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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.

Why are the left so violent?

Bilton Truth: What has driven us to this?

Why are the left so violent? There has been yet another attempt on President Trump's life. But why does the left continue to resort to ...
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Daybreak - 1 May 2026

Daybreak – 1 May 2026

In this episode of Daybreak – Erika Kirk speaks out; a new book that Bob is hoping he’s mentioned in; school lunches back on the ...
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Drug Harm in NZ - The Reality and The Way Forward

CounterCulture: Drug Harm in NZ – The Reality and The Way Forward

Drug Harm in New Zealand continues to rise. International Drug Cartels are flooding our communities with meth and cocaine, leading to a huge increase in ...
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Political Playback - 30 April 2026

Political Playback – 30 April 2026

In this episode of Political Playback – a summary of the latest polls and how many seats will parties gain or lose based on current ...
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McBlog: Greens Go From "Worse To Worser"

McBlog: Greens Go From “Worse To Worser”

You would think that the Greens might be a little more careful about their candidates - given their history with Kerekere, Golriz, Darleen, Tamatha & ...
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McBlog: Transgender Doctor, 'Antisemitic' Bondi Beach Concert, Social Media Ban, Anzac Day Boos

McBlog: Transgender Doctor, ‘Antisemitic’ Bondi Beach Concert, Social Media Ban, Anzac Day Boos

Transgender Doctor, 'Antisemitic' Bondi Beach Concert, Social Media Ban, Anzac Day Boos... much to chat about with our Australian correspondent Lyle Shelton.
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Solid Ground - 30 April 2026

Solid Ground – 30 April 2026

In this episode of Solid Ground, Simon responds to viewers questions about the latest New Zealand-India Free Trade agreement and briefly discusses the latest spat ...
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Family Matters - Gerard Holland on being men and boys again

Family Matters – Gerard Holland on being men and boys again

On this episode of Family Matters, Simon interviews Gerard Holland, CEO of the Page Research Centre in Australia, about his speech at the  @AspireConference  2026 ...
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McBlog: TVNZ’s Huge Hypocrisy on ‘Homophobia’

McBlog: TVNZ’s Huge Hypocrisy on ‘Homophobia’

What this week's story about a 'homophobic' slur by a 1News reporter really reveals is the huge hypocrisy of the cultural left and the media, ...
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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.

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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Teen cannabis use US study

USA study finds adolescent cannabis use linked to slower cognitive development

A recent study out of the UC San Diego School of Medicine has found that teenagers who start using cannabis experience slower development in their ...
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EU tries to silence pro-life nations

EU tries to silence pro-family voices at UN Population Commission

Earlier this month, during the 59th session of the UN Commission on Population and Development (CPD59), the European Union (EU) attempted to introduce language that ...
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RSE framework - consultation period ending this Friday 24 April

RSE framework – consultation period ending this Friday 24 April

Last chance to give feedback on proposed RSE (Relationships and Sexuality Education) framework. Last year the Ministry of Education developed a draft framework in preparation ...
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Oregon 2025 DWD stats

Oregon’s assisted suicide prescriptions hit record high in 2025

While New Zealand debates expanding euthanasia, Oregon’s latest Death with Dignity report shows prescriptions for lethal drugs reached a new record of 637 in 2025 ...
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Netherlands hits record 10,341 euthanasia deaths in 2025

The runaway train continues. The Netherlands has released its yearly report on euthanasia, revealing that 10,341 individuals died by euthanasia in 2025 — the highest ...
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