This week the Reserve Bank cut the Official Cash Rate, now it's down to 5.25 percent.

This is the first time it has been cut in four years – since March 2020, when the country first went into lockdown to combat the Covid pandemic.

Politicians have celebrated the news, and banks have started cutting interest rates already.

But in amongst all that joy – there's also a grim warning for the state of the country’s economy.

Today on The Front Page, we’re joined by NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann to explain what this news means for all of us.

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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 week the Reserve Bank cut the Official Cash Rate, now it's down to 5.25 percent.
This is the first time it has been cut in four years – since March 2020, when the country first went into lockdown to combat the Covid pandemic.
Politicians have celebrated the news, and banks have started cutting interest rates already.
But in amongst all that joy – there's also a grim warning for the state of the country’s economy.
Today on The Front Page, we’re joined by NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann to explain what this news means for all of us.
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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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.

The OCR has finally been cut - so what's the current state of our economy?

A replacement bridge, or a second one – or how about a tunnel instead? 

The ongoing debate about a new harbour crossing in Auckland has reignited, with Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown laying out his vision for a second bridge, instead of the tunnel proposed by Labour. 

The proposal has already proved controversial as it would require building through Meola Reef to Kauri Point.  

How does this plan stack up with other proposals, and why is it taking so long to get this long debated crossing off the ground? 

Today on The Front Page, NZ Herald senior writer Simon Wilson joins us to discuss our biggest city’s biggest transport headache.  

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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: Susie Nordqvist
Sound Engineer: Evan Paea 
Producer: Ethan Sills

A replacement bridge, or a second one – or how about a tunnel instead? 
The ongoing debate about a new harbour crossing in Auckland has reignited, with Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown laying out his vision for a second bridge, instead of the tunnel proposed by Labour. 
The proposal has already proved controversial as it would require building through Meola Reef to Kauri Point.  
How does this plan stack up with other proposals, and why is it taking so long to get this long debated crossing off the ground? 
Today on The Front Page, NZ Herald senior writer Simon Wilson joins us to discuss our biggest city’s biggest transport headache.  
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: Susie Nordqvist Sound Engineer: Evan Paea  Producer: Ethan Sills

How can Auckland solve its harbour crossing debate? 

After seven weeks and over 80 witnesses, we have finished hearing evidence in the trial of Philip Polkinghorne.  

The former Auckland eye surgeon is accused of murdering his wife, Pauline Hanna, who was found dead on 5 April, 2021. 

He maintains she took her own life. 

In the final days of testimony, the debate over activity on Hanna’s phone continued, before the last two witnesses to take the stand offered their views on the state of her mental health, and the risk factors that could have pushed her towards suicide.  

You can listen to episodes of Accused: The Polkinghorne Trial through The Front Page podcast feed, or find it on iHeartRadio or wherever you get your podcasts.

This series is presented and produced by, Chelsea Daniels, with producer Ethan Sills and sound engineer Paddy Fox. Additional production support by Helen King. Additional reporting by Craig Kapitan and George Block. 

After seven weeks and over 80 witnesses, we have finished hearing evidence in the trial of Philip Polkinghorne.  
The former Auckland eye surgeon is accused of murdering his wife, Pauline Hanna, who was found dead on 5 April, 2021. 
He maintains she took her own life. 
In the final days of testimony, the debate over activity on Hanna’s phone continued, before the last two witnesses to take the stand offered their views on the state of her mental health, and the risk factors that could have pushed her towards suicide.  
You can listen to episodes of Accused: The Polkinghorne Trial through The Front Page podcast feed, or find it on iHeartRadio or wherever you get your podcasts.
This series is presented and produced by, Chelsea Daniels, with producer Ethan Sills and sound engineer Paddy Fox. Additional production support by Helen King. Additional reporting by Craig Kapitan and George Block.

Days 30 - 31: Final witnesses take the stand after seven weeks of testimony

It’s Māori Language Week – where Kiwis are encouraged to have a go at te reo. 

Whereas the language was once on a pathway to extinction, now it’s flourishing as people flock to learn it.  

But a change in government last year saw restrictions placed on how the public service uses te reo – one of many policies that has been seen as an attack on Māori rights.  

Today on The Front Page, we’re joined by AUT professor Dr Ella Henry to discuss some of those policies, and how we can still celebrate Aotearoa’s indigenous language.  

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: Susie Nordqvist
Sound Engineer: Dan Goodwin
Producer: Ethan Sills

It’s Māori Language Week – where Kiwis are encouraged to have a go at te reo. 
Whereas the language was once on a pathway to extinction, now it’s flourishing as people flock to learn it.  
But a change in government last year saw restrictions placed on how the public service uses te reo – one of many policies that has been seen as an attack on Māori rights.  
Today on The Front Page, we’re joined by AUT professor Dr Ella Henry to discuss some of those policies, and how we can still celebrate Aotearoa’s indigenous language.  
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: Susie Nordqvist Sound Engineer: Dan Goodwin Producer: Ethan Sills

The OCR has finally been cut - so what's the current state of our economy?

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