There are some new Warrant of Fitness rules that could save Kiwis billions. 

The changes mean people who buy a new car will only need to get their next WOF after four years. 

Vehicles aged 4 to 14 will only need a WOF every two years - with cars over 14 still needing one every year. 

Today on The Front Page, AA motoring spokesperson Allister Wade is with us to talk through the changes and what it means for you. 

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

There are&nbsp;some new Warrant of Fitness rules that could save Kiwis billions.&nbsp;
The changes mean people who buy a new car will only need to get their next WOF after four years.&nbsp;
Vehicles aged 4 to 14 will only need a WOF every two years - with cars over 14 still needing one every year.&nbsp;
Today on The Front Page,&nbsp;AA motoring spokesperson Allister Wade is with us to talk through the changes and what it means for you.&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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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.
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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.

Will fewer WoF checks come at a cost to road safety?

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The Warehouse built its name on being the place where everyone gets a bargain. 

But with Kmart winning over shoppers and Temu competing for their dollars online, the red shed has struggled to keep its place in Kiwi shopping baskets. 

Now, the company has unveiled a new strategy to turn things around, after its chief executive admitted it had lost sight of what customers want. 

So what will it take to win them back? And after years of trying to turn its fortunes around, what makes this plan different? 

Today on The Front Page, the Herald’s Tom Raynel joins us to explain what’s next for The Warehouse.

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 Warehouse built its name on being the place where everyone gets a bargain.&nbsp;
But with Kmart winning over shoppers and Temu competing for their dollars online, the red shed has struggled to keep its place in Kiwi shopping baskets.&nbsp;
Now, the company has unveiled a new strategy to turn things around, after its chief executive admitted it had lost sight of what customers want.&nbsp;
So what will it take to win them back? And after years of trying to turn its fortunes around, what makes this plan different?&nbsp;
Today on The Front Page, the Herald&rsquo;s Tom Raynel joins us to explain what&rsquo;s next for The Warehouse.
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

Can The Warehouse win back Kiwi shoppers?

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Every party promises a stronger economy. But what would their plans actually mean for your wages, bills and tax?

In the final episode of The Front Page’s election series, Chelsea Daniels asks National’s Nicola Willis, Labour’s Barbara Edmonds, ACT’s David Seymour, the Greens’ Lawrence Xu-Nan, New Zealand First’s Craig Stobo and Opportunity’s Qiulae Wong how they would grow the economy and tackle the cost of living.

From business tax cuts to taxes on wealth, land and property profits, the parties explain their competing approaches. Plus, a look at Te Pāti Māori’s tax and income policies.

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

Every party promises a stronger economy. But what would their plans actually mean for your wages, bills and tax?
In the final episode of The Front Page&rsquo;s election series, Chelsea Daniels asks National&rsquo;s Nicola Willis, Labour&rsquo;s Barbara Edmonds, ACT&rsquo;s David Seymour, the Greens&rsquo; Lawrence Xu-Nan, New Zealand First&rsquo;s Craig Stobo and Opportunity&rsquo;s Qiulae Wong how they would grow the economy and tackle the cost of living.
From business tax cuts to taxes on wealth, land and property profits, the parties explain their competing approaches. Plus, a look at Te Pāti Māori&rsquo;s tax and income policies.
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

Which party’s economic plan would leave you better off?

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With just days to go until election day, hundreds of thousands of eligible New Zealanders could find themselves unable to have their say. 

The rules governing this year’s election have undergone their biggest overhaul since MMP was introduced. 

The Electoral Amendment Act 2025 has restricted the advance voting period to a 12-day window until the day before the election, with voter enrolment closing 13 days out. 

Previously, voters could enroll or update their details until the day before election day by casting a special vote, except in 2020 and 2023, when same-day enrolment was allowed. 

So, is this a sensible change, or a threat to our democratic process? And with voter turnout and enrolment already a concern, could the rules themselves influence the result? 

Today on The Front Page, University of Otago politics lecturer Dr Bryce Edwards is with us to break down the changes, and what we should do 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

With just days to go until election day, hundreds of thousands of eligible New Zealanders could find themselves unable to have their say.&nbsp;
The rules governing this year&rsquo;s election have undergone their biggest overhaul since MMP was introduced.&nbsp;
The Electoral Amendment Act 2025 has restricted the advance voting period to a 12-day window until the day before the election, with voter enrolment closing 13 days out.&nbsp;
Previously, voters could enroll or update their details until the day before election day by casting a special vote, except in 2020 and 2023, when same-day enrolment was allowed.&nbsp;
So, is this a sensible change, or a threat to our democratic process? And with voter turnout and enrolment already a concern, could the rules themselves influence the result?&nbsp;
Today on The Front Page, University of Otago politics lecturer Dr Bryce Edwards is with us to break down the changes, and what we should do 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

Should New Zealand make voting compulsory?

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Will fewer WoF checks come at a cost to road safety?

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