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Keeping up to date with the news just became a little easier. Available every weekday at 5am, tune in as Chelsea Daniels chats with the journalists and newsmakers, going behind the headlines to break down what you need to know on the biggest stories of the day.
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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 separate Māori Parliament.
So how serious are these calls, and is there any path back from the precipice?
Today on The Front Page, we discuss the details behind the tension with Dr Carwyn Jones, co-editor of the Māori Law Review and honorary adjunct professor in Māori Studies at Victoria University of Wellington.
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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 amount is won? And what are some of the best ways to splash your new cash?
Today on The Front Page, Lotto's Head of Corporate Communications Lucy Fullarton discusses the process of winning, and Forsyth Barr investment advisor Jeff Matthews, shares financial advice for handling millions.
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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 amidst a struggling economy, is there a way for retail to survive, or is the long-awaited end of the brick-and-mortar store finally coming to fruition?
Today on The Front Page, First Retail's Chris Wilkinson joins us to discuss the challenging times for the retail sector.
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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 over recent weeks.
So is the monarchy getting back on track after a rough start to the year, or are the same old problems set to be a nuisance for the rest of 2024?
Today on The Front Page, we’re joined by UK correspondent Gavin Grey to get the latest from London on the royal family.
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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.
So is this the Budget the Government needed to sell their vision for Aotearoa, and how dire is our economic outlook?
Today on The Front Page, NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann is back with his analysis.
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Budget 2024 has just been unveiled by Finance Minister Nicola Willis -- the first for the coalition of National, Act and NZ First. In this special bonus episode of The Front Page, Chelsea runs through the key stats you need to know about tax cuts, health, school and the economy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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 government to address – so what options are available to them to rectify this issue?
Today on The Front Page, we discuss what needs to be done differently with AA Road Safety spokesperson Dylan Thomsen.
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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 Insurance Council, and joins The Front Page to discuss how to navigate these soaring costs.
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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 more crucial than ever.
Professor of Global History at Oxford University, and author of The Earth Transformed, Peter Frankopan, was recently in New Zealand for the Auckland Writer’s Festival.
While here, he caught up with The Front Page about what’s been dubbed ‘The’ election year, and what fallen civilisations can teach us about how to deal with a warming climate.
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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 order and cut back government spending has appealed to their supporters.
So how has the Government fared amongst all this turmoil, and is Prime Minister Christopher Luxon managing to control his three-headed coalition?
Today on The Front Page, NZ Herald political editor Claire Trevett and Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper join to discuss the political highs and lows of the government so far.
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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, University of Otago epidemiologist Michael Baker joins to give his advice for making it through this cold and flu season.
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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 Money Talks podcast, Liam Dann, is with us to explain all you need to know about Budget 2024.
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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 Wellington Political Analyst Dr Bryce Edwards has been following this controversial bill, and joins The Front Page today to discuss why it’s causing such a fuss.
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Amid continuing unrest in New Caledonia, our Defence Force is preparing rescue flights for about 250 stranded Kiwis.
Protests in Noumea have been escalating after violence broke out over proposed changes to voter lists – with six dead and hundreds arrested.
French authorities have declared a state of emergency – as pro-independence supporters and security forces clash.
Today, Chelsea talks with Mike Lightfoot, a Kiwi tourist currently stuck in Noumea, who updates us on the situation as he awaits evacuation, and then geopolitical analyst Geoffrey Miller to explain how the unrest began – and what steps can be taken to promote calm.
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The years-long saga of Julian Assange could finally be at an end – in a decision crucial not only to what happens next for the infamous whistleblower – but for press freedom as we know it.
14 years after his site, Wikileaks, published hundreds of thousands of classified US military and security documents online, and 12 years after the first warrant was issued for his arrest.... judges at London’s High Court could finally decide his fate -- and whether he will be extradited to the United States.
Following the long legal battle is Alan Rusbridger, former editor in chief for The Guardian newspaper in the UK, who worked alongside Assange to publish those documents in 2010.
Now editor of The Prospect magazine, Rusbridger joins The Front Page to discuss Assange’s case and what it means for journalism and press freedom.
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Major earthquakes may not be a regular occurrence in New Zealand, but the threat of them is often in the back of our minds.
With a major faultline running through the middle of the country, you only have to look to the events in Christchurch and Kaikoura to know the risk they pose.
Now, new modelling has highlighted the impact a catastrophic quake could have on this country, and if we’re prepared for what that means.
Today on The Front Page, Dr Bill Fry and Dr Matt Gerstenberger from GNS Science discuss the latest research on our seismic threat.
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There’s a new movement on social media in response to celebrities’ views – or lack thereof – on the war in Palestine.
“Blockout 2024” started with an inconspicuous video of a TikTok influencer posed outside the glamorous Met Gala with the sound bite “let them eat cake”.
Now, an online movement to unfollow and block celebrities is gaining momentum – with the likes of Kim Kardashian and Kylie Jenner losing hundreds of thousands of followers.
It's raised questions like: Will this effort have any effect? Why do we look at celebrities as our moral compass? And what about the celebrities who are escaping being ‘cancelled’ all together?
Today on The Front Page, University of Otago researcher, Dr Sabrina Moro is with us to dive into the latest social media firestorm.
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The National-led Government is continuing its crackdown on gangs.
Police Minister Mark Mitchell this week announced New Zealand will get its own National Gang Unit and district Gang Disruption Units.
The announcement follows a rise in gang violence, including the fatal shooting of a man on Auckland’s Ponsonby Rd by a Killer Beez gang member.
It comes off the back of anti-gang legislation that continues to make its way through Parliament – which will see non-consorting laws and gang patch bans introduced.
Today on The Front Page, Mark Mitchell joins to explain this Government’s push to make gang life as uncomfortable as possible.
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As the world becomes increasingly online, the lines between work life and home life are becoming increasingly blurred.
When you can check your emails on the same device you use to stream TV or talk to friends, avoiding that late night question from your boss is becoming harder to do.
Now many are calling for the ‘Right to Disconnect’ to be enshrined in law to save us from becoming perpetually available 24/7.
Today on The Front Page, Dr Amanda Reilly, Senior Lecturer in Law at Victoria University of Wellington, joins to explain how this law could help you achieve a better work life balance.
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The conversation around New Zealand's power supply is heating up again, just before winter.
Last week Kiwis were told to conserve electricity amidst a cold snap, over concerns there was not enough power to supply the country.
This is not the first time such a warning has been issued, and has prompted debate about where we get our energy from, and how we should be powering our national grid.
Today on The Front Page, Major Electricity Users Group Chair John Harbord joins us to explain what the issues with our power grid are – and how we can potentially fix them.
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King Charles has not been "coronated", he has been crowned. Coronation is the noun, crowned is the verb. Coronated is not a correct word.
Im missing the news feed. Has nothing been uploaded since christmas?