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When New Zealand's euthanasia law was passed, we were promised strict safeguards. Now, a bombshell investigation by Voice for Life ( @voiceforlifenz3534 ) has revealed those safeguards aren't worth the paper they're written on. In this episode of Family Matters, Simon sits down with Lydia Posthuma, President of Voice for Life, to unpack a shocking case that has only recently come to light right he...

In this episode of Daybreak – remembering Armistice Day; three great sites to monitor & understand election results; the whining and tears from the provisional election outcome are deafening; the Media Opportunity Party has ties to NZ First (?!) and are they an “imported culture war”; why the National party should be thanking – not condemning – the strategic voting on the right; electorate sea...

Following the US midterms, we've seen some disturbing celebrations of abortion from radical activists. But are all pro-choice supporters beyond reason?

Four senior National MPs are exiting Parliament as a result of the Election 2026. We examine their voting record on social & moral issues and ask whether we will miss them. We also profile another MP Melissa Lee who we definitely will miss, and reveal why the MP who thinks National has gone “too far to the right” would think that!

In this episode of Solid Ground, Simon lets viewers know the news that police have arrested someone in relation to the death of Baby Ru. He then turns his attention the election results, explaining the way the votes fell, why there is an overhang, how strategic voting worked, whether there will be fresh elections, and his take on which side will ultimately win. He finishes by discussing coverage o...

In a special extended edition of StraightTalk, three sets of panelists analyse the outcome of the General Election held over the weekend, with their views on the potential outcome, the strategic vote, media coverage, and other highlights & lowlights!

In a special episode of Daybreak, Ashley Church joins Bob to help explain and understand what happened over the weekend with the General Election, and what to expect once the special votes are counted. They're also joined by a special guest who has his first day in Parliament today as an MP - for the second time. Can you guess who?

In a special episode of Political Playback, Bob McCoskrie and Simon O’Connor analyse the results of the General Election 2026, including the potential make-up of our next Parliament, the possible effects of the special votes & electorate seats to watch, the responses of the party leaders, did the strategic vote have any effect, and how accurate were the polls leading up to the election.

In this episode of Political Playback - some quick comments on the US mid-terms; an analysis of all the latest polls, the implications, and which are being reported and which aren't; strategic voting is taking hold on both sides of the political aisle; Winston's recent expression of faith, and Michael Law's controversial comments; and who's actually controlling the Opportunity Party. Plus details...

We speak to our US correspondents Glenn Stanton and Zachary Mettler from Focus on the Family in the US about the disastrous mid-term elections. Topics include - was this all Trump's fault; has the country lurched to the left or is this more a rejection of the current President and Republican party; who are the new radical Senators; both young people and also Christians swung to the left; just how...

Should Christians be involved in politics, and how should they decide who to vote for? With New Zealand's election approaching, Samuel encourages Christians to take their responsibility seriously, even when the choices on the ballot are far from perfect.

In this exclusive episode of Family Matters, Simon speaks with retired anaesthetist, Dr Isobel Ross, who also has a PhD in informed consent. They discuss the ethics around prescribing puberty blockers based on a paper that Dr Ross has just had published in the New Zealand Medical Journal. Arguably an article that may not have been published two years ago, but one that raises critically important i...

In this special episode of Political Playback with guest panelist Ashley Church - we examine how each party is doing in their campaign and the highlights and lowlights; how is the media doing in their election coverage and are they reporting or campaigning for certain parties; is strategic voting still crucial - and why are Labour suddenly interested in it; and we analyse the just-released 1News V...

In this episode, we discuss: Election 2026 – 5 sleeps to go, the polls, the politicians, the predictions, and just how pivotal is this election in the grand scheme of things; the National party doesn’t want you to vote strategically – but neither do all the left wing parties. But NZ First and ACT are keen. So what are we to make of this; and one of our CounterCulture panelists has suggested that y...

Where does the National Party leader & current Prime Minister Christopher Luxon stand on key values-based issues. We examine his voting record & public statements (he refused to respond to our questionnaire) - and ask, can a social conservative align their vote with the National Party. You be the judge. See his full questionnaire responses here: https://www.valueyourvote.nz/party-leaders/n...

What can New Zealand learn from America's red and blue states? Samuel examines the mass migration from progressive-led states to conservative-led states, exploring the impact of taxation, government spending, and the cost of living. With the 7th of November fast approaching and advanced voting open, Samuel asks whether we can learn from America's mistakes before repeating them ourselves.

Where does the NZ First Party leader Winston Peters stand on key values-based issues. We examine his voting record, public statements, and responses to our questionnaire - and ask, can a social conservative align their vote with the NZ First Party. You be the judge. See his full questionnaire responses here: https://www.valueyourvote.nz/party-leaders/nz-first-party #ValueYourVote

Can a social conservative align their vote with David Seymour and the ACT Party? Where do they stand on key values-based issues, and why have they been so hostile towards social conservatives recently. We examine Seymour’s voting record, public statements, and responses to our questionnaire. You be the judge. See his full questionnaire responses here: https://www.valueyourvote.nz/party-leaders/act...

In part two of our election conversation, Samuel and the CounterCulture panel unpack the worldviews behind the policies. From taxing the rich and redistributing wealth to personal responsibility and caring for the vulnerable. Where should government’s responsibility end and ours begin? Is it immoral to be a billionaire? And can New Zealand keep the fruit of its Christian foundations while rejectin...

In this special 100th episode of Political Playback – how well should politicians be over the basic economic facts; the latest polls and how reliable are they – and why did Luxon feel he had to comment on the most recent one; will Qiulae go with Winston, and can Labour conclude negotiations by Christmas; the media continue their love affair with the Opportunity Party – they’re not even trying to h...

Where does the Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins stand on key values-based issues. We examine his voting record & public statements. (Unfortunately he refused to respond to our Value Your Vote questionnaire.) See his full questionnaire responses here https://www.valueyourvote.nz/party-leaders/labour-party #ValueYourVote

In this episode of Family Matters, Simon speaks with Ellen T Brumder, a New Zealand-based advocate who moved here from Texas 15 years ago and was stunned to discover how rare adoption had become. Last year, despite nearly 1,000 couples inquiring about adopting a baby; 200 trained to adopt, and around 100 pregnant women being open to adopting - only one open adoption was granted in New Zealand. Ell...

Where do the Green Party co-leaders Chloe Swarbrick and Marama Davidson (and some of their high ranked MPs) stand on key values-based issues. We examine their voting record, public statements and also responses to our Value Your Vote questionnaire. #ValueYourVote #election2026 #familyfirstnz

In this episode with guest Peter Williams joining Bob and Simon - advance voting – why are party leaders rushing to vote; gangs - should MPs be able to campaign / engage with them, and what are the implications of Kerrin Leonie still campaigning; have the opponents of strategic voting given the concept a whole lot of free advertising; do the television political debates have any benefit or are the...

Where does the Opportunity Party leader stand on key values-based issues. We examine her responses to our Value Your Vote questionnaire. See her full responses at https://www.valueyourvote.nz/party-leaders/opportunity-party