https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/leighton-smith-show/audio/rss NZME Tue, 21 Apr 2026 01:12:29 Z en https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/leighton-smith-show/audio/leighton-smith-this-is-not-the-end/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/leighton-smith-show/audio/leighton-smith-this-is-not-the-end/ After 33 years, Leighton Smith has signed off his morning show for the final time. Thu, 13 Dec 2018 23:05:52 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/leighton-smith-show/audio/livestream-simon-bridges-speaks-with-leighton-smith/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/leighton-smith-show/audio/livestream-simon-bridges-speaks-with-leighton-smith/ Watch above as National Party leader Simon Bridges joins Leighton Smith live in studio. Sun, 09 Dec 2018 21:04:50 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/leighton-smith-show/audio/lgbt-radical-activists-face-pushback-over-increasing-demands/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/leighton-smith-show/audio/lgbt-radical-activists-face-pushback-over-increasing-demands/ Expat American and former US military serviceman Chris called into The Leighton Smith Show this morning to share his thoughts over the escalating culture wars of LGBT radical activists demanding they be referred to with the correct pronoun. Sun, 25 Nov 2018 21:11:28 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/leighton-smith-show/audio/the-lady-killers-perform-bohemian-rhapsody/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/leighton-smith-show/audio/the-lady-killers-perform-bohemian-rhapsody/ Leighton got a special treat this morning - sitting front row at a performance by The Lady Killers.  Tue, 20 Nov 2018 05:10:18 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/leighton-smith-show/audio/leighton-smith-president-trump-right-to-ban-jim-acosta/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/leighton-smith-show/audio/leighton-smith-president-trump-right-to-ban-jim-acosta/ The President rightly gets to choose who asks a question, and he doesn’t need to call on Acosta. Thu, 15 Nov 2018 02:10:08 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/leighton-smith-show/audio/leighton-smith-better-than-expected-result-for-republicans/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/leighton-smith-show/audio/leighton-smith-better-than-expected-result-for-republicans/ "This is a better result than what a lot of people said it would be. The number of seats gained in the Senate by the Republicans is not to be scoffed at." Wed, 07 Nov 2018 23:13:56 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/leighton-smith-show/audio/michael-bassett-bridges-should-never-have-asked-for-inquiry/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/leighton-smith-show/audio/michael-bassett-bridges-should-never-have-asked-for-inquiry/ Michael Bassett is a former Labour Party member and cabinet minister. He joined Leighton Smith this morning to discuss the issue everyone is talking about, Jami-Lee Ross and the audio recordings of Simon Bridges. Thu, 18 Oct 2018 01:10:21 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/leighton-smith-show/audio/bob-narev-holocaust-survivor-recounts-his-harrowing-experience-in-a-concentration-camp/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/leighton-smith-show/audio/bob-narev-holocaust-survivor-recounts-his-harrowing-experience-in-a-concentration-camp/ Holocaust survivor Bob Narev joined Leighton Smith to discuss his harrowing time spent in a Nazi concentration camp and his latest venture helping elderly Holocaust survivors. Wed, 10 Oct 2018 23:06:58 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/leighton-smith-show/audio/climate-change-ten-years-to-save-the-planet/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/leighton-smith-show/audio/climate-change-ten-years-to-save-the-planet/ This is the video which Leighton Smith was talking about on the show this morning. Mon, 08 Oct 2018 22:15:19 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/leighton-smith-show/audio/cameron-battle-over-kavanaugh-a-reflection-of-america-s-culture-war/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/leighton-smith-show/audio/cameron-battle-over-kavanaugh-a-reflection-of-america-s-culture-war/ A decision is to be made in the next few days on whether Brett Kavanuagh will be confirmed to the Supreme Court. Fri, 05 Oct 2018 00:48:25 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/leighton-smith-show/audio/sexual-abuse-counsellor-raises-doubts-on-ford-s-story/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/leighton-smith-show/audio/sexual-abuse-counsellor-raises-doubts-on-ford-s-story/ The credibility of Christine Ford is under the spotlight as the FBI begin an investigation into Judge Kavanaugh. Tue, 02 Oct 2018 00:29:12 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/leighton-smith-show/audio/peter-everatt-zbs-first-traffic-reporter-reflects-on-45-year-long-career/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/leighton-smith-show/audio/peter-everatt-zbs-first-traffic-reporter-reflects-on-45-year-long-career/ Peter Everatt - a name that means plenty to some, but some will have little clue of his long and strong history with Newstalk ZB. Fri, 28 Sept 2018 05:52:29 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/leighton-smith-show/audio/baby-neve-and-clarke-overshadowing-pm-former-labour-party-member/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/leighton-smith-show/audio/baby-neve-and-clarke-overshadowing-pm-former-labour-party-member/ Michael Bassett is a former Labour Party member and cabinet minister. He joined Leighton Smith this morning in a wide ranging interview discussing Jacinda Ardern in New York, and the celebrity culture overtaking