Show Notes
NZ soldier, Jordan O'Brien, on what its like to be hunted by swarms of heat seeking drones. Plus, the brutal tactics Russia uses to recruit more soldiers and what Ukrainians think of recent peace talks. Watch the video version of this episode here Season 3 Episode 1 Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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"He's a handbrake." Opportunity party leader, Qiulae Wong, on Winston Peter's political power. Plus their vision for NZ: From a radical tax overhaul to a reset of Superannuation and Social Welfare. Watch the video version of the episode here Season 5 Episode 3 For 30 years, Winston Peters has held the balance of power in New Zealand politics, helping decide who governs and shaping coalition deals from both the left and the right.
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