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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.

CounterCulture: Is University a Scam?

CounterCulture: Is University a Scam?

Are Kiwis getting value for their time and money when they go to university? Do universities still shape young people in character and morality, or ...
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What is Spider-Man Trying to Teach your Family?

What is Spider-Man Trying to Teach your Family?

Spider-Man: Brand New Day has arrived — and it’s breaking box-office records. But beyond the spectacular action, what is this new Spider-Man movie actually teaching ...
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Political Playback - 13 August 2026

Political Playback – 13 August 2026

In this episode of Political Playback – was the coup against Luxon concocted by the media or by MPs – Simon O'Connor and Bob McCoskrie ...
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Solid Ground 13 Aug 26

Solid Ground – 13 August 2026

In this episode of Solid Ground, Simon begins to breakdown the political dynamics of the last 48 hours of National Party leadership spill attempt. From ...
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Family Matters: Wynand Jacobs on Marriage Week

Family Matters: Wynand Jacobs on Marriage Week

On this episode of Family Matters, Simon talks with Wynand Jacobs about the upcoming Marriage week (13-19 September). Wynand is the Executive Director of Family ...
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Daybreak - 12 August 2026

Daybreak – 12 August 2026

In this episode of Daybreak - will we have a new Prime Minister today, and what is the real agenda behind this leadership coup. Bob ...
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McBlog: Australian Census, Call To Prayer, Privilege

McBlog: Australian Census, Call To Prayer, Privilege

We speak to our Australian correspondent Lyle Shelton from the Family First political party. Topics include: the Australian Census happening this week and the questions ...
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Solid Ground - 11 August 2026

Solid Ground – 11 August 2026

In this episode of Solid Ground, Simon has a chuckle at a recent Green MPs speech in parliament, declaring no woman every shoplifts for fun ...
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StraightTalk - 10 August 2026

StraightTalk – 10 August 2026

In this episode of StraightTalk, we discuss: the latest political polls, the good news for Luxon, the announcement today from Chris Hipkins that only he ...
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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.

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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What is racism

Bruce Logan – Tell me please, what is racism?

Accused of racism, Winston Peters is under the pump again. But what is ‘racism’ and what are we saying when we accuse somebody of it? Research ...
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250+ Young People Change Birth Gender

250+ Young People Change Birth ‘Gender’

More than 250 young people have changed the sex on their birth certificate since the new birth certificate law came into force on 15 June ...
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Doctors in italy push back against gender ideology

Italian doctors pushback against childrens gender-affirming guide

Italy has become the latest country where the affirmative model of gender care for minors is facing internal professional pushback — following the UK’s Cass ...
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Ontario surrogacy lawsuit

Ontario court battle exposes troubling realities of surrogacy

A Canadian surrogacy case has reached the Ontario Superior Court after the relationship between a same-sex couple and their surrogate broke down. The case highlights ...
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