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The Front Page NZ Herald
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Keeping up to date with the news just became a little easier. Available every weekday at 5am, tune in as Chelsea Daniels chats with the journalists and newsmakers, going behind the headlines to break down what you need to know on the biggest stories of the day.
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Why are insurance premiums soaring - and can we avoid NZ becoming 'uninsurable'?
Insurance is becoming an increasingly costly purchase for many households.
Whether you are looking to insure your house, contents, car – or even your pets – premiums are skyrocketing faster than incomes.
It comes at a time when the threats of the climate crisis and natural disasters are leading some people to give up on paying for insurance all together.
Former Cabinet Minister Kris Faafoi is the new chief executive of the Insurance Council, and joins The Front Page to discuss how to navigate these soaring costs.
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You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network.
Guest host: Georgina CampbellSound Engineer: Paddy FoxProducer: Ethan Sills
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Half the world's population set to vote: How that could determine our future
While New Zealanders may have had their general election last year, more than 60 countries around the world will elect their government in 2024.
In fact, with roughly half the world’s population due to vote, more people will be heading to the polls in one year than at any other point in human history.
And with mounting global issues threatening the future of our planet – particularly our climate – who we choose to vote for is more crucial than ever.
Professor of Global History at Oxford University, and author of The Earth Transformed, Peter Frankopan, was recently in New Zealand for the Auckland Writer’s Festival.
While here, he caught up with The Front Page about what’s been dubbed ‘The’ election year, and what fallen civilisations can teach us about how to deal with a warming climate.
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You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network.
Host: Chelsea DanielsSound Engineer: Paddy FoxProducer: Ethan Sills
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How is the Government performing after six months in power?
Six months have passed since the coalition government was sworn into office – and the honeymoon period has well and truly ended.
After being met almost immediately with protests by Māori leaders, backlash grew over the repeal of anti-smoking laws, the extent of job cuts in the public service, and cuts to disability services.
As polling suggests an uphill battle for the coalition to reach a second term, moves to tackle law and order and cut back government spending has appealed to their supporters.
So how has the Government fared amongst all this turmoil, and is Prime Minister Christopher Luxon managing to control his three-headed coalition?
Today on The Front Page, NZ Herald political editor Claire Trevett and Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper join to discuss the political highs and lows of the government so far.
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You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network.
Host: Chelsea DanielsSound Engineer: Paddy FoxProducer: Ethan Sills
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Cold and flu season begins with added worries over Covid waves, bird flu's spread
We’re not officially into winter yet, but as the days get darker and the nights get colder, many of us are starting to come down with bugs and viruses.
From flus and sore throats to the common cold, there's a lot going around already – and that’s without adding in the threat of yet another Covid-19 wave.
But with no government restrictions in place anymore, how prepared are we for the months ahead?
Today on The Front Page, University of Otago epidemiologist Michael Baker joins to give his advice for making it through this cold and flu season.
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You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network.
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What you need to know about Budget 2024: Will we still get our tax cuts?
The coalition government’s first Budget is out on May 30.
After a rush to find savings, cancelling multiple major projects and cutting back the public service, Finance Minister Nicola Willis has been tempering expectations for a splashy budget.
So, how low key will it be, what areas should we be keeping an eye on – and what about that tax cut promise?
Today on The Front Page, NZ Herald business editor at large and host of the Money Talks podcast, Liam Dann, is with us to explain all you need to know about Budget 2024.
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You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network.
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What is the Fast-Track Approvals Bill and why is sparking backlash
One of the Government’s most contentious bills is now before select committee.
The Fast-Track Approvals Bill is designed to speed up the process on consenting major projects, from transport initiatives like roads, to major housing developments.
It also allows three ministers the power to make the final decisions on these projects, even if it goes against the advice of expert panels – or existing laws.
Victoria University of Wellington Political Analyst Dr Bryce Edwards has been following this controversial bill, and joins The Front Page today to discuss why it’s causing such a fuss.
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You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network.
Host: Chelsea DanielsSound Engineer: Paddy FoxProducer: Ethan Sills
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Customer Reviews
Simon drought
Nice summary.
Snappy yet in-depth look into topical NZ stories
Love the 15-18 minutes of a story, gives well rounded views from a variety of experts, some in-house but others that I wouldn’t usually think Herald would showcase. Gives me enough information to have more of an informed discussion on what’s happening in NZ.
Really Dame Claudia?
So this land was a Maori country she says……
Interesting to know how she defines a country, it is indisputable that the land was inhabited by tribes who, prior to the “ land wars” had no concept of nationhood, no capital city, no legislature, etc etc, pretty much the same as most of Europe before the common era.
The current mania for distortion of this land’s history will ultimately be laughed at by generations to come, and Claudia and her kind will have their reputations shredded. Meanwhile us in the real world get on with life, each other and hope this divisive rabble purporting to represent Maori, and these do gooder academics will be moved on asap.