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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…

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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…
Is our economy getting better, or is it just 'less bad' than we thought?

September 29, 2026 · 19 min

The Government’s opened its books and it’s showing a return to surplus is well on track. The Pre-election Economic and Fiscal Update shows a stronger and slightly faster surplus than predicted... with the books expected to get out of the…
Why your TikTok feed matters as much as town halls in Election 2026

September 28, 2026 · 18 min

It was a weekend of big political theatre, as both National and Labour officially launched their election campaigns. Christopher Luxon and his National crew pushed the message of “no new taxes” ... meanwhile, Labour and Chris Hipkins…
What each party wants to do with your taxes

September 25, 2026 · 18 min

With the election just weeks away, a new poll gives us a glimpse into how voters feel about one of the major topics this campaign season – tax. No new taxes for working people. No new taxes full stop. Taxes for capital gains. Tax the…
Why this election could come down to the smaller parties

September 24, 2026 · 21 min

Parliament is officially over and now the gloves are coming off. New Zealanders go to the polls on November 7, and between now and then we’re going to see the parties make their pitches, ramp up their attacks, and fight for every last…

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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.