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Immigration IT scandal: What happens when Ministers stop trusting their officials?
Jun 24, 2026
15m 44s
Should tourists help pay for New Zealand’s infrastructure?
Jun 23, 2026
16m 20s
KiwiSaver vs Wealth tax - the new political divide
Jun 22, 2026
16m 27s
How Hurricanes and Chiefs stack up for the title showdown
Jun 19, 2026
18m 14s
How Shane Jones’ fishing bill sank
Jun 18, 2026
21m 23s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 6/24/26 | Immigration IT scandal: What happens when Ministers stop trusting their officials? | Misleading information, unanswered questions, and more than $30 million down the drain and nothing to show for it. You may have heard about immigration officials being in hot water lately over scrapping an IT upgrade and apparently obscuring information relating to the project’s cost blowouts. Even the Prime Minister has admitted his confidence in the public service has taken a knock over the debacle. So, what exactly happened? How could it happen? And how do we make sure public money isn’t squandered on stupid projects? Today on The Front Page, NZ Herald deputy political editor Adam Pearse is with us to take us through what has happened, and where to from here. Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. 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 DanielsEditor/Producer: Richard MartinProducer: Jane YeeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 15m 44s | ||||||
| 6/23/26 | Should tourists help pay for New Zealand’s infrastructure? | Tourism is booming again, but who should pay for the pressure that comes with it? A powerful alliance of mayors and tourism leaders is pushing for a nationwide accommodation levy, or bed tax. They argue tourists should help fund the roads, rubbish collection, public facilities and major events that keep our biggest destinations running. Supporters say it’s a common-sense user-pays model, one that would take pressure off local ratepayers. But critics say it’s just another tax, one that could make New Zealand more expensive and harder to compete as a travel destination. So why is this idea back on the table now? Why has it failed to get across the line before? And if a levy does happen, who pays, who collects it, and where should the money go? Today on The Front Page, Regional Tourism New Zealand chair Andrew Wilson is with us to discuss the growing push for an accommodation levy. Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. 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 DanielsEditor/Producer: Richard MartinProducer: Jane YeeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 16m 20s | ||||||
| 6/22/26 | KiwiSaver vs Wealth tax - the new political divide | One major theme has emerged for this year’s election... money. Two parties at the weekend launched ideas to get the country’s finances in order and future-proof our economy for generations to come. National held its annual party conference in high spirits, despite a polling support slide since the last election. They announced policy that would make KiwiSaver compulsory, raise minimum contributions, and require employers pay for staff over 65. On the other hand, the Greens are focusing on taxing the rich, imposing a levy on the four big banks, and taxing offshore profits earned by tech giants. NZ Herald chief political reporter Jamie Ensor is with us to break it all down.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 16m 27s | ||||||
| 6/19/26 | How Hurricanes and Chiefs stack up for the title showdown | The Super Rugby Pacific final is here, and the excitement is already at fever pitch. Tickets for the decider on Saturday sold out in just 15 minutes, as the Hurricanes and Chiefs prepare to meet in Wellington in what shapes as one of the biggest rugby nights of the year. So what makes this matchup so compelling? Which team has the edge, which players could define the contest, and what does the huge demand for tickets say about the state of rugby in New Zealand right now? Today on The Front Page, we’re joined by Rugby Direct podcast co-hosts the Herald’s Liam Napier and NewstalkZB’s Elliott Smith to break down the final, the key storylines, and why this game has captured so much attention. Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. 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 DanielsEditor/Producer: Richard MartinProducer: Jane YeeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 18m 14s | ||||||
| 6/18/26 | How Shane Jones’ fishing bill sank | Shane Jones’ controversial fisheries reform has been abandoned – for now. The Oceans and Fisheries Minister told a select committee today that his “much-loved bill” would not be progressed in this term of government. The Fisheries Amendment Bill had caused division within the coalition... changes to minimum legal-size limits for commercial fishing operators had to be walked back. Other changes included plans to block the public from obtaining footage of fish dumping under the OIA. Meanwhile, Jones has revealed that two orca were found dead as bycatch – the first recorded deaths of orcas in set nets in New Zealand. Today on The Front Page, NZ Herald senior investigative reporter Michael Morrah is with us. Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. 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 DanielsEditor/Producer: Richard MartinProducer: Jane YeeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 21m 23s | ||||||
