New Zealand’s been making some big trade moves on the world trade stage recently.

One of them is a possible minerals deal with the United States.

The US is pushing to loosen China’s grip on critical mineral processing by building alternate supply chains.

But with talks well underway, what will the preliminary decline of a major seabed mining contract do to them?

Today on The Front Page, Business Desk's Dileepa Fonseka is with us to discuss the deals, and whether New Zealand’s biting off more than it can chew.

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Host: Chelsea Daniels
Editor/Producer: Richard Martin
Producer: Jane Yee

New Zealand&rsquo;s been making some big trade moves on the world trade stage recently.
One of them is a possible minerals deal with the United States.
The US is pushing to loosen China&rsquo;s grip on critical mineral processing by building alternate supply chains.
But with talks well underway, what will the preliminary decline of a major seabed mining contract do to them?
Today on The Front Page, Business Desk's Dileepa Fonseka is with us to discuss the deals, and whether New Zealand&rsquo;s biting off more than it can chew.
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 Editor/Producer: Richard Martin Producer: Jane Yee

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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.

Go beyond the headlines with The Front Page, the New Zealand Herald&rsquo;s daily news analysis podcast. Each weekday Chelsea Daniels unpacks the stories shaping Aotearoa, from what&rsquo;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.

Can NZ cash in on critical minerals and still stay wary of mining?

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A fleet of 13 F50 foiling catamarans will tear around the Waitematā Harbour this weekend in SailGP’s return to New Zealand. 

Last year was the first time Auckland hosted SailGP - drawing more than 25,000 spectators. 

The City of Sails is the second stop of 13 across the globe for the 2026 season. 

Today on The Front Page, NZ Herald sports reporter Christopher Reive is with us to unpack Burling and Tuke’s home water reset, American Magic’s blockbuster Danish buyout, and the must-watch foiling feats this weekend. 

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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
Editor/Producer: Richard Martin
Producer: Jane Yee

A fleet of 13 F50 foiling catamarans will tear around the&nbsp;Waitematā&nbsp;Harbour this weekend in&nbsp;SailGP&rsquo;s&nbsp;return to New Zealand.&nbsp;
Last year was the first time Auckland hosted&nbsp;SailGP&nbsp;- drawing more than 25,000 spectators.&nbsp;
The City of Sails is the second stop of 13 across the globe for the 2026 season.&nbsp;
Today on The Front Page, NZ Herald sports reporter Christopher Reive is with us to unpack Burling and Tuke&rsquo;s home water reset, American Magic&rsquo;s blockbuster Danish buyout, and the must-watch foiling feats this weekend.&nbsp;
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 Editor/Producer: Richard Martin Producer: Jane Yee

High wind, high stakes: Black Foils back on home water after Perth crash

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Consumer NZ expects power prices to increase by about 5% this year. 

It’s after households were already hit with a 12% increase to power bills last year. 

But what does that all mean? Will it make winter that much colder? Will we have to cut back on groceries? Will people be able to afford the increase? 

Today on The Front Page, Consumer NZ’s Powerswitch Manager Paul Fuge is with us to break down why power companies pass on steep network hikes, and what households can do. 

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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
Editor/Producer: Richard Martin
Producer: Jane Yee

Consumer NZ expects power prices to increase by about 5% this year.&nbsp;
It&rsquo;s&nbsp;after households were already hit with a 12% increase to power bills last year.&nbsp;
But what does that all mean? Will it make winter that much colder? Will we have to cut back on groceries? Will people be able to afford the increase?&nbsp;
Today on The Front Page,&nbsp;Consumer NZ&rsquo;s&nbsp;Powerswitch&nbsp;Manager Paul Fuge is with us&nbsp;to break down why power companies pass on steep network hikes, and what households can do.&nbsp;
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 Editor/Producer: Richard Martin Producer: Jane Yee

How to stop rising power prices hitting your wallet this year

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Wellington’s Moa Point wastewater plant has flooded and shut down, dumping raw sewage into the south coast – this untreated discharge is set to continue for weeks.  

Heavy rain overwhelmed the facility, built in the 90s, triggering beach rāhuis, health warnings, and exposing how climate-driven storms are already stressing coastal infrastructure. 

Billions of dollars is likely required to get our wastewater infrastructure up to scratch nationwide... but after a long history of underfunding, are we too late? 

Today on The Front Page, University of Canterbury associate professor Ricardo Bello Mendoza is with us to unpack the engineering lessons from Moa Point, the climate risks, and what it means for our future. 

But first, NZ Herald senior reporter Melissa Nightingale will set the scene for us in Wellington.

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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
Editor/Producer: Richard Martin
Producer: Jane Yee

Wellington&rsquo;s Moa Point wastewater plant has flooded and shut down, dumping raw sewage into the south coast &ndash; this untreated&nbsp;discharge&nbsp;is set to continue for weeks.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Heavy rain overwhelmed the facility,&nbsp;built&nbsp;in the 90s, triggering beach&nbsp;rāhuis, health warnings,&nbsp;and exposing how climate-driven storms are already stressing coastal infrastructure.&nbsp;
Billions of dollars&nbsp;is&nbsp;likely&nbsp;required&nbsp;to get our wastewater&nbsp;infrastructure&nbsp;up to scratch nationwide... but after a long history of underfunding, are we too late?&nbsp;
Today on The Front Page,&nbsp;University of Canterbury associate professor Ricardo Bello Mendoza is with us to unpack the engineering lessons from Moa Point, the climate risks, and what it means for our future.&nbsp;
But first, NZ Herald senior reporter Melissa Nightingale will set the scene for us in Wellington.
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 Editor/Producer: Richard Martin Producer: Jane Yee

‘Flush and forget’: Is Moa Point a warning for other wastewater plants?

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Can NZ cash in on critical minerals and still stay wary of mining?

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