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There’s no better way to unwind at the end of a long day of work than binging on reality TV.

From The Block, to Celebrity Treasure Island, Kiwis have always had a soft spot for the genre. Right now, the country is obsessed with Married at First Sight New Zealand, back for its fourth season after a five year hiatus.

And while we may still be mad about the genre, a lot has changed for reality TV since the local version of the inter...

The global economy is still recovering from a difficult few years, and New Zealand is not immune.

The NZX 50 has been struggling recently, the recent mini-reporting season saw largely disappointing results for many companies, and the usual investment opportunities are not delivering.

In these times of difficulty though, there are plenty of opportunities for new industries to invest in, and different countries for New Zealand to l...

New Zealand is a farming country, and that’s not going to change anytime soon.

Agriculture and the primary sector remain central to our international trade, with export revenue hitting a record 57.8 billion in the year to June 2023.

That number is expected to dip when the next figures are announced, as the tough economic climate is felt throughout all parts of society.

Looking to get the most out of both the primary sectors here...

In recent years, drug busts at New Zealand’s border keep getting bigger, with record breaking hauls getting stopped by officials.

But drugs are still getting into the country -- and we all know that what people think they're buying on the street will not necessarily be what they get.

And some people may be consuming synthetic opioids without ever realising they're putting their health at risk.

Today on The Front Page, Drug Found...

The parties of the coalition Government were staunch critics of the state of our healthcare system while on the opposite side of the aisle.

Now that they are in charge though, the heat is being put on them to sort out everything from months-long waiting times to see specialists, to gaps in the mental health system.

And most recently, Budget 2024 did not deliver the much-promised funding of 13 new cancer drugs, that has shocked ad...

The 1998 deaths of Ben Smart and Olivia Hope remain one of New Zealand’s most talked about cases.

Scott Watson has spent the last 25 years behind bars after being convicted of murdering them, despite no bodies ever being found.

Now, Watson is heading back to the courtroom four years after his case was referred back to the Court of Appeal, in what is his last shot at clearing his name.

Today on The Front Page, we’re going back to...

Tensions between Māoridom and the coalition Government have been bubbling up since the latter was sworn in last year. 

Outrage over the Treaty Principles Bill and cuts to services for Māori has seen multiple protests, mostly recently the ‘Carkoi’ rally across the motu on Budget Day. 

That same protest saw this animosity take on a new angle, with Te Pati Māori issuing a declaration of political independence and calling for a separ...

Even if you wouldn’t say it out loud, we've all fantasised about winning Lotto.

Whether it’s a few thousand dollars or a couple of million, you can’t how amazing taking home a win would be.

And the prize pool keeps getting bigger – in 2016, $40 million was still the limit, but now, someone could take home $43 million tonight, and it'd be the second largest draw for an individual ever. 

So, what happens when a life-changing amoun...

As the country’s economy continues to take a hit, one of the biggest sectors to struggle has been retail.  

Figures over the last few quarters have consistently shown low spending on retail as Kiwis prioritise where they put their money.

There’s the closure of physical TradeAid stores, the sale of Torpedo7, the closure of TheMarket.com, and now the end of Auckland icon Smith and Caughey’s and the Flybuys loyalty scheme.

So amids...

This year’s King’s Birthday holiday is not as celebratory as the royal family would like.

While King Charles is start to get back to work after his cancer diagnosis earlier this year, the Princess of Wales remains out of action, with reports that she might not return to work until 2025.

In amongst the health crises that have hit the Royal Family, the ongoing tensions between The Firm and Prince Harry have made headlines again ove...

The coalition Government has unveiled its first Budget, and Finance Minister Nicola Willis managed to deliver on her tax cut pledge.  

There was also money found for health and education, while the major tax cuts were funded out of significant cuts to the public sector.

The Budget also confirmed that our tough financial times are set to continue until at least 2028, and Willis is putting a cap on spending for the next few Budgets...

For decades, New Zealand’s persistently high road toll has been a worry for successive governments.

340 people died on our roads in 2023, down from the previous, but still far too high.

2024 is hardly looking any better – there was more than a day a death in January, the Easter road toll was at its highest in three years, while a recent head-on collision left five dead near Hamilton.

It’s an issue that is now on the coalition go...

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 Insur...

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 m...

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 ord...

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, Unive...

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 Mo...

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 We...