When the price of moving goods around New Zealand rises, who picks up the bill? 

Increasing fuel prices are putting pressure on the trucking industry, with fuel now accounting for up to 30% of operating costs. 

And that cost can travel far beyond the petrol pump, into the price of groceries and other everyday essentials. 

So how much can freight companies absorb, and how much gets passed onto us? 

Today on The Front Page, I talk to Justin Tighe-Umbers, CEO of National Road Carriers about the squeeze on trucking and what his industry wants from the next government. 

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Host: Katie Bradford
Editor/Producer: Richard Martin
Producer: Jane Yee

When the price of moving goods around New Zealand rises, who picks up the bill?&nbsp;
Increasing fuel prices are putting pressure on the trucking industry, with fuel now accounting for up to 30% of operating costs.&nbsp;
And that cost can travel far beyond the petrol pump, into the price of groceries and other everyday essentials.&nbsp;
So how much can freight companies absorb, and how much gets passed onto us?&nbsp;
Today on The Front Page, I talk to Justin Tighe-Umbers, CEO of National Road Carriers about the squeeze on trucking and what his industry wants from the next government.&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: Katie Bradford Editor/Producer: Richard Martin Producer: Jane Yee

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. 

Subscribe now so you never miss an episode.

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.
Every episode we speak to leaders, experts, reporters, and those living the story, so you get the full picture.&nbsp;
Subscribe now so you never miss an episode.

Every day, The Front Page takes you behind the scenes of the biggest story from the New Zealand Herald. Hosted by Damien Venuto

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.

Why rising diesel prices could cost you at the checkout

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Could solar panels and electric vehicles help New Zealand households save thousands on energy?

Rewiring Aotearoa’s Mike Casey joins The Front Page to explain the potential savings from electrification, the upfront costs stopping people from making the switch, and how cheaper finance could help.

Plus, would breaking up the big power companies lower bills, does New Zealand need an LNG terminal, and could we one day buy electricity directly from our neighbours?

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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: Katie Bradford
Editor/Producer: Richard Martin
Producer: Jane Yee

Could solar panels and electric vehicles help New Zealand households save thousands on energy?
Rewiring Aotearoa&rsquo;s Mike Casey joins The Front Page to explain the potential savings from electrification, the upfront costs stopping people from making the switch, and how cheaper finance could help.
Plus, would breaking up the big power companies lower bills, does New Zealand need an LNG terminal, and could we one day buy electricity directly from our neighbours?
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: Katie Bradford Editor/Producer: Richard Martin Producer: Jane Yee

Solar could save Kiwis thousands — so what’s stopping us?

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Cocaine use appears to be surging in New Zealand. 

The latest NZ Drug Trends Survey reveals the proportion of people reporting cocaine use has almost tripled since 2017, while the price of the drug has fallen by nearly a third. 

Researchers say we could be in the "honeymoon phase", where cocaine looks increasingly normal, affordable, and consequence-free – before the serious harms of addiction start to emerge. 

So how big is New Zealand’s cocaine problem becoming, and where is this trend heading? 

Today on The Front Page, Massey University professor Chris Wilkins joins us to break down the numbers.

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

Cocaine use appears to be surging in New Zealand.&nbsp;
The latest NZ Drug Trends Survey reveals the proportion of people reporting cocaine use has almost tripled since 2017, while the price of the drug has fallen by nearly a third.&nbsp;
Researchers say we could be in the "honeymoon phase", where cocaine looks increasingly normal, affordable, and consequence-free &ndash; before the serious harms of addiction start to emerge.&nbsp;
So how big is New Zealand&rsquo;s cocaine problem becoming, and where is this trend heading?&nbsp;
Today on The Front Page, Massey University professor Chris Wilkins joins us to break down the numbers.
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 New Zealand on the brink of a cocaine problem?

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KiwiSaver might be about to get a makeover. 

The parties are pitching very different ideas for what should happen to your retirement savings... from changing contribution rates to tweaking who gets government support. 

But what would these proposals actually mean for your KiwiSaver balance and who stands to gain or lose? 

Today on The Front Page, Financial Services Council CEO Kirk Hope is with us to unpack the parties’ promises and what they could mean for your retirement.

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

KiwiSaver might be about to get a&nbsp;makeover.&nbsp;
The parties are pitching very different ideas for what should happen to your retirement savings... from changing contribution rates to tweaking who gets government support.&nbsp;
But what would these proposals actually mean for your KiwiSaver balance&nbsp;and who stands to gain or lose?&nbsp;
Today on The Front Page, Financial Services Council CEO Kirk Hope is with us to unpack the parties&rsquo; promises and what they could mean for your retirement.
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 the election could mean for your KiwiSaver

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Why rising diesel prices could cost you at the checkout

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