Family First NZ

In this episode of Daybreak – the latest edition of Woman’s Day is out – with our suggested headline; why is the media only focused on the friction within right wing parties and not left wing parties; the latest marriage rates should concern us all; ThreeNews rolls out a new ‘expert’ – we explain why this is their choice; disturbing evidence of the way the Biden administration targeted parents, Christians and pro-life groups is revealed; media continue to ignore religious persecution happening in Nigeria; delivery of abortion pills in the US faces a legal challenge; liberals are more likely to support physical attacks on opponents; and a worrying look at what the Tindall Foundation is funding.

In this episode of Daybreak – media focus on the center right coalition but what about a potential center left one; coverage of the Maiki Sherman shenanigans by media mates; the question that exposed the Drug Foundation; NZ Herald is keen to push the narrative that drug users (apparently) aren’t affected by drug use; ThreeNews’ coverage of King Charles is hilarious; an honest article on the puberty blocker judicial review; a Canadian priest says the hospital asked him to consider euthanasia twice – after a broken hip; the BSA confirms how useless it is; should the Anglicans fix the Christchurch Cathedral; and NZ First’s amusing social media post.

Drug Harm in New Zealand continues to rise. International Drug Cartels are flooding our communities with meth and cocaine, leading to a huge increase in addiction-fuelled crime and gang violence. The panel discuss what we can do about this from multiple angles. From Drug Courts, to Family, Church and Social connections. And no, sorry Green Party, the solution is not decriminalisation.

Transgender Doctor, 'Antisemitic' Bondi Beach Concert, Social Media Ban, Anzac Day Boos... much to chat about with our Australian correspondent Lyle Shelton.Topics include - the transgender doctor (biological male) at the center of a changing room dispute that sparked a costly legal battle in the UK and has relocated to Australia to work in the NSW health system as a female doctor; concert to benefit Bondi Beach victims cancelled after Greek choir refuses to sing with Jews; five months after starting, how is the social media ban going; and why were people booing at recent Anzac Day services?

What this week's story about a 'homophobic' slur by a 1News reporter really reveals is the huge hypocrisy of the cultural left and the media, and their manufactured outrage when pushing a narrative. Israel Folau didn’t even use a homophobic slur. He just posted a Bible verse and an explanation. The outrage and hysteria is selective, depending on who does it, and whether it has a Christian basis. If it does, all hell will break loose. Literally. Maiki should be safe.

In this episode of Solid Ground, Simon celebrates the defeat of the UK’s euthanasia Bill before discussing the latest assassination attempt on President Trump. He notes that the ongoing rhetoric, mainly from the left of politics but also from Trump himself, is fuelling this violent behaviour. Simon also notes the worrying hypocrisy in activists who are the very thing they say they oppose. He then turns his attention to New Zealand, with the NZ Herald preferencing trans ideology over accuracy in the search for a missing person. He also highlight a recent BSA ruling which shows the arbitrary nature of the organisation, and repeats his call for it to be shut down

In this episode of Daybreak – a tribute to Mary Grant; right bloc ahead in coalition stakes according to a new poll; MPs approve bill to allow online casinos; Meta opens teen AI chats to parental scrutiny; the police shows their true colours; Winston pushes message that it’s a no to Labour; the Green Party list isn’t that diverse when it comes to ‘cis white males who are responsible for all the violence’; woke Wellington doctor attacks Trump for petrol price increases but doesn’t seem to blame government for petrol taxes; a physically healthy mum to be euthanised in Switzerland because of death of her son; a discussion about the intersection of religion and politics gets confused; should churches pay rates; and what do kiwis really think about immigration – and which countries do they prefer to receive immigrants from.

A truly awful same-sex dads video, Biden targeting pro-lifers, Trump’s memes, forced teen abortions... so much to discuss with our US correspondent Glenn Stanton from Focus on the Family based in Colorado. Topics include the video that went viral which was posted by a same-sex couple; evidence that the Biden administration partnered with radical abortion activist organisations to target, surveil and imprison pro-lifers; the fall-out from Trump's Jesus meme and his disagreement with the Pope; and pro-abortion “ethicists” are now asserting that “justice for girls” demands that all underage pregnancies end in the death of the unborn child — even if it requires physically or chemically subduing the mother against her will.

