In this episode, we dive into the ongoing search for Tom Phillips, who disappeared with his three children in 2021. The timeline of events raises questions: Was it fair to charge Phillips for wasteful police deployment the first time they found him camping? 

A massive fire is raging across 1,024 hectares of Waikato swampland. We cover the government’s push for a stricter "three strikes" law, reigniting debates over crime, justice, and public safety. Finally we discuss Health NZ’s controversial $60,000 conference, complete with $9,200 in canapés, while the organization battles a half-billion-dollar deficit.