Paddy Gower Has Issues - Season 1
Season 1
Episodes
The Reading Wars
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.
Slash
Paddy is joined by Samantha Hayes with a devasting report on pine slash. Karen O'Leary tackles big business pharmacies. Comedians Eli Matthewson & Courtney Dawson bring hot issues of the week..
Bullying In Schools
Paddy investigates the bullying our kids are subjected to, at school and online. Karen O'Leary tackles "bagsing", comedians Eli Matthewson and Courtney Dawson bring topical issues of the week.
Rugby's Moment of Truth
Paddy is joined by Andrew Gourdie who asks: is rugby still our national game? Karen investigates hairdresser chats, comedians Eli and Courtney bring topical issues of the week.
Medical Refugees
Paddy receives a report from US Correspondent Mitch McCann on weight loss tourism, Karen looks into the impact of payWave technology and comedians Eli and Courtney bring topical issues of the week.
The Gender Debate
Paddy is joined by Alice Wilkins who takes a look at the conversations around gender. Karen investigates siren battles and comedians Eli Matthewson and Courtney Dawson bring issues of the week.
Feral Cats
Paddy is joined by Isobel Ewing who takes a look at the impact of Feral Cats in NZ. Karen champions Hamilton Day, while comedians Eli Matthewson and Courtney Dawson bring issues of the week.
Postcode Cancer
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.
Early Childhood Education
Paddy is joined by Janika ter Ellen who investigates the state of ECE in NZ. Karen lends her support to local Swifties, comedians Eli Matthewson and Courtney Dawson bring issues of the week.
Exorcism
Paddy is joined by Michael Morrah who has uncovered shocking evidenceof exorcisms in NZ. Karen takes on the price of chips, comedians Eli Matthewson and Courtney Dawson bring issues of the week.
Nangs
Paddy investigates recreational use of "nangs" (nitrous oxide) while Karen learns the truth about lonely guinea pigs. Eli Matthewson and Courtney Dawson bring topical issues of the week.
Sextortion
Paddy is joined by Juliet Speedy who investigates the shocking impact of "Sextortion". Karen asks why Quitline cannot help vapers. Eli Matthewson and Courtney Dawson bring issues of the week.
Menopause
Paddy is joined by Kate Rodger who investigates Menopause. Karen searches for answers after a disturbing Shrewsbury incident. Eli Matthewson and Courtney Dawson bring issues of the week.
Dirt Bike Gangs
Paddy is joined by Nick Truebridge who investigates Dirt Bike Gangs - are they a problem? Karen asks why alcohol-free costs more. Eli Matthewson and Courtney Dawson bring issues of the week.
NZ Nursing
Paddy is joined by Alexa Cook who follows the struggles on NZ Nursing students. Karen investigates fruit fondling, while Eli Matthewson and Courtney Dawson bring issues of the week.
Blindness
Paddy is joined by Amanda Gillies as they navigate the issue of blindness in NZ. Karen uncovers some disturbing facts about Prezzy cards. Eli and Courtney bring issues of the week.
Dementia
Paddy is joined by reporter Alice Wilkins to investigate the ever-increasing issue of Dementia in NZ. Karen fights for gender equality for Bugs. Eli and Courtney bring issues of the week.
Recently Updated Shows
Fallout
Based on one of the greatest video game series of all time, Fallout is the story of haves and have nots in a world in which there's almost nothing left to have. 200 years after the apocalypse, a peaceful denizen from a cozy fallout shelter is forced to return to the surface and is shocked to discover the wasteland waiting for her.
Naked and Afraid
Each week on Naked and Afraid, a new pair of complete and total strangers - one man and one woman - will find themselves stranded in and, quite literally, exposed to one of the world's most extreme weather environments. This duo will be left high and dry with no food, no water... and no clothes. They must survive on their own for a full 21 days, with nothing but one personal item each and the knowledge that the only prize is their pride and sense of accomplishment.
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills offers a glimpse inside the world of luxurious wealth and pampered privilege, where being seen and who you know is everything. These women are in the center of it all and they have the mansions, the cars, and the diamonds to prove it. From heiresses to entrepreneurs to a family of child actresses - they deliver the star power and the drama.
Bar Rescue
Bar Rescue follows Jon Taffer, one of the country's top restaurant and bar consultants, will give failing establishments one last chance to succeed. The show will delve into every business facet of running a bar from creating a profitable drink/food menu to crowd management to music selection to managing disgruntled employees. This marks the first food/beverage-themed show for Spike TV, furthering its effort to expand and broaden its audience.