More and more Kiwis are heading overseas to see if the grass is really greener on the other side.

Most of us are heading to Australia, with latest figures showing 27,000 moved last year, but thousands are still flocking to the United Kingdom for their OE.

People are gambling on getting better pay and conditions overseas, and escaping New Zealand’s high cost of living, but are things really better overseas?

Today on The Front Page, we’ll explore what the stats say with NZ Herald journalist Ben Leahy.

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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

More and more Kiwis are heading overseas to see if the grass is really greener on the other side.
Most of us are heading to Australia, with latest figures showing 27,000 moved last year, but thousands are still flocking to the United Kingdom for their OE.
People are gambling on getting better pay and conditions overseas, and escaping New Zealand’s high cost of living, but are things really better overseas?
Today on The Front Page, we’ll explore what the stats say with NZ Herald journalist Ben Leahy.
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.

Kiwis migrating: How does NZ's cost of living compare with Australia and the UK?

We may be two years away from our next general election, but the possibility of more tax is already being debated. 

Labour is starting to warm the public up to the idea of a wealth or capital gains tax being part of their 2026 manifesto - with leader Chris Hipkins saying its necessary to deal with our ageing population.  

The possibility of introducing either tax has been debated by the left, and rejected by the right, for years – but is it time we have that conversation? 

Today on The Front Page, we discuss this with tax experts Robin Oliver from Oliver Shaw and Geof Nightingale from Geof Nightingale Advisory.  

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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: Paddy Fox
Producer: Ethan Sills

We may be two years away from our next general election, but the possibility of more tax is already being debated. 
Labour is starting to warm the public up to the idea of a wealth or capital gains tax being part of their 2026 manifesto - with leader Chris Hipkins saying its necessary to deal with our ageing population.  
The possibility of introducing either tax has been debated by the left, and rejected by the right, for years – but is it time we have that conversation? 
Today on The Front Page, we discuss this with tax experts Robin Oliver from Oliver Shaw and Geof Nightingale from Geof Nightingale Advisory.  
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: Paddy Fox Producer: Ethan Sills

Wealth or Capital Gains? What taxes should New Zealand be looking at

The construction industry in New Zealand is struggling – with building companies going to the wall as the housing market falls away.

It also has one of the highest rates of workplace injuries of any industry.

But there’s another workplace hazard that we’re not talking about.

Construction workers are six times more likely to die from suicide than from an accident at work, and last year that number climbed to 80 suspected suicides, according to one report – the highest on record.

Today on The Front Page, we’re joined by New Zealand Herald property editor Anne Gibson to talk  about what’s going on in the sector, and how severe the mental health issue is.

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: Paddy Fox
Producer: Ethan Sills

The construction industry in New Zealand is struggling – with building companies going to the wall as the housing market falls away.
It also has one of the highest rates of workplace injuries of any industry.
But there’s another workplace hazard that we’re not talking about.
Construction workers are six times more likely to die from suicide than from an accident at work, and last year that number climbed to 80 suspected suicides, according to one report – the highest on record.
Today on The Front Page, we’re joined by New Zealand Herald property editor Anne Gibson to talk  about what’s going on in the sector, and how severe the mental health issue is.
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: Paddy Fox Producer: Ethan Sills

Construction industry woes set to continue as sector faces mental health crisis

Scott Robertson is the most successful coach in Super Rugby history - leading the Crusaders to seven-back-to-back titles. 

He is also a firm favourite with the public – and is perhaps the most popular rugby coach we've ever had. 

But his transition from the red and blacks to leading the All Blacks hasn't been smooth sailing. The national side has posted three losses from seven matches – their latest being against the Springboks at the weekend. 

So what are the issues facing his side? Is there an easy fix – or is this a sign of long-term issues for rugby in this country? 

Today on The Front Page, we’re joined by Newstalk ZB’s sports news director Clay Wilson to help us unpack the losses.  

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

Scott Robertson is the most successful coach in Super Rugby history - leading the Crusaders to seven-back-to-back titles. 
He is also a firm favourite with the public – and is perhaps the most popular rugby coach we've ever had. 
But his transition from the red and blacks to leading the All Blacks hasn't been smooth sailing. The national side has posted three losses from seven matches – their latest being against the Springboks at the weekend. 
So what are the issues facing his side? Is there an easy fix – or is this a sign of long-term issues for rugby in this country? 
Today on The Front Page, we’re joined by Newstalk ZB’s sports news director Clay Wilson to help us unpack the losses.  
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

Kiwis migrating: How does NZ's cost of living compare with Australia and the UK?

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