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Latest Videos & Articles

The slippery slope of organ donation and assisted dying

Department of Health report confirms sex-selective abortions in the UK

New studies warn against early phone use and the digital toll on young people

WHO estimates about 73 million abortions occur globally each year

Solid Ground – 23 December 2025

Trump gets it wrong on cannabis rescheduling decision – A response

Transatlantic backlash against sex rejecting procedures

The unequivocal decline of the trans identity among young people in the U.S.

Abortion statistics reveal disturbing upward trend

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Family First Episodes

Here are the latest episodes from Family First’s shows and livestreams, discussing and debating a range of topics without any constraints – get the insights and commentary which you won’t get from the mainstream media. We cut through the spin and discuss the issues related to family and society.

Solid Ground – 23 December 2025

December 23, 2025 Solid Ground

On this final episode of Solid Ground for 2025, Simon shares some of the year's highlights and also says a heartfelt thank you to everyone ...

Solid Ground – 18 December 2025

December 18, 2025 Solid Ground

In this episode of Solid Ground, Simon addresses the recent judicial decision to block the ban on puberty blockers in New Zealand calling it more ...

Solid Ground – 16 December 2025

December 16, 2025 Solid Ground

In this episode of Solid Ground, Simon devotes much of the show to discussing the tragic event at Bondi Beach, where terrorists killed 15 people. ...

Daybreak – 15 December 2025

December 15, 2025 Daybreak

In this final episode for the year – shocking scenes in Australia after a terrorist attack on a Jewish Festival at Sydney’s Bondi Beach leaves ...

Daybreak – 12 December 2025

December 12, 2025 Daybreak

In this episode of Daybreak – where do NZ MPs stand on the social media ban for under 16s; tennis world #1 Sabalenka opposes dudes ...

Political Playback – 11 December 2025

December 11, 2025 Political Playback

In the final episode for the year – the Australian social media ban takes effect; an analysis of the latest political polls – and the ...

Solid Ground – 11 December 2025

December 11, 2025 Solid Ground

In this episode of Solid Ground, Simon discusses the absurdity of the latest pro-Hamas protest in parliament, the misuse of abortion pills, and how FIFA ...

Family Matters – The real meaning of Christmas with Rev Dr John Fox

December 10, 2025 Family Matters

In this final episode of Family Matters for 2025, Simon welcomes Reverend Dr. John Fox to discuss the true meaning of Christmas. John is both ...

Daybreak – 10 December 2025

December 10, 2025 Daybreak

In this episode of Daybreak - public support for the ban on puberty blockers according to a new poll; social media ban starts in Australia ...

EXCLUSIVE: Draft RSE released

Kiwi’s trust in the media declines to a new low.

SURVEY: Opposition To Puberty Blockers & Gender Ideology For Children

ANALYSIS: Media Coverage of Parliament Protest 2022

REPORT: The value of family, and the cost of family breakdown

PARENT GUIDE: The Battle For Your Child’s Innocence

RESEARCH: ‘Alarming’ Data on Youth Mental Health

Latest Commentary & Articles

Here are the latest articles and commentary from Family First’s writers, where we analyse the current news events which are relevant to families and society. We provide the insight and context which you won’t get from the mainstream media. We’ll help you better understand what’s happening and the broader implications.

The slippery slope of organ donation and assisted dying

January 25, 2026 News

In an opinion piece (in response to a Stuff NZ article on organ donations and assisted dying), Dr John Kleinsman of the Nathaniel Centre for ...

New studies warn against early phone use and the digital toll on young people

January 14, 2026 News

We used to worry about what our kids were watching on TV. Now, experts say the bigger risk isn't just the content—it's the 'portal in ...

WHO estimates about 73 million abortions occur globally each year

January 7, 2026 News

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), there is estimated to be around 73 million induced abortions annually worldwide. This estimate corresponds to approximately 200,000 ...

Trump gets it wrong on cannabis rescheduling decision – A response

December 22, 2025 News

Hello, I’m Laura Stack, the Founder and CEO of the nonprofit, Johnny’s Ambassadors Youth THC Prevention. I formed our nonprofit after our 19-year-old son, Johnny, ...

transatlantic backlash against gender affirming care

Transatlantic backlash against sex rejecting procedures

December 19, 2025 News

Breaking news – and good news, mostly – on the puberty blocker and ‘gender affirming care’ front. The United States Secretary of Health, Robert Kennedy ...

Number of abortions jumps 34% since law change

December 19, 2025 Media Releases

The Abortion Services Annual Report 2025 was quietly released last week and signals a massive jump in abortions from 13,246 in 2020 to almost 18,000 ...

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