Family First NZ

Should remaining silent about a child's murder be a crime? Following National's announcement of proposed changes to the right to silence, Samuel breaks down what the law currently is, the protections already in place, and why this debate matters for justice in New Zealand. Drawing on his experience as a Prosecutor, Samuel shares a three-step proposal aimed at holding those responsible for child ab...

Bob details how he has come to his decision as to who he's voting for on November 7 - and who that is! You may be very surprised

In this episode of Daybreak - High Court sides with gender activists, not vulnerable children; analysing the minor party leaders' debate; media continue to market the Opportunity Party - but why aren't they asking National the same questions about the Greens or TPM; when did the decline in our health system really begin - you might be surprised; accidental drug overdoses are being used to push for...

How should we decide who to vote for or should we vote at all? The panel explores the issues facing young Kiwis, from the cost of living to abortion, and debates how faith should shape our political choices. Is voting a civic duty? Does supporting a party mean endorsing everything it stands for? An honest conversation about conscience, responsibility, and making an informed vote.

In this episode of Political Playback - the latest polls; an analysis of both the Luxon / Hipkins debate and last night's Powerbrokers Debate; are the media deliberately misleading voters on the health issue; the "Gangreen" issue continues to rumble on; the call for Nats and Labour to force a fresh election if strategic vote wins; are voters being suppressed as claimed by Chloe and opposition part...

We speak to the founder and Executive Director of @Genspect Dr Stella O'Malley about the best available evidence for the care of children with gender dysphoria and gender-questioning youth. Dr O'Malley is a prominent international voice in the struggle for the rights of concerned parents and detransitioners. She has been on a speaking tour of Australia and NZ. Dr Stella O'Malley's qualifications i...

In this episode of Daybreak – National proposes abolishing the right to silence for child abuse death 17 years after Family First lobbied for it; Greens and TPM cuddle up to the gangs – a gift to the current government; the media are still upset with a humorous political ad; did Radio NZ deliberately misrepresents data on Starship Hospital; the media are panicking about strategic voting; why the N...

They're often confused, but their beliefs are very different. In this episode of Bilton Truth, Samuel explores five key differences: race, capitalism, nationalism, free speech, and Western civilisation. He also looks at where liberals and conservatives agree and where they differ. Find out who holds your values at: www.valueyourvote.nz

We speak to former National Cabinet minister, Auckland Mayor, and ACT Party leader John Banks about his analysis of Election 2026, his predictions, and why the major parties are failing to fire.

We speak to our Australian correspondent Lyle Shelton. Topics include: the Omani co-pilot accused of attempting to crash an Israel-bound flight has been linked to a Melbourne Islamic centre; the Australian Greens leadership refuse to condemn their UK counterparts who say that "Zionism is Racism"; the latest political polling; and can Pauline Hanson and the Liberal party put aside their differences...

In a special election episode of Political Playback, Rodney Hide joins Bob McCoskrie to analyse the pros and cons of each of the political parties and how their campaigns are going with just over three weeks before the General Election.

In this episode of StraightTalk - Election 2026, the polls, the politicians and the predictions; is it immoral to be a billionaire; the media got very noisy about just two questions we asked Winston Peters in a wide ranging interview that covered many many other controversial topics. We analyse the response to that interview last week which has had more than 300,000 views; what have been the best...

Samuel Bilton reviews Heart of the Beast, starring Brad Pitt as a retired Special Operations soldier alongside his loyal dog, Odin. Samuel breaks down the film's violence, language, sexual content and spiritual themes to help parents decide whether it's suitable for their families. He also explores the powerful messages of perseverance, personal responsibility, friendship and rejecting victimhood,...

What really separates the political left from the right? Is it simply a difference of opinion, or is there a fundamental difference of values? Samuel responds to Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick's comments on the left and right, exploring the foundational values that shape these competing worldviews. With the election approaching, understanding these differences is vitally important.

Euthanasia, Radical Green's Statements, Felix Ngole, 'Conversion Therapy' & Brexit. Much to discuss with our UK correspondent. We check in with our UK correspondent Sean Redfearn from Christian Concern based in London. Topics include: latest attempts on legalising euthanasia; a Christian social worker Felix Ngole wins his case as the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) in London rules that losing...

What draws young men towards a conservative worldview—and how can we offer them a compelling vision for life? In part two of this CounterCulture discussion, Samuel and the panel explore masculinity, personal responsibility and the purpose that comes from serving something bigger than yourself. They discuss Jordan Peterson’s appeal, the dangers of a victimhood mentality, and why strength should be...

We check in with our US correspondent Glenn Stanton from Focus on the Family. Topics discussed include: Seattle passed a measure to extend civil rights protections to non-monogamous people & recognise additional sexual orientations and gender identities; younger teens are now much less likely to say they are lesbian, gay, or bisexual; who is Hasan Piker and why should we care; the debate over...

🚩A warning. This is a very important topic but also be aware that in talking about the protection of young girls and women, and the abuse directed at our podcast guest, some may find the discussion distressing. In this episode of Family Matters, what happens when standing up for women and girls makes you the target of one of the worst online violence campaigns the world has seen? Melinda Tankard...

Rt Hon Winston Peters - the exclusive extended interview. As part of our Election 2026 coverage, Bob McCoskrie sits down for an extended interview with NZ First leader Winston Peters. The discussion covers many key issues including - the definition of ‘social conservative’, wokeness, gender ideology & the conversion therapy law, abortion, euthanasia, the anti-smacking law, prostitution, the pr...

In this episode of StraightTalk, we discuss: the latest political polls (and why won’t the media place equal attention on just how disastrous Labour – the other major party – is doing; lots of discussion around strategic voting – but is it just the right that are voting this way, and is the left just denying it; is anyone watching the political debates on our legacy media channels; we check out an...

Why do young people so often lean progressive, while conservatism struggles to inspire the next generation? In this episode of CounterCulture, the panel asks why progressivism is so attractive to young people, and whether breaking from tradition always leads somewhere better. We discuss why conservatism is often misunderstood as nostalgic, and whether it can offer a compelling, hopeful vision for...

In this episode of Political Playback – can we draw any conclusions from the latest polls, and did the media deliberately ignore one of them; what's all the chatter about 'strategic' voting on the right; Family First's Value Your Vote is a must-read before you vote; are the financial books actually in better order than expected; 1News looks for political headlines where there are none; did the Nat...

In this episode of Family Matters, Simon sits down with Nick and Sarah Field, the Kiwi couple behind 'Good Stuff Parenting' ( @GoodStuffParenting ) - a biblically-grounded parenting resource designed to help parents raise their children toward maturity with a clear, simple, and practical pathway. After 34 years of parenting and 25 years as pastors, Nick and Sarah saw a gap: plenty of parenting adv...

Should Social Conservatives Vote 'Strategically'? Bob McCoskrie and Simon O'Connor discuss the growing calls for conservative voters to vote 'strategically' at the upcoming General Election. In their detailed analysis, they look at the electoral system, how the strategic voting would work, what effect could it have, and who is supporting the call and who is opposing it - and why. It's a fascinatin...

In this episode of Daybreak – online abuse at MPs, including men; latest political polls; a grilling, investigative and tough interview of Chloe on 1Breakfast – oh, wait; just how bad will Labour’s numbers get; how good will Green’s numbers get; more discussion around strategic voting; are interns now off the table for organisations; Ireland’s virtue signalling against Israel; finger nails may be...