapid tests for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea, it’s pretty clear why it should be clearly labelled “junk mail”.

Gender-Critical Psychiatrist Cancelled, Mosques Mourn Khamenei, Taylor v Hanson

Gender-Critical Psychiatrist Cancelled, Mosques Mourn Khamenei, Taylor v Hanson

We talk to our Australian correspondent Lyle Shelton from the Family First political party about some of the issues grabbing attention in Australia at the moment, including a prominent Australian psychiatrist who has warned of the risks of gender-affirming medical treatment for children and teenagers being banned from posting his objections on social media and has had restrictions put on his practice by the health regulator. Also, mosques in Australia mourn the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, new Liberal leader Angus Taylor stems the Coalition’s electoral bleeding, Pauline Hanson is censured over comments about Muslims, and Lyle reflects on the recent Aspire conference which Bob also attended in Sydney.

Social media bans, trans violence, demise of gender clinics, tribute to Erika

Social media bans, trans violence, demise of gender clinics, tribute to Erika

We speak to our US Correspondent Glenn Stanton from Focus on the Family about some key stories happening in the US, including – the landmark social media addiction trial in Los Angeles; the roots of the trans violence epidemic; transgender clinics closing around the US; and President Trump’s State Of The Union address this week (and tribute to Charlie & Erika Kirk).

I Want Trans Industry Held To Account _Chloe Cole

I Want Trans Industry Held To Account – Chloe Cole

Bob speaks to detransitioner Chloe Cole from the US about the recent decision where a jury awarded $2 million in a landmark malpractice lawsuit to 22-year-old detransitioner in New York, and Chloe’s own upcoming lawsuit against Kaiser Permanente, a large American medical provider, for medical negligence. We also discuss the gradual but certain demise of the transgender industry harming young people in the US, due in part to the policies of President Trump. Chloe spoke at the Forum on the Family in Auckland in 2024. 

Preacher prosecuted, school ‘trans’ guidelines, same-sex ‘blessings’ on hold

Preacher prosecuted, school ‘trans’ guidelines, same-sex ‘blessings’ on hold

Preacher prosecuted, school ‘trans’ guidelines, same-sex ‘blessings’ on hold! We talk to our UK correspondent Sean Redfearn who works with Christian Concern in London. Topics discussed include Stephen Green prosecuted by Ealing Council under section 67 of the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 for holding a sign with Psalm 139 near an abortion clinic; new school guidelines where parents still don’t need to be informed by a school about a child who wants to be transgender; the Church of England’s General Synod has abandoned its ‘Living in Love and Faith’ process that proposed standalone blessings for same-sex couples; and a new conservative political party in the UK – will it split the vote?