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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.

Solid Ground - 27 August 2026

Solid Ground – 27 August 2026

In this episode of Solid Ground, breaking news that Meta has settled out of court a massive lawsuit involving multiple US States. These States had ...
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Family Matters - Kirralie Smith and the cost of speaking the truth

Family Matters – Kirralie Smith and the cost of speaking the truth

In this episode of Family Matters, Simon speaks with Australian campaigner Kirralie Smith from www.binary.org.au. She updates viewers about her legal case relating to her ...
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Daybreak - 25 August 2026

Daybreak – 25 August 2026

In this episode of Daybreak - the latest poll of polls and the big story which the media missed (deliberately?); political party logos and should ...
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Solid Ground - 25 August 2026

Solid Ground – 25 August 2026

In this episode of Solid Ground, Simon shares good news coming out of Missouri (USA) around babies born alive; a UN representative calling Australia out ...
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StraightTalk - 24 August 2026

StraightTalk – 24 August 2026

In this episode of StraightTalk, we discuss in depth the announcement by the National-led Government of the proposed social media ban for under-16s; the pros ...
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Daybreak - 24 August 2026

Daybreak – 24 August 2026

In this episode of Daybreak – the latest political poll and will the media be calling for a leadership coup against Hipkins; new warning labels ...
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Bilton Truth: Abolish Prisons by 2040?

Bilton Truth: Abolish Prisons by 2040?

Te Pāti Māori are even worse on criminal justice than the Greens — if that were possible. In this episode, we hear from Rawiri Waititi ...
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Daybreak - 21 August 2026

Daybreak – 21 August 2026

In this episode of Daybreak - Stuff announce their election campaign; the tragedy at Mount had all the warning signs which seemed to be ignored; ...
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Solid Ground - 20 August 2026

Solid Ground – 20 August 2026

In this episode of Solid Ground, Simon questions why the government has u-turned on removing climate change from the school curriculum; discusses a poll showing ...
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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.

Mental Health and Therapy’s Victims - by Bruce Logan

Mental Health and Therapy’s Victims – by Bruce Logan

 Accident, anxiety, injury, decay, disease, aging and death have always existed. So why has ‘mental health’ become under such a large, and dare I say ...
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App Store Accountability Bill Proposed To Strengthen Online Safety For Children

App Store Accountability Bill Proposed To Strengthen Online Safety For Children

Family First is calling on all political parties to adopt its App Store Accountability Bill, designed to target an obvious ‘choke point’ for accessing digital ...
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WPATH admit their position is debatable

WPATH admit their position is debatable

MEDIA RELEASE – 17 August 2026 WPATH Admission Raises Serious Questions About Gender Treatment Guidelines in NZ Family First NZ is calling on the Government ...
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Colorado assisted suicide 2025

Assisted-suicide prescriptions continue climbing in Colorado

Colorado’s latest End-of-Life Options Act 2025 report has been released, showing prescriptions for assisted suicide medicine hit a new high of 580 in 2025. These latest ...
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Mission Drift - When Charities lose their soul

Mission Drift: When Charities Lose Sight Of Their Purpose They Lose Their Soul

Sadly many charitable organisations that once began with a compelling, venerable mission, have now drifted far from that in pursuit of “trendy” cultural issues. An ...
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Race to enrol in faith-based schools

Surge in demand creates intense competition for places in faith-based schools

Surge in demand is creating intense competition for places in New Zealand's faith-based schools. The faith-based schools are clearly doing something right, while the reputation ...
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