The Reserve Bank has revealed that the annual inflation rate for 2025 was 3.1%.

It puts the inflation rate outside the bank’s target band of 1 to 3%.

While it’s slowed sinificantly since the most recent peak of 7.3% in the June 2022 quarter, it has risen every quarter since December 2024.

And while economist expect it to sit around 3 or 3.1% -- the Reserve Bank’s November prediction had it at 2.7%.

But, what does it all mean? And are dreams of a quick fix in 2026 in the rear view mirror? 

Today on The Front Page, NZ Herald Business editor at large, Liam Dann is with us to break it down.

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Editor/Producer: Richard Martin
Producer: Jane Yee

The Reserve Bank has revealed that the annual inflation rate for 2025 was 3.1%.
It puts the inflation rate outside the bank&rsquo;s target band of 1 to 3%.
While it&rsquo;s slowed sinificantly since the most recent peak of 7.3% in the June 2022 quarter, it has risen every quarter since December 2024.
And while economist expect it to sit around 3 or 3.1% -- the Reserve Bank&rsquo;s November prediction had it at 2.7%.
But, what does it all mean? And are dreams of a quick fix in 2026 in the rear view mirror?&nbsp;
Today on The Front Page, NZ Herald Business editor at large, Liam Dann is with us to break it down.
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&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.

What stubborn inflation could mean for your mortgage this year

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A Christchurch woman told friends she was dying of cancer.

They grieved and gave thousands to help her. But then, the unthinkable happened.

It was all a farce.

Nicola Flint is accused of forging medical letters and defrauding a rugby club of more than $100,000.

Today on The Front Page, senior crime reporter and host of A Moment in Crime, Anna Leask, has been diving into this case with a special two part series on Flint’s diagnosis deception.

She joins us now.

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

A Christchurch woman told friends she was dying of cancer.
They grieved and gave thousands to help her. But then, the unthinkable happened.
It was all a farce.
Nicola Flint is accused of forging medical letters and defrauding a rugby club of more than $100,000.
Today on The Front Page, senior crime reporter and host of A Moment in Crime, Anna Leask, has been diving into this case with a special two part series on Flint&rsquo;s diagnosis deception.
She joins us now.
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 a Christchurch Mum's cancer con unravelled

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Australia’s Parliament has been called back two weeks early to push through new gun and hate speech legislation in the wake of the Bondi Attack.

The recommendations are reminiscent of those made by the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the March 15 terror attack in Christchurch.

Since 2021, successive governments have begun, paused, then stopped all policy and legislative work on hate speech.

So, where do our hate speech laws sit today? Are they good enough? Or should we follow Australia’s lead and finally tackle this issue once and for all?

Today on The Front Page,  Race Relations Commissioner Dr Melissa Derby is with us to talk about how to tackle this growing issue.

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

Australia&rsquo;s Parliament has been called back two weeks early to push through new gun and hate speech legislation in the wake of the Bondi Attack.
The recommendations are reminiscent of those made by the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the March 15 terror attack in Christchurch.
Since 2021, successive governments have begun, paused, then stopped all policy and legislative work on hate speech.
So, where do our hate speech laws sit today? Are they good enough? Or should we follow Australia&rsquo;s lead and finally tackle this issue once and for all?
Today on The Front Page,&nbsp; Race Relations Commissioner Dr Melissa Derby is with us to talk about how to tackle this growing issue.
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 Australia's new hate laws mean for NZ's free speech debate

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It’s all rain and no shine this week across the country.

Warm, tropical air sitting north of New Zealand has brought with it thunderstorms and rain warnings for Northland, Auckland, Great Barrier Island and the Coromandel Peninsula.

Crews have already been working on clearing slips along State Highway 2, between Ōpōtiki and Gisborne.

So, what is the outlook for this week? And when will Mother Nature give us all a break?

Today on The Front Page, Niwa principal scientist, Chris Brandolino is with us to take us through what to expect, and when we might be able to put the sheets on the line.

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&rsquo;s all rain and no shine this week across the country.
Warm, tropical air sitting north of New Zealand has brought with it thunderstorms and rain warnings for Northland, Auckland, Great Barrier Island and the Coromandel Peninsula.
Crews have already been working on clearing slips along State Highway 2, between Ōpōtiki and Gisborne.
So, what is the outlook for this week? And when will Mother Nature give us all a break?
Today on The Front Page, Niwa principal scientist, Chris Brandolino is with us to take us through what to expect, and when we might be able to put the sheets on the line.
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

Heavy rain, thunderstorms and flooding: Where is summer?

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What stubborn inflation could mean for your mortgage this year

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