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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.

CounterCulture: The Pornography Problem

CounterCulture: The Pornography Problem

75% of boys and 70% of girls have seen pornography by the time they are thirteen. Even many pastors and those in leadership positions are ...
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Political Playback - 11 June 2026

Political Playback – 11 June 2026

In this episode of Political Playback – the Opportunities Party oppose biological truth, but want to be kingmaker – should that be non-binary maker?; the ...
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McBlog: A Read Of "The Far-Right Playbook"

McBlog: A Read Of “The Far-Right Playbook”

Bob 'takes one for the team' yet again, and reviews the new ActionStation book "The Far-Right Playbook" so that you don't need to read it ...
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Solid Ground - 11 June 2026

Solid Ground – 11 June 2026

In this episode of Solid Ground, Simon discusses the horrific attack in Belfast noting how legacy media and leading politicians have quickly moved from talking ...
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Family Matters: A New Zealand Iranian voice

Family Matters: A New Zealand Iranian voice

In this episode Family Matters, Simon speaks with Iranian-New Zealander activist and writer Forough Amin about the ongoing conflict and upheaval in Iran and what ...
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Pride Month Wanes; OpenAI Sued; JD Vance on Charlie Kirk’s Influence, Down Syndrome

McBlog: Pride Month Wanes; OpenAI Sued; JD Vance on Charlie Kirk’s Influence, Down Syndrome

We speak to our US correspondent Glenn Stanton from Focus on the Family in Colorado. Topics include: support for LGBT+ issues and 'pride' month wanes; ...
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Daybreak - 10 June 2026

Daybreak – 10 June 2026

In this episode of Daybreak - disturbing attempted beheading in Belfast; Labour's teething issues with candidates and lack of DEI on their list; more reasons ...
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Solid Ground - 9 June 2026

Solid Ground – 9 June 2026

In this episode of Solid Ground, Simon gives a light-hearted critique of those who keep saying ‘where does it say it say ‘x’ in the ...
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StraightTalk - 8 June 2026

StraightTalk – 8 June 2026

In this episode we discuss: the case of Henry Nowak in the UK and is it the tipping point for a death to DEI; would ...
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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.

Legislation (Definitions of Woman and Man) Amendment Bill

Speak up to protect biology, and women

MPs have just been confronted with what is supposedly the most vexed question of our times – what is a woman? One MP described even asking ...
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NZ Family Forum 2026

NZ Forum On The Family 2026 – Register

Not to be missed - the annual New Zealand Forum on the Family is bringing together some exceptional international speakers - being held across both ...
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HRC’s Conversion Therapy Unit Finds… Nothing

HRC’s Conversion Therapy Unit Finds… Nothing

The 2.25 million dollar taxpayer-funded complaints centre set up by the then-Labour government via the Human Rights Commission for generating complaints about ‘conversion therapy’ has ...
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PATHA case 2026

PATHA vs Government: High court showdown over puberty blockers ban for children

The debate over puberty blockers is no longer theoretical. It is no longer hypothetical and speculative. And it is no longer confined to activist slogans. ...
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Book Review - One Last Question, Prime Minister

Book Review – One Last Question, Prime Minister

Sue Reid reviews the book - One Last Question, Prime Minister by political journalist Barry Soper. One Last Question, Prime Minister is the story of ...
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Teen cannabis use, new evidence

The rising evidence on cannabis and adolescent harm

Kiwi families, communities, and especially our young people are already paying a heavy price for a culture that has grown too casual about and perhaps ...
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