| 6/17/26 | The plan that could reshape how New Zealand builds | For years, New Zealand has spent big on infrastructure without always getting the results to match. Now, the Government's vowing to change that. It’s supporting all 16 recommendations in the Infrastructure Commission's National Plan – a blueprint for how the country plans, funds, and delivers the things we all rely on. The 30-year plan includes a review of the Land Transport Fund and requires Crown entities to publish long-term investment plans. Labour and the Greens are also backing it -- but the question remains whether this is the beginning of real reform, or just another ambitious plan on paper. Today on The Front Page, Infrastructure NZ Chief Executive Nick Leggett joins us to discuss what it all means. Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. 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 DanielsEditor/Producer: Richard MartinProducer: Jane YeeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 21m 01s | ||||||
| 6/16/26 | Can Labour afford its election promises? | Finance Minister Nicola Willis fronted a press conference on Sunday, complete with a black dossier labelled Labour's Hidden Bill, accusing the opposition of leaving an $18 billion funding gap in its plans. Since then, independent economists have also questioned Labour’s figures around their recently announced fare cap policy, saying the numbers don’t quite stack up. Labour says the attack is a distraction while National says voters deserve answers. But beyond the numbers themselves, does this tell us something about how both major parties plan to fight the election campaign? Today on The Front Page, NZ Herald senior correspondent Katie Bradford joins us to unpack the battle over Labour's alleged hidden costs and what it reveals about the state of Election 2026. Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. 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. Editor/Producer: Richard MartinProducer: Jane YeeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 23m 24s | ||||||
| 6/15/26 | Can Trump’s Iran peace deal actually hold? | Donald Trump says the United States and Iran have reached a peace agreement, with a formal signing ceremony expected later this week. The announcement follows weeks of negotiations and comes in the wake of an Israeli strike on Beirut that reportedly disrupted the process at the last minute. If the agreement holds, it could reshape relations across the Middle East and have implications for everything from regional security to global oil markets. Today on The Front Page, Robert Patman - professor of international politics at Otago University - joins us to discuss what the deal means and how durable it’s likely to be in reality. Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. 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. Editor/Producer: Richard MartinProducer: Jane YeeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 17m 56s | ||||||
| 6/12/26 | The RSV delay exposing NZ’s child health gap✨ | child healthRSV+4 | Dr Adrian Trenholme | NZ HeraldAustralia+2 | — | RSVchild health+5 | — | 29m 55s | |
| 6/11/26 | Do the All Whites stand a chance at the World Cup?✨ | All WhitesFIFA World Cup+3 | Chris Reive | NZ Herald | New Zealand | All WhitesFIFA World Cup+5 | — | 22m 44s | |
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| 6/10/26 | What does the fare cap policy tell us about Labour's campaign strategy?✨ | Labour campaign strategypublic transport policy+3 | Ethan Griffiths | LabourNewstalk ZB+1 | New Zealand | fare cappublic transport+5 | — | 24m 49s | |
| 6/9/26 | Why the Government dropped its power bill levy✨ | government policyenergy security+4 | Katie Bradford | LNGNew Zealand Herald | New Zealand | power bill levyLNG import terminal+4 | — | 19m 37s | |
| 6/8/26 | Why Auckland’s economic recovery seems continually out of reach✨ | economic recoveryconstruction+3 | Liam Dann | NZ Herald | AucklandCBD+1 | Aucklandeconomic recovery+5 | — | 25m 06s | |
| 6/5/26 | Why Taiwan is testing New Zealand’s relationship with China✨ | TaiwanChina relations+3 | Jason Young | ChinaTaiwan+2 | — | TaiwanChina+5 | — | 19m 20s | |
| 6/4/26 | Could this be Trump and Netanyahu's most serious fallout yet?✨ | US-Iran relationsTrump-Netanyahu fallout+3 | Robert Patman | University of OtagoNZ Herald+4 | IranTehran+1 | TrumpNetanyahu+5 | — | 24m 18s | |
| 6/3/26 | Why should young Kiwis stay in NZ when Australia pays more?✨ | wage gapminimum wage+4 | Sandra Grey | New Zealand Council of Trade Unions | AustraliaNew Zealand | minimum wageAustralia+5 | — | 19m 55s | |
| 6/2/26 | The ‘freeloading’ jab that’s forced NZ into a defence debate✨ | defence spendingnuclear-free policy+4 | Al Gillespie | University of WaikatoNZ Herald+1 | New Zealand | defenceNew Zealand+5 | — | 15m 17s | |
| 5/29/26 | No handouts, no hype: Why this is the Broccoli Budget✨ | BudgetEconomy+4 | Jamie Ensor | NZ HeraldNZME | — | BudgetNicola Willis+5 | — | 18m 52s | |
| 5/28/26 | Union warns of lasting damage from Budget 2026 | While everyone counts the dollars and tries to make sense of Budget 2026 – there are thousands of public servants staring down losing their jobs. In her pre-Budget speech, Finance Minister Nicola Willis announced plans to slash the sector by about 8,700 roles by mid-2029. The overhaul will also include reducing the number of government departments and increasing the use of AI. The Public Service Association says the changes will further decimate public services, at a time when workers are already stretched to breaking point. So, is this really about efficiency or is it just shrinking the state and hoping services will hold together? Today on The Front Page, Public Service Association national secretary Fleur Fitzsimons is with us to talk about what happens next. Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. 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 DanielsEditor/Producer: Richard MartinProducer: Jane YeeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 18m 01s | ||||||
