
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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| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 1290 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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A Mongrel Mob-run meth rehab programme ended up at the centre of a fierce political fight.
After being funded by Jacinda Ardern’s government, the Coalition government turned off the tap for drug rehabilitation programme Kahukura.
But behind the p... more
If you’ve spent any time on Auckland’s motorways, you’ll know the city’s traffic problem is no joke – and one of the big fixes being talked about is charging people to sit in it.
The AA has surveyed its Auckland members on time-of-use charging, and... more
New Zealand First will campaign on buying back the BNZ bank and making KiwiSaver enrolment compulsory at birth.
Winston Peters’ appearance at Trusts Arena in West Auckland at the weekend comes at a time when his party is surging in the polls... more
Artificial intelligence is being sold to us as the future.
Faster, smarter, more efficient, maybe even world changing.
But as a handful of tech companies race to build ever more powerful AI, there are growing questions about secrecy, exploitat... more
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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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A little too right leaning towards the Coalition for me when the topic is the political parties.
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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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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