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The provisional data of the number of abortions for 2025 has just been obtained. What has happened to the number of abortions since politicians introduced one of the most radical abortion laws in the world in 2020 (when we were all going into lockdown to protect "the vulnerable"? Let’s take a deep breath – something that won’t be afforded to thousands of little children – and see how bad the figur...

In this episode of Family Matters, Simon interviews Garrick Parr from FamilySearch.org – a genealogical website that helps people build their family tree. A fascinating discussion about understanding one’s identity and history. Speaking from Salt Lake City, Utah while preparing for a genealogical conference called RootsTech 2026, Garrick talks about his work in the Pacific - from New Zealand and A...

In this episode of Daybreak - the COVID review part 2 is released. We look at the reactions of the various political leaders, the conclusions of the report, and a reminder that "we were right" about rapid antigen testing. There are also major red flags around advice given to the Ministry of Health regarding vaccine risks for teenagers that was never fully followed or even shared with the public.

Here's Solid Ground with Simon O'Connor for 10 March 2026. In this episode of Solid Ground, Simon responds to viewers questions about the imminent release of the Royal Commission’s report into Covid, foreshadowing some aspects he expects to see including a host of questions for the then Labour government in charge. He recaps the March for Life in Auckland and how well the day went, but also mentio...

In this episode of StraightTalk we discuss: Christopher Luxon PM - is he dead man walking, or is he taking the rap for the shortcomings of others, or is this a massive media beatup; a select committee inquiry into social media harm makes a number of recommendations – we find out which ones the panelists support and don’t support; the Royal Commission of Inquiry into COVID-19 Lessons is released to...

In this episode of Daybreak – happy international women’s day for March 8; march for life 2026 hits Queen St Auckland & the media is nowhere to be seen; abortion numbers continue to rise; 1News still reckon they aren’t bias; latest political poll gives licence to go after Luxon – but is it warranted; COVID report due out tomorrow; our defence force has been decimated since Helen Clark days and...

In this episode, Samuel tackles an issue that everyone is talking about. What happens after America and Israel win this war? Is there hope for Iran? And isn't this war 'illegal' anyway? That's what many on the left (like the Greens & Helen Clark) would have you believe. But why do they only seem to care about the bloodshed & human rights of some groups and not others like the Iranians &amp...

Nobody in the media appears to be asking – why do 2 in 3 kiwis still not trust us – and more importantly, how do we win back the trust? 1News confirmed this week that even when they're caught out (going down a rabbit hole rather than report the relevant news accurately), they dig an even bigger hole for themselves. The board chair of TVNZ was simply saying what we’re all thinking. We deserve bette...

In this episode of Solid Ground, Simon keeps issues local taking questions on the latest misconduct allegation against a former Deputy Commissioner. He highlights a New Zealand doctor reporting that euthanasia providers can receive over $3,000 for their services versus about $500 for those providing palliative care. The doctor rightly warns that this can create unethical incentives and shows an un...

Stuff and advertising client Chemist Warehouse's latest magazine entitled “The House of Wellness” is definitely not the type of material you want placed in your letterbox or on your coffee table at home if you have children. In fact, you won't want young children anywhere near it. From articles about 'ethical non-monogamy', throuples, open relationships & kink through to adverts for sex toys,...

In this episode of Daybreak - 1News butchers a graph to push a narrative; are political polls asking the wrong question; voters are opposed to NZ becoming a state of Australia; trans activists continue to attempt to cancel opponents in Australia, UK & Canada, but even the New York Times is sounding the alarm; a study identifies four factors fuelling young adult's mental health crisis; Trump ri...

Operation Epic Fury - It's obviously been the hot topic globally in the past 2 days. The StraightTalk panel delve into this, and not all panelists share the same views. What's your views on Operation Epic Fury?

We talk to our Australian correspondent Lyle Shelton from the Family First political party about some of the issues grabbing attention in Australia at the moment, including a prominent Australian psychiatrist who has warned of the risks of gender-affirming medical treatment for children and teenagers being banned from posting his objections on social media and has had restrictions put on his pract...

In this episode of Solid Ground, Simon shares highlights from the recent ‘Aspire’ conference in Sydney – a conference defending Western values where everything from human rights to political trends, energy policy and climate change where discussed. Simon talks of meeting several of the guests he has interviewed on the Family Matters podcast, including Sal Grover whose women-only app Giggle has bec...

In this episode of StraightTalk we discuss - Operation Epic Fury against the leadership of Iran – right or wrong; Team Erika Kirk v Team Candace Owens – what are we to make of this current rift amongst conservatives and what side are the panellists on; should we ban begging and the homeless in CBD areas; why is the mental health of our young people getting worse; and can Winston Peters get to the...

We show you how the media presented the good news last week of the significant reduction in victims of violent crime, and how they tried to twist the narrative away from celebrating a great trend - especially the state broadcaster TVNZ and their 1News at 6pm.

In this episode of Daybreak – the world is talking about Iran; latest IPSOS poll; Instagram to warn parents about offensive material on their site – why don’t they just remove it; Minister of Education wants parents fully informed – really?; nobody does statistical analysis as bad as the Sunday Star Times; Wellington Mayor Andrew Little cries of X; alcohol outlets flouting rules and selling to min...

Candice Owens has been spending a lot of time since the assassination of Charlie Kirk spreading conspiracies about how he was killed and who was truly responsible. Even implicating his grieving widow in the murder. Unfortunately this isn't the only conspiracy out there that causes harm and perhaps even more unfortunately is that Christians are often involved in sharing them. So how should we inter...

In this episode of Daybreak – staggering drop in violent crime; how are we measuring ‘child poverty’; pause on UK puberty blocker trial is good news for NZ; Greens want less loonies on their list; Jacinda’s speech on hate speech is resurrected; left wing media in NZ are concerned about the rise of Winston; media campaigning for boycott of FIFA World Cup?; mental health statistics raise concerns; h...

We speak to our US Correspondent Glenn Stanton from Focus on the Family about some key stories happening in the US, including - the landmark social media addiction trial in Los Angeles; the roots of the trans violence epidemic; transgender clinics closing around the US; and President Trump's State Of The Union address this week (and tribute to Charlie & Erika Kirk).

In this episode of Political Playback (with Rodney Hide as guest panelist) – should we be more concerned about Jacinda Ardern in Australia or Helen Clark in Auckland; why won’t politicians talk about their (Christian) faith; left-wing The Spinoff is concerned about the rise of Winston and NZ First; Chris Hipkins is absent of alternative solutions or policy; should politicians use AI to write speec...

In this episode of StraightTalk we discuss the cancer of child abuse. The proposed solutions simply aren’t working. So what will. It’s simply getting worse; the Prime Minister doesn’t want to talk specifics about Easter and Christmas but is happy to celebrate Ramadan and other religious festivals. Is that just polite politicking, or do we have a problem. (He’s not the only political leader to do t...

Our political leaders don’t want to mention the c-word - "Christian" - but they seem very keen to mention and sometimes even bow down or dress up to every other religious event.

The Big "Gay" Out wasn't a very happy place last week. Protests, manic behavior and a real lack of inclusion were on display. Meanwhile, Bryce Crawford was teaching thousands of young people about the Lord. It was quite the contrast.

In this episode of Daybreak – according to Chloe, we were literally ‘beaten’ with English; blokes are exiting the Labour party; the primary teachers union scores an own goal with an appalling (and insulting) campaign; Luxon gushes over a particular religious festival – can you guess which one; gender ideology continues to crumble in some countries but not others; an Australian male politician ques...