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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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 Daniels
Sound Engineer: Paddy Fox
Producer: Ethan Sills

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.
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 Daniels Sound Engineer: Paddy Fox Producer: Ethan Sills

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Police Minister Mark Mitchell on how Government plans to tackle gangs and reduce crime

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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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 Daniels
Sound Engineer: Paddy Fox
Producer: Ethan Sills

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.
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 Daniels Sound Engineer: Paddy Fox Producer: Ethan Sills

Retail sector facing changes after struggles with falling sales and store closures -

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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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 Daniels
Sound Engineer: Paddy Fox
Producer: Ethan Sills

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.
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 Daniels Sound Engineer: Paddy Fox Producer: Ethan Sills

Royal celebrations overshadowed by ongoing rifts and health crises

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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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 Daniels
Sound Engineer: Paddy Fox
Producer: Ethan Sills

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.
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 Daniels Sound Engineer: Paddy Fox Producer: Ethan Sills

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