Who has the best plan for our schools?
Children falling behind. Teacher shortages. Classroom disruption. Questions over what our kids are learning, and whether the system is givin...
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20 of 1,400 episodesWhy threats against politicians are a threat to us all
A concerning situation in Australia has sparked warnings of a 'new reality' in politics. Australian Independent MP Helen Haines is in a crit...
The leaders’ debates are over. Did anyone win?
Three debates. Two major party leaders. And a whole lot of political point-scoring. National's Christopher Luxon and Labour's Chris Hipkins...
India’s doors are open. Can NZ exporters get in?
Today's the day New Zealand's landmark free trade agreement with India enters into force. The deal creates new opportunities for our exporte...
Why banning under-16s from social media is easier said than done
Governments around the globe are grappling with how to gain back control over social media giants. Labour is the latest to campaign on it &n...
Which party has the best plan to fix New Zealand’s health system?
Getting a GP appointment, paying for treatment and waiting for hospital care are major concerns heading into the election. So what are the p...
Do you have to leave New Zealand to get ahead?
It'll come as no surprise that new data's revealed more Kiwis are struggling with cost of living. The latest New Zealand Consumer Lifestyles...
The high cost of building nothing
New Zealand keeps announcing infrastructure projects, putting them on hold and paying more when they finally move ahead. A new industry surv...
Can New Zealand cut its way to growth?
Both National and Labour are banking on economic growth to help repair the Government's finances. But could their spending plans undermine t...
Can either party afford its election promises?
National's fiscal plan promises no new taxes and leaves the door open to future tax cuts — but only once the books are back in surplus...
How the parties plan to tackle crime
Tougher sentences, more police or greater investment in prevention — how would New Zealand's political parties make the country safer?...
Solar could save Kiwis thousands — so what’s stopping us?
Could solar panels and electric vehicles help New Zealand households save thousands on energy? Rewiring Aotearoa's Mike Casey joins The Fron...
Why rising diesel prices could cost you at the checkout
When the price of moving goods around New Zealand rises, who picks up the bill? Increasing fuel prices are putting pressure on the trucking...
Is New Zealand on the brink of a cocaine problem?
Cocaine use appears to be surging in New Zealand. The latest NZ Drug Trends Survey reveals the proportion of people reporting cocaine use ha...
What the election could mean for your KiwiSaver
KiwiSaver might be about to get a makeover. The parties are pitching very different ideas for what should happen to your retirement savings....
Violent crime figures reveal worsening trend for repeat victims
Violent crime is on the rise again. New figures show the number of victims has climbed to around 148,000 a year – up 9000 on the previ...
NZ house prices remain flat as buyers retain the upper hand
New Zealand's housing market has taken another step backwards. Property values have now fallen for six months in a row, with the national me...
Is NZ’s productivity problem the real economic elephant in the room?
New Zealanders are working. The economy is growing. So why aren't we getting much more out of it? For more than a decade, New Zealand's prod...
Is our economy getting better, or is it just 'less bad' than we thought?
The Government's opened its books and it's showing a return to surplus is well on track. The Pre-election Economic and Fiscal Update shows a...
Why your TikTok feed matters as much as town halls in Election 2026
It was a weekend of big political theatre, as both National and Labour officially launched their election campaigns. Christopher Luxon and h...