| 5/27/26 | Get ready for the belt-tightening Budget 2026 | Energy security. Financial security. International security. Social cohesion. These are the government’s priorities for Budget 2026 that Prime Minister Christopher Luxon laid out earlier this month. Finance Minister Nicola Willis says this Budget will lay out a clear plan. Where the country is now, where we're headed, and the road we'll take to get there. So, what should we look out for? How does this position the Coalition for the election? Will the spending be worth the thousands of public sector jobs being cut to pay for it? Today on The Front Page, University of Otago Honorary Research Fellow, Dr Michael Swanson, is with us for a pre-Budget 2026 chat. Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. 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 DanielsEditor/Producer: Richard MartinProducer: Jane YeeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 23m 36s | ||||||
| 5/26/26 | How the $1.2b gas loan gamble could reshape big industry’s energy use | The Government's announced a $1.2 billion gas transition loan scheme – a big bet on keeping some of New Zealand’s most gas hungry businesses afloat. Finance Minister Nicola Willis says the government will guarantee 80% of each loan, with about $48 million set aside to cover potential losses. It’s being framed as a lifeline: help gas‑heavy manufacturers and processors stay open, protect jobs, and ease pressure on a shrinking and increasingly expensive fuel. But behind the headlines, big questions remain. Who really benefits, who foots the bill, and will any of this cost creep its way into your power bill or tax bill? Today on The Front Page, journalist and publisher of The Kākā, Bernard Hickey is with us to unpack whether this scheme is an economic rescue mission, a political pivot, or something more complicated. Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. 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 DanielsEditor/Producer: Richard MartinProducer: Jane YeeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 25m 19s | ||||||
| 5/25/26 | Secret greyhound charter plan emerges ahead of racing ban | Just weeks out from the end of greyhound racing in New Zealand, a secretive charter flight plan is raising eyebrows. It’s understood a number of dogs are being prepped for a trip across the ditch before the sport’s banned here. But, why now? What about the welfare of these animals? And is this just a last ditch effort to make some cash before it’s lights out for the industry. Today on The Front Page, NZ Herald senior investigative reporter Michael Morrah is with us to unpack what he’s uncovered, and what it says about the final days of greyhound racing in New Zealand. Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. 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 DanielsEditor/Producer: Richard MartinProducer: Jane YeeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 14m 55s | ||||||
| 5/22/26 | Why Auckland FC has captured the city | Football fever is about to hit Auckland like we’ve never seen before. Auckland FC is hosting the Grand Final at Go Media Stadium against Sydney FC on Saturday. It’s the first time New Zealand has hosted an A‑League decider, and the city is on the brink of a huge sporting moment. Today on The Front Page, Newstalk ZB’s Weekend Sport host Jason Pine is with us to talk about how Auckland FC has reached meteoric heights, and what this final could mean for football in New Zealand. Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. 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 DanielsEditor/Producer: Richard MartinProducer: Jane YeeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 16m 03s | ||||||
| 5/21/26 | Why Māori families still have “the talk” about police | It started with a young Māori man trying to help a stranger on the street. He ended up being pinned to the ground, handcuffed, locked in a cell, and a four-year court battle. Jamie Lawry ended up being found not guilty, but the case raises harder questions about racism and systemic bias in the north. Many Māori parents up north have to have what is called “the talk” - where they have to teach their kids how to act around police in order to be safe. Today on The Front Page, Green MP Hūhana Lyndon – who is based in Te Tai Tokerau – tells us about what “the talk” means in her whanau and in communities across the region – and why so many Māori families have no choice but to have these conversations. But first, NZ Herald senior writer David Fisher is with us to take us through what happened to Lawry. Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. 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 DanielsEditor/Producer: Richard MartinProducer: Jane YeeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 19m 25s | ||||||
| 5/20/26 | Inside the $2.75 million gang rehab experiment | 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 politics, did Kahukura actually help people get off meth? And what does it tell us about who is best placed to deliver addiction treatment? Today on The Front Page, NZ Herald senior writer Derek Cheng has gone through the reports on the programme’s intakes, and he joins us now to talk through what really happened – and the role of gangs in frontline services. Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. 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 DanielsEditor/Producer: Richard MartinProducer: Jane YeeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 17m 33s | ||||||
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