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The Front Page

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New Zealand
Auckland
Climate Change
United States
Labour Party
Australia
New Zealand Police
National Party
Mental Health
Donald Trump
Gaza
Ukraine
Tom Phillips
Iran
Inflation
All Blacks
Social Media
Jevon Mcskimming
Oranga Tamariki
Israel

Go beyond the headlines with The Front Page, the New Zealand Herald’s daily news podcast. Each weekday Chelsea Daniels unpacks the stories shaping Aotearoa, from what’s happening in our own backyard to global events shaping our future.

Every episode we speak to leaders, experts, reporters, and those living the story, so you get the full picture.

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Timothy Welch
University of Auckland senior lecturer in urban planning
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Episode: Bridge or tunnel? Auckland’s second harbour crossing decision looms
Susan St John
Associate Professor, Auckland University of Business School
Auckland University of Technology? (note: affiliation referenced as Auckland University, Business School)
Episode: Should New Zealand raise the age of NZ Super?
David Hayman
Massey University infectious diseases expert
Massey University
Episode: Cruise ship hantavirus outbreak tests global health response post-Covid
Thomas Coughlan
NZ Herald political editor
NZ Herald
Episode: Is Winston Peters doing the heavy lifting for National?
Barbara Demick
Author and journalist known for reporting on repressive regimes
Author, Daughters of the Bamboo Grove
Episode: Stolen daughters - the policy that tore Chinese families apart
Shae Ronald
CEO of Youthline
Youthline
Episode: What's keeping NZ youth up at night?
Ian Hutson
Social Policy Mission Officer, Salvation Army
The Salvation Army
Episode: Salvation Army warns lack of housing driving ex-prisoner reoffending
Nicola Willis
Politician critical of current economy performance
New Zealand Parliament (Minister/MP, context inferred)
Episode: Stagflation warning: Why a flat unemployment rate may still spell trouble ahead
Jon Tunster
Earth Sciences, New Zealand and MetService meteorologist
MetService
Episode: The rapid shift that could reshape New Zealand’s winter

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Chelsea Daniels
Host of The Front Page

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 209 ratings
  • Clearly not impartial

    I love a good political debate where the presenter holds back their bias and agenda. This is an example of the opposite.

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    lotsofinterest
    New Zealand9 months ago
  • love it

    good company on daily drive

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kk19900830
    New Zealand10 months ago
  • Political podcasts

    A little too right leaning towards the Coalition for me when the topic is the political parties.

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    Piwakawaka99
    New Zealanda year ago
  • Opinion masquerading as news

    A sometimes interesting take on current events, but decidedly left leaning to the point that it’s sometimes painfully propaganda-esque. Interview questions are often leading or begging the question to fit a certain narrative.

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    Evidential Critic
    New Zealanda year ago
  • Simon drought

    Nice summary.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Simon Drought
    New Zealand2 years ago

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Listeners value concise, balanced daily digests with expert voices.

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Cruise ship hantavirus outbreak tests global health response post-Covid
Q: Right, so it's not really going to become a COVID 2.0 because presumably COVID was far more transmittable.
The expectation is that this Andes/other hantaviruses are less transmissible between humans, but the concern is that any increase in human-to-human transmission can amplify risk, so authorities emphasize rapid identification, isolation, and protective measures to prevent a larger outbreak.
Cruise ship hantavirus outbreak tests global health response post-Covid
Q: So first up, David, can you explain what this hantavirus is in simple terms for me?
The hantavirus in question is an RNA virus originating from South American rodents, transmitted mainly via contact with contaminated urine, feces, or saliva, and usually not spread between people, though some strains can transmit person-to-person with close contact. On a cruise ship, close contact and environmental exposure raise the risk, requiring strict barrier nursing and isolation to prevent spread.
Is Winston Peters doing the heavy lifting for National?
Q: How might shifts in New Zealand First's support affect National and the broader coalition?
If New Zealand First gains ground at National's expense, it could push the coalition toward a different balance, potentially enabling a more conservative or more centrist approach depending on which voters they absorb.
Is Winston Peters doing the heavy lifting for National?
Q: What does the 88% probability figure actually mean in the context of an election that is still far away?
It indicates a high likelihood, across thousands of simulated elections, that the coalition would win enough seats, but it isn't a guarantee and depends on evolving dynamics and how polls shift as the election approaches.
Is Winston Peters doing the heavy lifting for National?
Q: First off, can you tell us what the Pole of Poles actually is and how it differs from a standard political poll?
The Pole of Poles aggregates multiple polls, including private and leaked data, weights them against historical performance, and runs thousands of simulations to project election outcomes rather than relying on a single poll's result.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Front Page

What is The Front Page about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show delivers concise, weekday briefings on New Zealand and world affairs through expert analysis, data-driven context, and real-world implications for businesses and policymakers. Episodes frequently cover energy and transport policy, aviation disruptions, housing and economics, pandemic governance, and political dynamics, often featuring journalists, economists, and senior officials. A notable strength is the mix of in-house hosts with high-caliber external guests who illuminate complex issues with practical, sector-specific takeaways for decision-makers and stakeholders. For potential listeners or sponsors, topics tend to be timely, policy-forward, and relevant to executives navigating public policy, regulation, and markets in Aotea... more

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4. Thomas Coughlan
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