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The Front Page

The Front Page

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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.

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Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Do move-on orders fix homelessness, or just push people out of sight?
    Feb 23 2026

    Move-on orders are being pitched as a way to “reclaim” town and city centres.

    The Government is proposing a law which would allow Police to order someone rough sleeping or begging to leave a public space for up to 24 hours.

    They could be fined up to $2000 or three months in jail if they don't.

    Critics say that does nothing to create homes, risks criminalising poverty, and simply shifts people – and the problem – from one street or suburb to another.

    Today on The Front Page, Community Housing Aotearoa Chief Executive Paul Gilberd joins us to talk about the real impact on people experiencing homelessness.

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

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    19 mins
  • Royal reckoning: Inside Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s public humiliation after arrest
    Feb 20 2026

    UK police have arrested Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on suspicion of committing misconduct in public office.

    It comes after allegations the former prince shared confidential information with former financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein when he was a UK trade envoy, a role he held from 2001 to 2011.

    Police searched his Sandringham home and former Royal Lodge residence.

    He has since been released, after about 12 hours of questioning.

    Today on The Front Page, Royal correspondent Gavin Grey joins us from Windsor to break down the latest on this disgraced royal.

    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

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    21 mins
  • Auckland's housing plan is changing again. What will happen over your fence now?
    Feb 19 2026

    A step forward for housing capacity in our largest city – or a step back on housing affordability?

    Auckland’s explosive debate over density planning has come to a head, with Housing Minister Chris Bishop making a U-turn on capacity limits.

    It’s all got to do with the controversial “PC120” plan.... which has been scaled back slightly to allow for 1.6 million homes to be built, as opposed to 2 million.

    But, what does that actually mean? And why have the rules to pack more homes into Auckland sparked such a fierce debate?

    Today on The Front Page, journalist Simon Wilson is with us to unpack the updated plans, the protests, and what it means for your backyard.

    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

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    21 mins
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