Bettina Arndt on feminism and real men! Please note, while this is an important and insightful conversation, some content may not be suitable for children. We advise parental discretion.In this episode of Family Matters, Simon interviews Australian writer and commentator Bettina Arndt AM about the very real challenges facing young men and boys in a highly feminised society. It is a fascinating and animated discussion, and also one that is challenging and robust!Bettina was actually one of Australia’s first sex therapists and trained (though didn’t practice) in clinical psychology but in recent years has moved into becoming a men’s rights activist (as she describes herself). Early on in the podcast, she shares some of her work writing newspaper columns and talking into mainstream media starting from the 1970s and how society has changed since then.In more recent times, she began writing and speaking as to how Australia has become a very “anti-male” society, arguing that modern feminism advantages women at men’s expense. Simon and Bettina talk around a number of examples, with Bettina citing the public service being a female majority and shaping gendered policy; men comprising most suicides yet prevention strategies avoid targeting men; boys’ education gaps being ignored; and media narratives portraying men negatively. She shares many more examples and also responds to Simon’s question around her recent Substack where she challenges calls to attract more women into building and construction by removing long hours, early starts and rigid schedules.Bettina also addresses the move towards affirmative consent training for young people, and also discusses the impact of false accusations on young people, particularly boys. She asks listeners to get involved from engaging with their local school to writing letters to politicians, asking that the needs of boys and young men are properly addressed.When Simon asks how she sustains her work, particularly with the backlash she often receives, she references the numerous messages she receives from men and also mothers, thanking her for her advocacy. ​

Steve Maile is a NZ-born preacher who has lived in the UK for the past 40+ years. He is the senior pastor of Oasis City Church in Watford, but has also preached on the street in various cities around the world. Last weekend he was arrested by three officers while preaching the gospel in his home town of Watford. But Maile is not the first preacher - or even just a person praying silently - to be arrested in the UK. We speak to Steve.

In this episode we discuss: will we have a new Prime Minister by the end of the month, and what do we make of the polls; should we reduce the number of MPs from 120 to 65 – Brian Tamaki thinks so and wants a referendum on it; Trump posts what many felt was a blasphemous image – but were the panelists offended by it; the Iranian war is still happening so we ask this week’s panelists the same question as last week – can Christians support the war; and a new survey on media trust suggests that the media are winning the trust back – ever so slightly. Do the panelists agree.

In this episode of Daybreak – the latest political polling, the political right leading, and continued rise of NZ First; is National going to roll their leader; Taine Randall is questioned on his moral stances – and there’s a common question asked by the media; major red flags around the AUT trust in media report just released; JD Vance responds to the spat between Trump and the Pope – but 1News butcher their coverage of it; JD Vance also addresses to the horrific personal attacks on Erika Kirk; and the culture slowly but surely is returning to biology and knowing what a woman is – even if some are still confused.

In this episode of Solid Ground, Simon lets viewers know he and Rachel are currently in Perth for a classical education conference and then focuses on New Zealand’s proposed ban on prescribing puberty blockers to new under-18 gender dysphoria patients, now under judicial review. Simon notes that despite all the growing evidence of the harms and worse mental health outcomes around so-called ‘gender affirming care’, New Zealand legacy media are larging ignoring said evidence as well as other significant events overseas. He points to recent legal cases in the United States and a settlement for a nurse in the United Kingdom who wouldn’t use the pronouns of a convicted sex offender. Simon suggests the likes of the Rainbow Tick initiative and others are impacting what is reported as organisations focus on maintaining these credentials rather than representing a wide rang of often conflicting views. He also ponders whether the BSA seeking to widen its mandate will also have implications on free speech. Finally, he talks about his recent podcast on the topic of free speech with Sarah McLaughlin from FIRE (Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression) and mentions Greece’s proposed under-15 social media ban.