The Front Page
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. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode.
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The financial year is coming to an end.
It means we’ll see a whole bunch of policies and adjustments from April 1.
Everything from crayfish catch limits and Pharmac funding to changes to the Living and Minimum wages.
Super annuitants, working families, students and beneficiaries are among those who will receive additional support.&nb...
With the word ‘crisis’ now comes talk about working from home.
As oil prices rise and the cost of petrol surges towards $4 a litre, it’s been flagged as a potential voluntary measure in contingency plans.
There’s been no direct government endorsement or mandate for working from home, but it’s been recognised as a possible fuel-saving step if the crisis worsens, alongside prioritising essential sectors.
...Iran is warning against US ground invasion as regional leaders ramp up diplomatic efforts.
It comes as the USS Tripoli – carrying 3,500 US service members – arrived in the Middle East at the weekend.
It’s all while Pakistan said it is prepared to host US-Iran talks after meeting with foreign ministers from Egypt, Turkey and Saudi Arabia.
But, what are the chances of peace in the Middle East? How do we achieve it? ...
Look around Auckland, and you’ll see a spattering of planned, under-development, or moth-balled building projects.
The city’s ever-changing face often dominates Aucklander’s conversations – for good, or oftentimes, bad.
So as we prepare to ride the $5.5 billion City Rail Link this year, what else should we be excited about?
Or, are there more building sites going quiet than we realise?
Today on The Front Pag...
The Government's confirmed it's going ahead with scrapping the current NCEA system.
Cabinet's agreed to an overhaul of secondary school qualifications - replacing NCEA with new subject-based assessments in Year 12 and Year 13.
Education Minister Erica Stanford says consultation showed strong support for structural change.
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It’s a trying time for the Government, with fuel prices and the Iran War affecting just about every Kiwi.
It’s something the Opposition knows all too well, handling a crisis not of their making, with Covid.
But, how are politicians of all stripes handling the pressure?
How is the public feeling about their performance?
And, how much weight should we put on polls anyway? Are they nonsense? Or, are we only told to i...
Every New Zealander at the moment is feeling the impact of the price of fuel.
It’s something Finance Minister Nicola Willis has mentioned time and time again.
She’s also made it incredibly clear that this government won’t make the same mistakes as the last – so, any financial assistance must be targeted, and temporary.
That&...
Iran has vowed to close the Strait of Hormuz indefinitely -- if the US follows through on President Donald Trump’s threats.
It’s after Trump gave Iran an ultimatum to open the passage before American forces "obliterate" their power plants.
But, if that happens, there’d be a large-scale blackout, resulting in widespread civilian harm - so, the question then becomes – would that be a violation of international...
Yesterday, Stats NZ released New Zealand’s GDP performance for the last quarter of 2025, and the government tells us things are looking good with gross domestic product rising 0.2 percent.
But the Reserve Bank had forecast growth of 0.5% - so while the latest results show we’re heading in the right direction, are we travelling fa...
A new study is shedding light on the changing landscape of New Zealand’s ‘party drug’ scene.
The annual New Zealand Drug Trends Survey, completed by more than 8000 people nationwide, shows that ketamine is rapidly growing in popularity.
Price data puts it among the more affordable options at around $200 a gram. Overseas, the UK has dubbed young people ‘Generation K’, while ketamine-related deaths rose ...
Labour Leader Chris Hipkins has acknowledged he considered his future in politics, in the wake of his ex-wife's allegations.
She made a series of claims in a now deleted private social media post on Sunday.
None of which alleges unlawful conduct.
Being a politician is one of the most public facing roles in our society, but where should the line be drawn between public and private?
...Inflation could hit 3.7% under Treasury’s ‘worst-case’ inflation scenario.
It’s while petrol prices have risen about 45 to 50 cents a litre, adding about $23 to the price of filling an average car.
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has outlined the government's priorities - First a focus on supply chains, then potential and anticipated freight disruptions, an...
A major barrier to escaping family violence, is the heartache of leaving your pet behind to get out.
Every day, pets are used as tool to control and harm victims experiencing family violence.
Pet Refuge provides a safe, temporary haven for pets – and demand for their shelter is at an all-time high.
They’ve reported a 19% increase year on year for help.
So, what does this say abou...
If you’re old enough, then you’ll remember there was a time when every Kiwi household had to pick a weekday where they wouldn’t drive.
Carless Days were introduced in 1979 as an attempt to reduce petrol consumption amid a global oil shock thanks to the Iranian Revolution.
The scheme was short lived – it was scrapped in 1980, after it achieved only a minimal reduction in petrol use.
So, why are we hearing...
Air New Zealand is set to cut 1100 flights – affecting about 44,000 customers.
CEO Nikhil Ravishankar has cited “unprecedented” jet fuel prices as the cause – which he said could not be passed on to customers, who were already facing cost-of-living challenges.
A normal price for jet fuel is about US$85 a barrel -- but the product is now at about US$170 a barrel as a ...
A global oil giant is warning of a looming catastrophe unless the Strait of Hormuz reopens soon.
The US and Israel war on Iran is wreaking havoc on global oil and gas markets, spiking prices and sending shockwaves across global economies.
It’s being called by some commentators the “biggest oil disruption in history.”
Saudi Arabia’s state oil company, Aramco, has said there would be “drastic” ...
The final report of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Covid-19 has been released.
Deciding that the first phase of the inquiry was inadequate, the coalition government expanded the terms of reference to focus on lockdowns and vaccine mandates.
In particular, finding out whether the former government had “considered the impact these decisions would have on society, health, education, and our economy”.
The report makes...
Trade Me is bidding farewell to some of its marketplace fees.
From March 10, sellers won’t have to pay a 7.9% success fee when they sell things like their couch, a dress, lamp, or TV.
The platform’s said it wants to make it easier for Kiwis to declutter their homes, say goodbye to their second hand stuff, and get some extra cash in their pockets.
But, it the change ACTUALLY about that – or is TradeMe getting outsh...
A new poll out today spells a storm brewing for National.
The Taxpayers’ Union Curia poll has shown National drop nearly three-points to 28.4% -- the lowest poll for the party since it formed a Government in 2023.
It’s while Labour is up 0.3 points to 34.4% - The Greens are up to 10.5%, NZ First are down to 9.7%, ACT up to 7.5%, and Te Pāti Māori up to 3.2 percent.
This all means that if an election was held today, the ...
Dave Rennie is the new coach of the All Blacks.
The former Chiefs and Wallabies mentor will succeed Scott Razor Robertson, and take charge through until the end of the 2027 World Cup.
But, does he have what it takes to bring about a much-needed reset for our national side?
Today on The Front Page, NZ Herald senior sports journalist and rugby correspondent, Liam Napier is with us to unpack the past, present and future of the ‘...
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