The GOP's Pro Life Obsession
In the US, the Republicans continue to push for defunding support for Planned Parenthood, because it's not in-keeping with their pro-life at all costs stance. Richard Kazimer reports.
Boston's Tobacco Chewing Ban
It's as American as Apple Pie, but now Boston's Mayor wants to ban the use of chewing tobacco and snuff in sports grounds. Does it do anyone any harm - about from the one doing the chewing? Richard Kazimer reports.
Huckabee against abortion for 10 year old rape victim
Get this. Mick Huckabee, a GOP Presidential hopeful, says it was right that a 10 year old raped by her stepfather, proceeded with the pregnancy because the unborn child has rights too. Can you get more extreme?
Loutish Aussies, Crazy Yanks, Joyous Kiwis, Absent Brits
Crude tennis player Nick Kyrgios didn’t paint Australia in a good light this week. Mind you, worse has come out of Donald Trump's mouth.
Governments are lessons in mediocrity
There's a chance Donald Trump could be the next US President. Is the world destined for mediocre leadership?
The GOP Debate - A Bunch Of Crazies
They all seem a bit barmy, but Donald Trump really is completely nuts. Could he really be the next US President?
Getting Landlords To Control Borders
The UK government is threatening landlords with prison if they offer accommodation to illegal migrants.
Lynton Crosby's Hypocrisy
David Cameron's Aussie adviser has criticized UKIP for doing what he normally does - wedge politics.
What's The Big Idea - Public Transport
More big ideas from Phil Dobbie and Brian Haverty. This week they take a look at public transport.
Some Non - Stories From New Zealand
A local hunting club has new shooting rules. A teenager isn't kidnapped. It's a slow news week in New Zealand.