Ex broadcaster Paul Henry is running for Act in the upcoming election. 

He stood for National in 1999 but is best known for hosting TVNZ's Breakfast in the mid-2000s. 

Henry’s long media career has been marked by a string of public controversies, many of which have led to him being criticised for his offensive and inflammatory remarks. 

So, with Act stagnant in polls - will this colourful personality be the party’s secret weapon or agent of chaos – or both? 

Today on The Front Page, Paul Henry joins us to discuss why politics, why now, and what happens next. 

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

Ex broadcaster Paul Henry is running for Act in the upcoming election.&nbsp;
He stood for National in&nbsp;1999 but&nbsp;is best known for hosting TVNZ's Breakfast in the mid-2000s.&nbsp;
Henry&rsquo;s long media career has been marked by a string of public controversies, many of which have led to him being&nbsp;criticised&nbsp;for his offensive and inflammatory remarks.&nbsp;
So, with Act stagnant in polls - will this&nbsp;colourful&nbsp;personality be the party&rsquo;s&nbsp;secret weapon or agent of chaos &ndash; or both?&nbsp;
Today on The Front Page,&nbsp;Paul Henry joins us to discuss why politics, why now, and what happens 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

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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.

The part of politics Paul Henry admits he’s not ready for

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Don’t you think it’s time for New Zealand to have more supermarket options?

The Government's announced a new guide for international chains wanting to set up shop here. It’s all in the hope of luring overseas investors to break up our duopoly grocery sector.

Associate Finance Minister David Seymour has said the guidelines are like rolling out a red carpet for those looking here to invest – but, the question is, will anyone actually want to walk it?

Today on The Front Page, Grocery Action Group chair Sue Chetwin is with us to explain why the option and ownership problems go deeper than new rules, and whether this could really change what’s on Kiwi dinner tables.

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

Don&rsquo;t you think it&rsquo;s time for New Zealand to have more supermarket options?
The Government's announced a new guide for international chains wanting to set up shop here. It&rsquo;s all in the hope of luring overseas investors to break up our duopoly grocery sector.
Associate Finance Minister David Seymour has said the guidelines are like rolling out a red carpet for those looking here to invest &ndash; but, the question is, will anyone actually want to walk it?
Today on The Front Page, Grocery Action Group chair Sue Chetwin is with us to explain why the option and ownership problems go deeper than new rules, and whether this could really change what&rsquo;s on Kiwi dinner tables.
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 NZ’s supermarket duopoly our biggest cost of living threat?

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The United States has unleashed its biggest round of strikes on Iran in weeks.

The US has said it struck about 140 Iranian military sites – which prompted Tehran to attack allies in the region, including Kuwait, Oman, Jordan, the UAE, and Qatar.

Meanwhile, Washington insists that the Strait of Hormuz is open, despite Iran saying it has closed the waterway amid renewed strikes.

Today on The Front Page, Waikato University international law professor Alexander Gillespie is with us to break down the legality of these strikes, the risks of further escalation, and what could come 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

The United States has unleashed its biggest round of strikes on Iran in weeks.
The US has said it struck about 140 Iranian military sites &ndash; which prompted Tehran to attack allies in the region, including Kuwait, Oman, Jordan, the UAE, and Qatar.
Meanwhile, Washington insists that the Strait of Hormuz is open, despite Iran saying it has closed the waterway amid renewed strikes.
Today on The Front Page, Waikato University international law professor Alexander Gillespie is with us to break down the legality of these strikes, the risks of further escalation, and what could come 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

What Trump's next move could mean for Iran and its neighbours

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This week, New Zealand will host Narendra Modi, the first Indian Prime Minister to visit this country in four decades. 

It should be a major diplomatic and economic moment, coming as the India free trade agreement edges closer to ratification and the Government celebrates early signs of export growth. 

But behind the diplomatic spectacle, political tensions are still bubbling away. 

Foreign Minister Winston Peters- who will absent from the weekend’s events- has been openly critical of the deal, accusing National of quietly tightening immigration settings linked to it without proper transparency. 

So, is this a genuine breakthrough in one of New Zealand’s most significant relationships — or is the politics around the deal threatening to muddy the moment? 

Today on The Front Page, India New Zealand Business Council chair Edwin Paul is with us to unpack Modi’s visit, what the trade deal could actually mean for New Zealand, and whether the political noise risks overshadowing a historic opportunity. 

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

This week, New Zealand will host Narendra Modi,&nbsp;the first Indian Prime Minister to visit this country in four decades.&nbsp;
It should be a major diplomatic and economic moment, coming as the India free trade agreement edges closer to ratification and the Government celebrates early signs of export growth.&nbsp;
But behind the diplomatic spectacle, political tensions are still bubbling away.&nbsp;
Foreign Minister Winston Peters- who will&nbsp;absent&nbsp;from the weekend&rsquo;s events- has been openly critical of the deal, accusing National of quietly tightening immigration settings linked to it without proper transparency.&nbsp;
So,&nbsp;is this a genuine breakthrough in one of New Zealand&rsquo;s most significant relationships &mdash; or is the politics around the deal threatening to muddy the moment?&nbsp;
Today on The Front Page,&nbsp;India New Zealand Business Council chair Edwin Paul is with us to&nbsp;unpack Modi&rsquo;s visit, what the trade deal could&nbsp;actually mean&nbsp;for New Zealand, and whether the political noise risks overshadowing a historic opportunity.&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 Modi’s visit is testing NZ’s diplomacy and diversity

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The part of politics Paul Henry admits he’s not ready for

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