politics. Thu, 27 Sept 2018 01:55:05 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/leighton-smith-show/audio/leighton-smith-interviews-chris-trotter/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/leighton-smith-show/audio/leighton-smith-interviews-chris-trotter/ Political analyst and commentator Chris Trotter spoke to Leighton Smith in a wide-ranging interview this morning, covering issues such as free speech, Universities, the divide between conservative and liberal values, and the current state of New Zealand politics including the performance of the Prime Minister and the Labour Party. Mon, 10 Sept 2018 23:46:18 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/leighton-smith-show/audio/leighton-smith-business-council-a-bunch-of-social-justice-warrior-tossers/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/leighton-smith-show/audio/leighton-smith-business-council-a-bunch-of-social-justice-warrior-tossers/ Jacinda Ardern announced yesterday, that she is setting up a Business Advisory Council to ensure the Government knows what businesses want. Tue, 28 Aug 2018 22:23:00 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/leighton-smith-show/audio/brendan-taylor-what-new-zealand-has-to-know-about-growing-asia-conflict/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/leighton-smith-show/audio/brendan-taylor-what-new-zealand-has-to-know-about-growing-asia-conflict/ Are we close to seeing Asia break out in war? Tue, 14 Aug 2018 23:15:24 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/leighton-smith-show/audio/dr-david-cumin-don-brash-blocked-from-speaking-at-massey-university/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/leighton-smith-show/audio/dr-david-cumin-don-brash-blocked-from-speaking-at-massey-university/ Massey University has cancelled a Don Brash speaking event over safety and security concerns. Mon, 06 Aug 2018 23:45:07 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/leighton-smith-show/audio/felicity-and-beth-on-shortland-streets-downs-syndrome-storyline/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/leighton-smith-show/audio/felicity-and-beth-on-shortland-streets-downs-syndrome-storyline/ People with Down’s Syndrome and those in their inner circles remain upset by Shortland Street’s unfolding storyline. Thu, 02 Aug 2018 04:59:36 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/leighton-smith-show/audio/talkback-caller-on-zimbabwe-the-beautiful-farms-have-gone-it-is-a-wasteland/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/leighton-smith-show/audio/talkback-caller-on-zimbabwe-the-beautiful-farms-have-gone-it-is-a-wasteland/ African expats in New Zealand are waiting on tenterhooks for the results of the Zimbabwean election.  Wed, 01 Aug 2018 02:13:06 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/leighton-smith-show/audio/sue-bagshaw-praise-for-school-programme-which-will-teach-students-about-consent/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/leighton-smith-show/audio/sue-bagshaw-praise-for-school-programme-which-will-teach-students-about-consent/ A new school based programme aimed at educating young people about consent and healthy relationships is set to be rolled out nationwide. Mon, 30 Jul 2018 23:54:03 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/leighton-smith-show/audio/simon-bridges-new-teacher-to-student-ratio-policy-announced/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/leighton-smith-show/audio/simon-bridges-new-teacher-to-student-ratio-policy-announced/ Simon Bridges admits his promise of smaller class sizes may not mean fewer students per classroom. Sun, 29 Jul 2018 22:03:44 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/leighton-smith-show/audio/sara-chatwin-growing-issue-of-child-violence-at-school-starts-in-the-home/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/leighton-smith-show/audio/sara-chatwin-growing-issue-of-child-violence-at-school-starts-in-the-home/ Child psychologist Sara Chatwin says a NZEI report by the primary teachers union, that says 41 percent of senior teachers were subjected to violence last year, is spot on and the issue is a growing one.  Fri, 27 Jul 2018 00:47:17 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/leighton-smith-show/audio/live-winston-peters-joins-leighton-smith-in-studio/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/leighton-smith-show/audio/live-winston-peters-joins-leighton-smith-in-studio/ Acting Prime Minister Winston Peters says he hasn't thought yet about whether or not he is enjoying his new role. Sun, 15 Jul 2018 22:02:29 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/leighton-smith-show/audio/dr-jordan-b-peterson-on-new-book-12-rules-of-life/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/leighton-smith-show/audio/dr-jordan-b-peterson-on-new-book-12-rules-of-life/ Dr. Jordan B Peterson is a Professor of Psychology, a clinical psychologist, a public speaker, and a creator of Self Authoring. Mon, 04 Jun 2018 21:47:51 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/leighton-smith-show/audio/john-gray-house-meth-testing-decision-cause-for-concern/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/leighton-smith-show/audio/john-gray-house-meth-testing-decision-cause-for-concern/ A homeowners' advocate is extremely concerned about the Government's about-turn on meth contamination. Tue, 29 May 2018 23:26:12 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/leighton-smith-show/audio/kings-college-student-speaks-with-leighton-smith-from-inside-lockdown/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/leighton-smith-show/audio/kings-college-student-speaks-with-leighton-smith-from-inside-lockdown/ Auckland's King's College and Otahuhu College are in lockdown while police search for an individual. Thu, 10 May 2018 22:52:39 Z