New Zealand
Why the next OCR move is anything but simple
The Official Cash Rate remains at 2.25% ahead of Wednesday’s RBNZ review.
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What the latest ruling means for Kim Dotcom’s long legal saga
The Court of Appeal has rejected Kim Dotcom’s latest bid to avoid extradition.
El Nino returns: What it means for NZ’s spring and summer weather
Warmer-than-normal seas around New Zealand could amplify seasonal shifts.
How a strong El Niño could reshape New Zealand’s spring and summer
Earth Sciences New Zealand principal scientist Chris Brandolino joins The Front Page to explain what’s driving this El Niño event, what it could mean for NZ in the months ahead.
Can Michelin stars save New Zealand’s struggling restaurant industry?
Queenstown’s Essence earned Oceania’s first two Michelin stars.
Can Michelin stars save New Zealand’s struggling restaurant industry?
Hospitality NZ’s Kristy Phillips is with The Front Page to talk about how tough things really are, what the Michelin Guide could mean for the sector.
Petrol dips below $3 but questions linger over price drop speed
The Government’s $50 weekly fuel support could end if prices stay low.
Are petrol companies passing on lower costs fast enough?
AA fuel spokesperson Terry Collins is with us to unpack how fuel prices in New Zealand actually work, what’s driving them right now, and whether the current reprieve could last.
Luxon raises coalition doubts as Labour and Act unveil election priorities
Christopher Luxon cast doubt on Winston Peters’ coalition loyalty on air.
Luxon raises coalition doubts as Labour and Act unveil election priorities
NZ Herald political editor Thomas Coughlan is with The Front Page to break down the weekend’s big political moves, and what they might mean for the campaign ahead.
What we know about the complaints against the Police Commissioner
Officers flew to Australia this month to interview a woman over historic claims.
Police Commissioner complaints put pressure on top brass
NZ Herald senior investigative reporter Michael Morrah joins The Front Page to take us through how we got here, and what happens next.
Why a centrist surge could reshape the election race
The Opportunity Party's rise puts it within reach of the 5% threshold.
Could Opportunity become New Zealand’s next kingmaker?
TOP party leader Qiulae Wong is with The Front Page to talk about the party’s momentum, and whether this is finally the year TOP crosses the line into Parliament.
Immigration IT scandal: What happens when ministers stop trusting their officials?
Erica Stanford says she and ministers were misled over the project’s costs.
How did a $33m immigration IT project deliver nothing?
Today on The Front Page, NZ Herald deputy political editor Adam Pearse is with us to take us through what happened in the great immigration IT meltdown.
Why the long-debated bed tax is back on the political agenda
Under RTNZ’s plan, Inland Revenue would collect and return funds to regions.
Should tourists help pay for New Zealand’s infrastructure?
Regional Tourism New Zealand chair Andrew Wilson is with The Front Page to discuss the growing push for an accommodation levy.
What the new KiwiSaver and Greens tax plans mean for your wallet
National proposes making KiwiSaver compulsory for all workers.
KiwiSaver versus wealth tax - the new political divide
National have proposed sweeping changes to KiwiSaver while the Greens want to tax the rich. Chief political reporter Jamie Ensor joins The Front Page with more.
'So much at stake': How Hurricanes and Chiefs stack up for title showdown
Tickets for Saturday's final sold out in 15 minutes.
How Hurricanes and Chiefs stack up for the title showdown
Today on The Front Page, we’re joined by Rugby Direct podcast co-hosts, the Herald’s Liam Napier and NewstalkZB’s Elliott Smith to break down the final.
How Shane Jones’ fishing bill sank
NZ Herald’s Michael Morrah has spent more than a decade digging into New Zealand's fisheries sector, and he’s with us on The Front Page dive into the latest developments.
Controversial fisheries reforms abandoned until after election, minister cites ‘disharmony’ in Parliament
National faced a lot of backlash over the bill.
How a 30-year plan aims to take politics out of NZ’s infrastructure decisions
Labour and Greens joined the Government in endorsing the 30-year blueprint.
The plan that could reshape how New Zealand builds
Today on The Front Page, Infrastructure NZ Chief Executive Nick Leggett joins us to discuss what it all means.
What is a parliamentary budget office and does NZ need one?
The election war of numbers is back, and so are calls for an independent budget office.
Can Labour afford its election promises?
NZ Herald Senior Correspondent Katie Bradford speaks to Richard Martin on The Front Page about National's attack on Labour's policy costings over the weekend.
Can Trump’s Iran peace deal actually hold?
Robert Patman - professor of international politics at Otago University - joins The Front Page to discuss what the deal means and how durable it’s likely to be in reality.
The RSV delay exposing NZ’s child health gap
Richard Martin speaks to recently retired South Auckland paediatrician Dr Adrian Trenholme on The Front Page about what he's witnessed on the frontline over nearly five decades.