A Mongrel Mob-run meth rehab programme ended up at the centre of a fierce political fight.

After being funded by Jacinda Ardern’s government, the Coalition government turned off the tap for drug rehabilitation programme Kahukura.

But behind the politics, did Kahukura actually help people get off meth? And what does it tell us about who is best placed to deliver addiction treatment?

Today on The Front Page, NZ Herald senior writer Derek Cheng has gone through the reports on the programme’s intakes, and he joins us now to talk through what really happened – and the role of gangs in frontline services.

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Editor/Producer: Richard Martin
Producer: Jane Yee

A Mongrel Mob-run meth rehab programme ended up at the centre of a fierce political fight.
After being funded by Jacinda Ardern&rsquo;s government, the Coalition government turned off the tap for drug rehabilitation programme Kahukura.
But behind the politics, did Kahukura actually help people get off meth? And what does it tell us about who is best placed to deliver addiction treatment?
Today on The Front Page, NZ Herald senior writer Derek Cheng has gone through the reports on the programme&rsquo;s intakes, and he joins us now to talk through what really happened &ndash; and the role of gangs in frontline services.
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

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

Inside the $2.75 million gang rehab experiment

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Just weeks out from the end of greyhound racing in New Zealand, a secretive charter flight plan is raising eyebrows.

It’s understood a number of dogs are being prepped for a trip across the ditch before the sport’s banned here.

But, why now? What about the welfare of these animals? And is this just a last ditch effort to make some cash before it’s lights out for the industry.

Today on The Front Page, NZ Herald senior investigative reporter Michael Morrah is with us to unpack what he’s uncovered, and what it says about the final days of greyhound racing in New Zealand.

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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

Just weeks out from the end of greyhound racing in New Zealand, a secretive charter flight plan is raising eyebrows.
It&rsquo;s understood a number of dogs are being prepped for a trip across the ditch before the sport&rsquo;s banned here.
But, why now? What about the welfare of these animals? And is this just a last ditch effort to make some cash before it&rsquo;s lights out for the industry.
Today on The Front Page, NZ Herald senior investigative reporter Michael Morrah is with us to unpack what he&rsquo;s uncovered, and what it says about the final days of greyhound racing in New Zealand.
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

Secret greyhound charter plan emerges ahead of racing ban

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Football fever is about to hit Auckland like we’ve never seen before. 

Auckland FC is hosting the Grand Final at Go Media Stadium against Sydney FC on Saturday. 

It’s the first time New Zealand has hosted an A‑League decider, and the city is on the brink of a huge sporting moment. 

Today on The Front Page, Newstalk ZB’s Weekend Sport host Jason Pine is with us to talk about how Auckland FC has reached meteoric heights, and what this final could mean for football in New Zealand. 

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

Football fever is about to hit Auckland like&nbsp;we&rsquo;ve&nbsp;never seen before.&nbsp;
Auckland FC is hosting the Grand Final at Go Media Stadium against Sydney FC&nbsp;on Saturday.&nbsp;
It&rsquo;s&nbsp;the first time New Zealand has hosted an&nbsp;A‑League&nbsp;decider, and the city is on the brink of a huge sporting moment.&nbsp;
Today on The Front Page,&nbsp;Newstalk ZB&rsquo;s&nbsp;Weekend Sport&nbsp;host Jason Pine is with us to talk about how Auckland FC has reached meteoric heights, and what this final could mean for football in New Zealand.&nbsp;
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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

Why Auckland FC has captured the city

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It started with a young Māori man trying to help a stranger on the street.

He ended up being pinned to the ground, handcuffed, locked in a cell, and a four-year court battle.  
Jamie Lawry ended up being found not guilty, but the case raises harder questions about racism and systemic bias in the north.

Many Māori parents up north have to have what is called “the talk” - where they have to teach their kids how to act around police in order to be safe.

Today on The Front Page, Green MP Hūhana Lyndon – who is based in Te Tai Tokerau – tells us about what “the talk” means in her whanau and in communities across the region – and why so many Māori families have no choice but to have these conversations.

But first, NZ Herald senior writer David Fisher is with us to take us through what happened to Lawry.

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

It started with a young Māori man trying to help a stranger on the street.
He ended up being pinned to the ground, handcuffed, locked in a cell, and a&nbsp;four-year&nbsp;court battle.&nbsp;&nbsp; Jamie Lawry ended up being found not guilty, but the case raises harder questions about racism and systemic bias in the north.
Many Māori parents up north have to have what is called &ldquo;the talk&rdquo; - where they have to teach their kids how to act around police in order to be safe.
Today on The Front Page, Green MP Hūhana Lyndon &ndash; who is based in Te Tai Tokerau &ndash; tells us about what &ldquo;the talk&rdquo; means in her whanau and in communities across the region &ndash; and why so many Māori families have no choice but to have these conversations.
But first, NZ Herald senior writer David Fisher is with us to take us through what happened to Lawry.
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

Why Māori families still have “the talk” about police

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Inside the $2.75 million gang rehab experiment

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