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Latest Videos & Articles

Daybreak – 100th episode – 5 December 2025

Political Playback – 4 December 2025

Western Australia pushes ahead with surrogacy expansion amidst global safety concerns

Solid Ground with Simon O’Connor – 4 December 2025

Family Matters – When losing is actually winning, with Dr Craig Heilmann

Daybreak – 3 December 2025

Euthanasia has surged to become one of Canada’s top killers

McBlog: Wow, They’re Really Freaking Out Now

Solid Ground – 100th Episode – 2 December 2025

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Must-Watch Videos

Family Matters: John Anderson on where the West is going

McBLOG: Paedophiles portrayed as ‘victims’ by Victoria Uni

McBlog: Must-Watch Interview with Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters

Family Matters: Tickle v Giggle (a serious case!)

McBlog: Pink Shirt Day is RSE in drag

McBLOG: Trust in Media Scorecard = ‘F’

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.

Daybreak – 100th episode – 5 December 2025

December 5, 2025 Daybreak

In this special 100th episode of Daybreak – media coverage of school lunches has suddenly died again; Leo Molloy is in trouble from the Veterinary ...

Political Playback – 4 December 2025

December 4, 2025 Political Playback

In this episode of Political Playback, with guest panellist Peter Williams – Andrew Coster resigns; a new political – why isn’t the media reporting it; ...

Solid Ground with Simon O’Connor – 4 December 2025

December 4, 2025 Solid Ground

In this episode of Solid Ground, Simon reflects on some recent comments by an evolutionary biologist about how some younger people are forgoing children and ...

Family Matters – When losing is actually winning, with Dr Craig Heilmann

December 3, 2025 Family Matters

In this episode of Family Matters, Simon interviews Dr. Craig Heilmann, a pastor and theologian who has recently returned to Australia from New Zealand. They ...

Daybreak – 3 December 2025

December 3, 2025 Daybreak

In this episode of Daybreak – a spectacular own goal in the left & the media’s fight against the government on school lunches; why are ...

McBlog: Wow, They’re Really Freaking Out Now

December 2, 2025 McBlog

The latest edition of the NZ Listener has a front page sprawling with the heading “Right Turn – The global rise of radical conservatism and ...

Solid Ground – 100th Episode – 2 December 2025

December 2, 2025 Solid Ground

In this milestone 100th episode of Solid Ground, Simon celebrates all the viewers and team who have helped make the show a success. A significant ...

StraightTalk – 1 December 2025

December 1, 2025 StraightTalk

Here's StraightTalk for 1 December 2025. In this episode - we often talk about the leaders of the two major political parties – Chris and ...

Daybreak – 1 December 2025

December 1, 2025 Daybreak

In this episode of Daybreak – Labour voters aren’t keen on Te Pati Maori; Labour party distancing itself from Jacinda?; Stuff pushes youth voter narrative ...

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.

Western Australia pushes ahead with surrogacy expansion amidst global safety concerns

December 4, 2025 News

Western Australia (WA) has just passed landmark reforms to its surrogacy and assisted reproductive technology (ART) laws, a move that starkly contrasts with the latest ...

Euthanasia has surged to become one of Canada’s top killers

December 3, 2025 News

Canada, famous for its ice hockey and maple syrup, now tops the global chart for euthanasia deaths. The 2024 Canadian report on medical assistance in ...

Landmark UK clinical trial on puberty blockers set to begin

November 28, 2025 News

A new study in the United Kingdom into puberty blockers is attracting fierce criticism and also has implications here in New Zealand. The study is ...

New research shows faith begins at home, especially around the dinner table

November 27, 2025 News

A new study from Communio, in partnership with Harvard researchers, suggests that a child’s lifelong connection to faith begins in the home, with conversations with ...

Monaco declines legalizing abortion

November 25, 2025 News

Good news from Monaco, the small principality on the French Riviera, famous for Formula One, James Bond, Casinos, and expensive boats! The good news is ...

HHS review on puberty blockers and similar treatments

US Health department raises concerns about gender-affirming treatments for children

November 20, 2025 News

A major 2025 review from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services — the Treatment for Pediatric Gender Dysphoria: Review of Evidence and Best ...

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