September 14th: Three economists have come out against National's foreign buyer tax plan, saying it is 'beyond comprehension' with the possibility of creating a $2 billion hole in their tax plans. So why won't the party release their workings for it, and will it damage them in the polls?

NZ Herald deputy political editor Thomas Coughlan joins Georgina to provide his analysis. Plus, National targets farmers, Chris Hipkins heads to the West Coast, and a climate change debate gets tense.

Host: Georgina Campbell
Producer: Ethan Sills
Editor: Shaun D Wilson

September 14th: Three economists have come out against National's foreign buyer tax plan, saying it is 'beyond comprehension' with the possibility of creating a $2 billion hole in their tax plans. So why won't the party release their workings for it, and will it damage them in the polls?
NZ Herald deputy political editor Thomas Coughlan joins Georgina to provide his analysis. Plus, National targets farmers, Chris Hipkins heads to the West Coast, and a climate change debate gets tense.
Host: Georgina Campbell Producer: Ethan Sills Editor: Shaun D Wilson

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.

Every episode we speak to leaders, experts, reporters, and those living the story, so you get the full picture. 

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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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The Front Page

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.

On The Campaign: The criticism grows for National's tax plan - will it matter to voters?

Severe respiratory illness rates are now the highest they've been in the last decade, mostly because of the flu. 

It comes as ambulance services struggle to meet demand, and Health NZ urges people to save emergency departments for emergencies. 

RNZ reported this week that hospitals have even created dedicated flu wards and some elective surgery is being cancelled as influenza A hits the health system. 

So, why has this flu season been so late, so sharp, and so severe – and what does it mean for our hospitals, our most vulnerable, and the rest of winter? 

Today on The Front Page, University of Otago epidemiologist Professor Michael Baker is with us to break down what’s driving this surge and what all of us can do to stay well and keep pressure off the health system.

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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

Severe respiratory illness rates are now the highest they've been in the last decade, mostly because of the flu.&nbsp;
It&nbsp;comes as&nbsp;ambulance services&nbsp;struggle to meet demand, and Health NZ&nbsp;urges&nbsp;people&nbsp;to save emergency departments for emergencies.&nbsp;
RNZ reported this week that hospitals have even created dedicated flu wards and some elective surgery is being cancelled as influenza A hits the health system.&nbsp;
So, why has this flu season been so late, so sharp, and so severe &ndash; and what does it mean for our hospitals, our most vulnerable, and the rest of winter?&nbsp;
Today on The Front Page, University of Otago epidemiologist Professor Michael Baker is with us to break down what&rsquo;s driving this surge and what all of us can do to stay well and keep pressure off the health system.
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

Would you want a flu warning system for your region?

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The Mount Maunganui landslide has been described as "preventable". 

A damning review into the disaster has revealed a litany of failures by authorities who “missed several opportunities” to evacuate campers to safety. 

Six people died after the slip crashed into the campground on January 22. 

It's now been revealed that over decades, "one consultant after another" warned Tauranga City Council of the risks at the holiday spot at the bottom of the mountain. 

Today on The Front Page, University of Canterbury senior lecturer in disaster risk and resilience, Dr Tom Robinson is with us to take us through what happened, who is to blame, and what next.

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

The Mount Maunganui landslide has been described as "preventable".&nbsp;
A damning review into the disaster has revealed a litany of failures by authorities who &ldquo;missed several opportunities&rdquo; to evacuate campers to safety.&nbsp;
Six people died after the slip crashed into the campground on January 22.&nbsp;
It's now been revealed that over decades, "one consultant after another" warned Tauranga City Council of the risks at the holiday spot at the bottom of the mountain.&nbsp;
Today on The Front Page,&nbsp;University of Canterbury senior lecturer in disaster risk and resilience, Dr Tom Robinson&nbsp;is with us to take us through what happened, who is to blame, and what next.
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

If the Mount Maunganui landslide risk was known, why was nothing done?

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New Zealand’s birth rate stats just keep getting worse... 

The latest show ‘natural population growth’ has fallen to 18,700 for the year to June – the lowest it’s been since WWII. 

Births are at their lowest since 2003. 

So should we throw money at people to have babies, or are there some other options on the cards? And how bad is it really?  

Today on The Front Page, Infometrics principal economist and lead demographer Nick Brunsdon is with us to break it all down. 

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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

New Zealand&rsquo;s birth rate stats just keep getting worse...&nbsp;
The latest show &lsquo;natural population growth&rsquo; has fallen to 18,700 for the year to June &ndash; the lowest it&rsquo;s been since WWII.&nbsp;
Births are at their lowest since 2003.&nbsp;
So should we throw money at people to have babies, or are there some other options on the cards? And how bad is it really? &nbsp;
Today on The Front Page,&nbsp;Infometrics principal economist and lead demographer Nick Brunsdon is with us to break it all down.&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 can NZ businesses grow if people are now a ‘scarce resource’?

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On The Campaign: The criticism grows for National's tax plan - will it matter to voters?

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