The Front Page
The Front Page
Go beyond the headlines with The Front Page, the New Zealand Herald’s daily news analysis 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.Social links:
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Are we buying the wrong cars in the fuel crisis EV boom?
It seems the ongoing uncertainty of whether pumps will dry out has got people thinking greener. As at April 12, there were 5,137 EVs registered this year – up 116% from the same time last year. Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle, or PHEVs, are at an all-time high up 75% and Hybrids up 5%. These kind…
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Is the Red Sea the world's next major trade chokepoint?
The Iranian military has threatened shipping in the Gulf, Red Sea, and the Gulf of Oman if the US naval blockade continues. The threats made by general Ali Abdollahi Aliabadi were apparently aired on Iranian state television. Meanwhile, talks could resume as early as this week with NBC news repor…
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How illicit tobacco quietly grew to a quarter of all cigarettes sold here
Illicit tobacco is quietly taking hold across New Zealand. A Retail NZ report warns the country could soon face the same violent black-market spiral seen in Australia. It has found more than a quarter of smokers are using illicit tobacco - most sourced from China and the Middle East. Some carton…
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Why Trump’s Iran blockade could backfire at sea
The US blockade of Iranian ports has begun. President Donald Trump is warning any ships that try to disrupt US efforts will be eliminated. Earlier, Iran's parliament speaker said the country would not "surrender under threats". Weekend peace talks between the US and Iran ended without resolution, …
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Inside the push to fix Luxon’s media image
It’s 208 days until Kiwis hit the polls and vote for the next Government. And despite campaigning not officially starting, the Prime Minister’s performance has been called into question, time and time again. Accusations range from Luxon leaning too much into corporate speak and acting like a CEO …
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The New Zealanders sitting in some of the world’s worst prisons
There are more than 70 Kiwis banged up abroad, according to new data. But, the true figure is likely higher, with many detainees choosing not to tell the New Zealand government they’ve been arrested. They’re detained across dozens of countries, from the US and Australia to parts of Asia, Europe, …
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Cyclone Vaianu: Why category downgrade could be misleading
Cyclone Vaianu is currently tracking toward the top of the North Island with forecasters warning it could make landfall between Auckland and the Coromandel this weekend. Heavy rain, high winds and coastal surges are all in play, with officials stating it could be a potentially life-threatening we…
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Did the US just prove military power doesn’t work anymore?
Donald Trump has backed down again on threats towards Iran. In a social media post, the President said he has agreed “to suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of two weeks” and that this “will be a double-sided ceasefire”. It’s after Iranians formed human chains along bridges and ar…
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Is New Zealand backing a bully? Concerns over Peters’ visit to Trump’s US
Iran has rejected a proposed ceasefire with the US and Israel. It’s after an expletive-ridden post from President Donald Trump – where he demanded the Strait of Hormuz be opened or else Iran would be “living in Hell”. Iran’s deputy foreign minister has accused Trump of threatening war crimes, s…
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Savea's wake-up call to NZ rugby and the All Blacks
It’s been revealed that Ardie Savea’s future with the All Blacks hung in the balance. His push to quit was amid whispers of player discontent and coaching fractures exposing deep cracks in the team’s foundations. Players apparently openly questions coaching, discipline, and its overall direction.…
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