El Niño is back and scientists say it could become one of the strongest we’ve ever had to deal with.

That means the weather patterns shaping our spring and summer may be about to shift in a big way.

But El Niño can also be one of those phrases we hear a lot without always fully understanding what it actually means or how seriously we should take it when scientists start sounding the alarm.

So, what is happening in the Pacific right now, why does it matter so much for us here in New Zealand, and how worried should we be about what’s coming?

Today on The Front Page, Earth Sciences New Zealand principal scientist Chris Brandolino is with us to explain what’s driving this El Niño event, what it could mean for New Zealand in the months ahead.

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

El Ni&ntilde;o is back and scientists say it could become one of the strongest we&rsquo;ve ever had to deal with.
That means the weather patterns shaping our spring and summer may be about to shift in a big way.
But El Ni&ntilde;o can also be one of those phrases we hear a lot without always fully understanding what it actually means or how seriously we should take it when scientists start sounding the alarm.
So, what is happening in the Pacific right now, why does it matter so much for us here in New Zealand, and how worried should we be about what&rsquo;s coming?
Today on The Front Page, Earth Sciences New Zealand principal scientist Chris Brandolino is with us to explain what&rsquo;s driving this El Ni&ntilde;o event, what it could mean for New Zealand in the months ahead.
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&rsquo;s daily news 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.
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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.

How a strong El Niño could reshape New Zealand’s spring and summer

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Kim Dotcom has spent more than a decade at the centre of one of New Zealand’s most high-profile legal and political sagas. 

From the dramatic FBI-backed raid on his Coatesville mansion in 2012, to the long-running fight over extradition to the United States... The former Megaupload mogul is never far from the headlines. 

Now, with fresh developments putting Dotcom back in the spotlight, the big question is no longer just what’s happened, but what comes next. 

Is this the beginning of the end of a years-long legal battle, or is there still another twist to come? 

Today on The Front Page, NZ Herald senior writer David Fisher joins us to help us make sense of the latest twist in the Kim Dotcom saga, why this case has lasted so long, and what could happen next. 

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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

Kim Dotcom has spent more than a decade at the&nbsp;centre&nbsp;of one of New Zealand&rsquo;s most high-profile legal and political sagas.&nbsp;
From the dramatic FBI-backed raid on his Coatesville mansion in 2012, to the long-running fight over extradition to the United States... The former Megaupload&nbsp;mogul&nbsp;is never far from the headlines.&nbsp;
Now, with fresh developments putting Dotcom back in the spotlight, the big question is no longer just&nbsp;what&rsquo;s&nbsp;happened, but what comes next.&nbsp;
Is this the&nbsp;beginning of the end&nbsp;of a&nbsp;years-long legal battle, or is there still another twist to come?&nbsp;
Today on The Front Page,&nbsp;NZ Herald senior writer David Fisher joins us to&nbsp;help us make sense of the latest twist in the Kim Dotcom saga, why this case has lasted so long, and what could happen next.&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

What the latest ruling means for Kim Dotcom’s long legal saga

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New Zealand’s hospitality scene feels like it’s at a crossroads. 

On one hand, cafés, bars and restaurants are battling a brutal mix of rising costs, mounting debts and changing consumer habits.  

Venues are closing, owners are exhausted, and many are wondering how much longer they can hang on. 

On the other, Aotearoa has just taken a historic step onto the global culinary stage, with the launch of its first ever Michelin Guide and Kiwi restaurants receiving coveted stars.  

It’s a moment that could reshape tourism, attract high‑value visitors, and shine a new spotlight on the talent in our kitchens. 

Today on The Front Page, Hospitality NZ’s Kristy Phillips is with us to talk about how tough things really are, what the Michelin Guide could mean for the sector, and whether there is genuine light at the end of the tunnel for New Zealand hospitality.

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

New Zealand&rsquo;s hospitality&nbsp;scene feels&nbsp;like&nbsp;it&rsquo;s&nbsp;at a crossroads.&nbsp;
On one hand, caf&eacute;s,&nbsp;bars&nbsp;and restaurants are battling a brutal mix of rising costs, mounting&nbsp;debts&nbsp;and changing consumer habits.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Venues are closing, owners are exhausted, and many are wondering how much longer they can hang on.&nbsp;
On the&nbsp;other, Aotearoa has just taken a historic step onto the global culinary stage, with the launch of its first ever Michelin Guide and Kiwi restaurants receiving coveted stars.&nbsp;&nbsp;
It&rsquo;s&nbsp;a moment that could reshape tourism, attract&nbsp;high‑value&nbsp;visitors, and shine a new spotlight on the talent in our kitchens.&nbsp;
Today on The Front Page, Hospitality NZ&rsquo;s Kristy Phillips is with us to talk about how tough things really are, what the Michelin Guide could mean for the sector, and whether there is genuine light at the end of the tunnel for New Zealand hospitality.
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

Can Michelin stars save New Zealand’s struggling restaurant industry?

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Fuel prices are one of those costs that almost everyone notices immediately.

When they rise, households feel it, businesses feel it, and suddenly a number on the forecourt becomes a national talking point.

The average price of petrol has dipped under $3 for the first time in more than three months as a fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran holds.

If the price stays below $3 for four consecutive weeks, the Government’s fuel support package aimed at 143,000 low-to-middle income families will end.

They’re currently getting $50 a week through a boost to the in-work tax credit.

But, how low will prices go? And how likely is it that prices will soar again?

Today on The Front Page, AA fuel spokesperson Terry Collins is with us to unpack how fuel prices in New Zealand actually work, what’s driving them right now, and whether the current reprieve could last.

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

Fuel prices are one of those costs that almost everyone notices immediately.
When they rise, households feel it, businesses feel it, and suddenly a number on the forecourt becomes a national talking point.
The average price of petrol has dipped under $3 for the first time in more than three months as a fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran holds.
If the price stays below $3 for four consecutive weeks, the Government&rsquo;s fuel support package aimed at 143,000 low-to-middle income families will end.
They&rsquo;re currently getting $50 a week through a boost to the in-work tax credit.
But, how low will prices go? And how likely is it that prices will soar again?
Today on The Front Page, AA fuel spokesperson Terry Collins is with us to unpack how fuel prices in New Zealand actually work, what&rsquo;s driving them right now, and whether the current reprieve could last.
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

Are petrol companies passing on lower costs fast enough?

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How a strong El Niño could reshape New Zealand’s spring and summer

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