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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.

Latest episodes

  • How the parties plan to tackle crime

    October 9, 2026 · 31 min

    Tougher sentences, more police or greater investment in prevention — how would New Zealand’s political parties make the country safer? In this election policy special, Chelsea Daniels speaks to representatives from National, Labour, ACT…

  • Solar could save Kiwis thousands — so what’s stopping us?

    October 8, 2026 · 23 min

    Could solar panels and electric vehicles help New Zealand households save thousands on energy? Rewiring Aotearoa’s Mike Casey joins The Front Page to explain the potential savings from electrification, the upfront costs stopping people…

  • Why rising diesel prices could cost you at the checkout

    October 7, 2026 · 21 min

    When the price of moving goods around New Zealand rises, who picks up the bill?  Increasing fuel prices are putting pressure on the trucking industry, with fuel now accounting for up to 30% of operating costs.  And that cost can travel…

  • Is New Zealand on the brink of a cocaine problem?

    October 6, 2026 · 15 min

    Cocaine use appears to be surging in New Zealand.  The latest NZ Drug Trends Survey reveals the proportion of people reporting cocaine use has almost tripled since 2017, while the price of the drug has fallen by nearly a third…

  • What the election could mean for your KiwiSaver

    October 5, 2026 · 16 min

    KiwiSaver might be about to get a makeover.  The parties are pitching very different ideas for what should happen to your retirement savings... from changing contribution rates to tweaking who gets government support.  But what would…

  • Violent crime figures reveal worsening trend for repeat victims

    October 2, 2026 · 16 min

    Violent crime is on the rise again.  New figures show the number of victims has climbed to around 148,000 a year – up 9000 on the previous quarter.  But dig into the numbers, and the picture gets a bit more complicated.  So what is…

  • NZ house prices remain flat as buyers retain the upper hand

    October 1, 2026 · 17 min

    New Zealand’s housing market has taken another step backwards.  Property values have now fallen for six months in a row, with the national median value dropping below the previous cycle low.  And while buyers have more choice and…

  • Is NZ’s productivity problem the real economic elephant in the room?

    September 30, 2026 · 18 min

    New Zealanders are working. The economy is growing. So why aren’t we getting much more out of it?  For more than a decade, New Zealand’s productivity growth has been painfully weak – and that could be one of the biggest economic problems…