Thousands of senior doctors are on strike until midnight, after walking off the job yesterday.

Their long-running pay dispute with Heath New Zealand continues, with doctors saying the latest offer represents a ‘real pay cut’ when recruitment and retention is critical.

Meanwhile, Health Minister Simeon Brown claims they’re putting pay and politics ahead of patients, after thousands of elective procedures and appointments have been postponed.

So, what will end this cycle of disputes and strikes? And how do we fix our health system that’s been in crisis for decades?

Today on The Front Page, ASMS executive director Sarah Dalton is with us to break down the latest in talks, and what we can do in future.

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Producer: Jane Yee

Thousands of senior doctors are on strike until midnight, after walking off the job yesterday.
Their long-running pay dispute with Heath New Zealand continues, with doctors saying the latest offer represents a &lsquo;real pay cut&rsquo; when recruitment and retention is critical.
Meanwhile, Health Minister Simeon Brown claims they&rsquo;re putting pay and politics ahead of patients, after thousands of elective procedures and appointments have been postponed.
So, what will end this cycle of disputes and strikes? And how do we fix our health system that&rsquo;s been in crisis for decades?
Today on The Front Page, ASMS executive director Sarah Dalton is with us to break down the latest in talks, and what we can do in future.
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.

Inside the showdown between senior doctors and Health NZ over pay

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The National Party has promised to gradually extend paid parental leave from 26 to 30 weeks by 2029 if re-elected. 

That would see the entitlement lift to 27 weeks in next year’s Budget, before rising again in the following two Budgets. 

The announcement came days after NZ First candidate Stuart Nash resigned his candidacy after calling National MP Katie Nimon lazy for taking leave after having a baby. 

But, some commentators have said the plan doesn’t go far enough. 

Today on The Front Page, military veteran, leadership expert and founder of #workschoolhours movement, Dr Ellen Joan Ford joins us to unpack what the policy could mean for families, employers, and the wider debate about who should pay for it. 

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

The National Party has promised to gradually extend paid parental leave from 26 to&nbsp;30 weeks&nbsp;by 2029 if re-elected.&nbsp;
That would see the entitlement lift to&nbsp;27 weeks&nbsp;in next year&rsquo;s Budget, before rising again in the following two Budgets.&nbsp;
The announcement came days after NZ First candidate Stuart Nash resigned his candidacy after calling National MP Katie Nimon lazy for taking leave after having a baby.&nbsp;
But,&nbsp;some commentators have said the plan&nbsp;doesn&rsquo;t&nbsp;go far enough.&nbsp;
Today on The Front Page,&nbsp;military veteran, leadership expert and founder of #workschoolhours movement,&nbsp;Dr Ellen Joan Ford joins us to&nbsp;unpack what the policy could mean for families, employers, and the wider debate about who should pay for it.&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

Critics say National's promise of 30 weeks parental leave isn't enough

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The conflict in the Middle East is widening fast. 

Yemen's Houthi rebels have targeted Saudi Arabian ships in the Red Sea - threatening to cut off a crucial route for the kingdom's oil exports. 

The price of oil has surpassed 100 US-dollars a barrel for the first time since May.  

Meanwhile the US has carried out its 12th consecutive night of strikes on Iran.   

So, what’s really going on here? Is this the start of a broader regional crisis, or are we seeing a dangerous standoff that could yet be contained? 

Today on The Front Page, University of Otago international relations professor Robert Patman is with us to unpack the stakes for global shipping, energy markets, and the risk of further escalation in the Middle East. 

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

The conflict in the Middle East is widening fast.&nbsp;
Yemen's Houthi rebels have targeted Saudi Arabian ships in the Red Sea - threatening to cut off a crucial route for the kingdom's oil exports.&nbsp;
The price of oil has surpassed 100 US-dollars a barrel for the first time since May.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Meanwhile the US has carried out its 12th consecutive night of strikes on Iran.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
So,&nbsp;what&rsquo;s&nbsp;really going on here? Is this the start of a broader regional crisis, or are we seeing a dangerous standoff that could yet be&nbsp;contained?&nbsp;
Today on The Front Page,&nbsp;University of Otago international relations professor Robert Patman is with us to unpack the stakes for global shipping, energy markets, and the risk of further escalation in the Middle East.&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

Why a narrow strait could tip the Middle East crisis further

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New Zealand’s housing market remains firmly in buyers’ favour. 

Sales activity is continuing to weaken and property values are showing little sign of a broad-based recovery. 

But, while first-home buyers remain active, investors are pulling back, with some wary of what a shifting political and tax environment could mean for returns. 

So, what’s really going on here? Is this just a subdued patch, or a market that’s lost its heat for longer? 

Today on The Front Page, Cotality NZ Chief Property Economist Kelvin Davidson is with us to unpack where housing stands right now, and what it all means for buyers, sellers and investors. 

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

New Zealand&rsquo;s housing market&nbsp;remains&nbsp;firmly in buyers&rsquo;&nbsp;favour.&nbsp;
Sales activity is continuing to&nbsp;weaken&nbsp;and property values are showing little sign of a broad-based recovery.&nbsp;
But,&nbsp;while first-home buyers&nbsp;remain&nbsp;active, investors are pulling back, with some wary of what a shifting political and tax environment could mean for returns.&nbsp;
So, what&rsquo;s really going on here? Is this just a subdued patch, or a market that&rsquo;s lost its heat for longer?&nbsp;
Today on The Front Page,&nbsp;Cotality&nbsp;NZ Chief Property Economist Kelvin Davidson is with us to&nbsp;unpack where housing stands right now, and what it all means for buyers,&nbsp;sellers&nbsp;and investors.&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

Is now the best time for first-home buyers to act?

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Inside the showdown between senior doctors and Health NZ over pay

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