Latest fromPodcast - The Front Page
Trudeau out, Trump in: Why more countries are ditching young leaders, moving towards the right
Trudeau's resignation is the latest marker in a global trend away from incumbents.
Arming NZ police: Do we need to better protect those who protect us?
The idea of arming our frontline police officers has been reignited in recent years.
'Regulations are written in blood': Brother of Boeing crash victim on the company's issues
Javier de Luis is an aeronautics expert and investigated Boeing for the US government
‘Cost of dying’, trust given to funeral directors put in spotlight after Tipene Funerals allegations
A scandal involving a popular funeral home highlighted rising cost of dying
9.1 earthquake threat: How is NZ preparing for the ‘worst of the worst’ possibilities?
Modelling has highlighted the impact a catastrophic quake could have on this country.
Hope-Smart murders: Reflections on infamous case as Watson awaits court for appeal decision
The 1998 murders of Ben Smart and Olivia Hope remain one of NZ's most talked about cases.
Kiwis moving abroad: Is the grass really greener in the UK and Australia?
More and more Kiwis headed overseas during 2024.
'There are real criticisms of his leadership': 40 years on, what is the legacy of David Lange?
Barry Soper and Lara Greaves unpack the popular but contentious Prime Minister's record.
30 years on from killings: Why are we still captivated by David Bain?
In June, Joe Karam urged NZ to leave Bain alone.
'Extreme turbulence' and planes turned around: What are your rights if your flight goes wrong?
Multiple flights in 2024 experienced violent turbulence or technical issues.
Inheritance wars: Is it worth fighting your family over a will?
Just because there's a will doesn't mean families are going to see eye to eye
Policy and priorities, a council in ‘shambles’, and a historic hīkoi: a year in NZ politics
With a new coalition Government at the helm - 2024 spelled change and some division.
Olympic champions, Black Caps and Lawson: Behind the sporting highlights from the year
It's been a huge year for sport in New Zealand.
From inflation to closures and job cuts: The challenges facing New Zealand’s economy
The economy has been uncertain for quite some time, and 2024 was no different.
Elections, conflicts, and murder: Inside the biggest global news events of 2024
A lot has happened worldwide in the last 12 months.
Gangs, fraud, and young offenders: Inside the biggest crime stories of 2024
Law and order is always a hot topic of debate for politicians and society alike.
From Luxon to Trump, the Treaty to AI: 2024 in review
The Front Page runs through the big stories and trends from 2024.
Terrorism charge laid against 'Kiwi jihadi' still believed to be in a Syrian prison
Mark John Taylor is believed to be in a prison in northern Syria.
Luxon on cross-party collabs, 'corporate speak', and Hipkins: 'He was a terrible PM'
As the PM looks ahead, he wants more foreign money pumped into NZ's infrastructure.
NZ awaits crucial announcements on costly CRL and Cook Strait ferries projects
The country is waiting with bated breath for news about two major infrastructure projects.
The fall of the Assad regime: where to from here?
After decades of authoritarian rule, the Assad regime in Syria has fallen.
Will DoC's overhaul mean you'll be paying more for access to public land?
The Great Conservation Reset will squeeze money from public land.
Strippers and sex workers seek fairer treatment as Fair Trading Act review looms
Adult entertainers continue to fight for their rights in the workplace.
Online deliveries, RTDs, and hazardous drinking: Should there be more laws on alcohol in NZ?
Continued calls to tighten alcohol laws in New Zealand.
Sleepless nights ahead? New Zealand bracing for hotter, drier summer
Temperatures are expected to soar into the 30s in some parts in the coming week.
Chris Hipkins on capital gains tax - and whether Luxon’s a good PM
Labour's putting a Dunedin Hospital rebuild on the agenda, and crossing AUKUS off it.
Could Pharmac’s ADHD medication changes be a game-changer or a risk?
A new medicine and simplified renewal criteria for those with ADHD.