He's the 22-year-old Kiwi who's been causing quite the stir since returning to Formula One in the latter part of this year. Liam Lawson is fighting for a permanent seat in next year's championship, and has been single-minded in his approach to making this happen. In his short time back in the top flight he has won points at two Grands Prix, developed an ongoing feud with a driver in the senior Red Bull team (including pulling the finger at him) and called the McLaren team's choice of national anthem “complete bull****.”

Now he sits down for an extended, revealing chat with Paddy to talk goals, heroes, being fast and driving a manual.

Paddy is touring Aotearoa New Zealand this November and December with a LIVE SHOW, bringing the TFN positivity to your town. He'll share yarns from his book, find a local Good Kiwi, and he's keen to meet you. For tickets go to paddygower.co.nz

The first reading of the controversial Treaty Principles Bill has begun with a speech by ACT Party leader David Seymour.

The Treaty Principles Bill, championed by ACT Party leader David Seymour, is getting its first reading in Parliament today. The bill has generated plenty of heated discussion, debate and protest since it was included as part of the coalition government agreement last year. But why has it been so controversial and divisive?

Dr Carwyn Jones, a leading academic in Māori laws and philosophy at Te Wānanga o Raukawa and Victoria University, explains.

On December 9th 2019 Whakaari White Island erupted off the coast of Whakatāne. 22 people were killed in the eruption, one of whom was Hayden Marshall-Inman who was a guide on the island. His body has never been found. Five years on, Hayden's brother Mark sat down with Paddy Gower to talk about that fateful day, and his plans for a fitting memorial.

The conversation featured as part of Gower's "The F#$%ing News" podcast. Click here to listen to the full episode, or search for "Paddy Gower's TFN" on your favourite podcast player.

Paddy is touring Aotearoa New Zealand this November and December with a LIVE SHOW, bringing the TFN positivity to your town. He'll share yarns from his book, find a local Good Kiwi, and he's keen to meet you. For tickets go to paddygower.co.nz

After the largest, longest, and most complex public inquiry ever held in New Zealand, a Royal Commission of Inquiry report estimated that from 1950 to 2019, 200,000 vulnerable people faced abuse and neglect, including torture, rape, sexual abuse, physical attacks, and medical experimentation, while in care at state and faith-based institutions.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has now delivered a national apology in Parliament to survivors of that abuse. The Leader of the Opposition Chris Hipkins also spoke.

The hīkoi launched this morning with a dawn karakia at Te Rerenga Wairua and will travel down the North Island to join up with a group travelling up the South Island at Parliament on November 19th. 

Stuff's Poi Tiaki journalist Karanama Ruru explains why it is happening and what it hopes to achieve.

A Saturday treat for you... Stuff's Paddy Gower talks to Mark Manson, the author of "The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F**k". How can Kiwis give fewer F**ks?

The conversation featured as part of Gower's "The F#$%ing News" podcast. Click here to listen to the full episode, or search for "Paddy Gower's TFN" on your favourite podcast player.

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Paddy is touring Aotearoa New Zealand this November and December with a LIVE SHOW, bringing the TFN positivity to your town. He'll share yarns from his book, find a local Good Kiwi, and he's keen to meet you. For tickets go to paddygower.co.nz

Transport Minister Simeon Brown has outlined major disruptions for Auckland rail commuters through to the end of January 2026, as work continues on the City Rail Link.

This will include 96 days of full network closures in the coming 13 months, with the first scheduled from December 27 until January 28.

Sir Robert "Bom" Gillies, the last surviving member of the 28th Māori Battalion, has passed away in Rotorua aged 99.

The All Blacks have had fierce rivalries with the likes of South Africa, Australia, France and England that stretch back decades. You can now add Ireland to the list of "old foes".

After their breakthrough win against the All Blacks in 2016, Ireland have beaten the All Blacks four times and have gone on to become the number one ranked team in the world. Now the two teams will face off once again at Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Saturday morning (New Zealand time) in what is arguably the most eagerly anticipated of the Autumn Nations Series test matches this year.

All Black great and Sky Sport commentator Jeff Wilson takes a look at the two teams and how he sees the match playing out.

Paddy Gower dares you to disagree that MMP makes New Zealand great.

This featured as part of Gower's "The F#$%ing News" podcast. Click here to listen to the full episode, and to subscribe and follow the podcast.