Family First Episodes

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.

Family Matters - Anna Sonoda and How to Identify the Pattern Before the Harm

Family Matters – Anna Sonoda and How to Identify the Pattern Before the Harm

"Grooming doesn't look like danger — it looks like trust." In this episode of Family Matters, Simon sits down with Anna Sonoda, a licensed clinical ...
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Daybreak - 21 October 2026

Daybreak – 21 October 2026

In this episode of Daybreak – the latest political poll raises red flags for Labour and Opportunity but National gets a boost; the media are ...
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Political Playback Special - 20 October 2026

Political Playback Special – 20 October 2026

On this special episode of Political Playback, Simon is joined by Let Kids Be Kids founder, Penny Marie. As always, the hosts talk the latest ...
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StraightTalk - 19 October 2026

StraightTalk – 19 October 2026

In this episode of StraightTalk, we discuss: National's proposed "right to silence" policy for child abuse gets our panelists fired up; does Labour want to ...
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Dr Stella O'Malley

McBlog: “NZ had this very dubious title of being most likely to prescribe puberty blockers”

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 ...
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Daybreak - 19 October 2026

Daybreak – 19 October 2026

In this episode of Daybreak – National proposes abolishing the right to silence for child abuse death 17 years after Family First lobbied for it; ...
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Bilton Truth: What's the Difference Between a Leftist and a Liberal?

Bilton Truth: What’s the Difference Between a Leftist and a Liberal?

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, ...
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Daybreak - 16 October 2026

Daybreak – 16 October 2026

In this episode of Daybreak – four massive stories this morning – are the Greens cooked with their gang pad stunt; the media continue to ...
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Political Playback - 15 October 2026

Political Playback – 15 October 2026

In this episode of Political Playback – the latest political poll and a warning about the narratives being pushed by certain media; we analyse in ...
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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.

MEDIA RELEASE: High Court Sides With Activists, Not Vulnerable Children

MEDIA RELEASE: High Court Sides With Activists, Not Vulnerable Children

Family First NZ is shocked that the High Court has sided with activists who want to chemicalise gender-confused young people and interrupt the natural process ...
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WA assisted dying report update

Western Australia’s assisted dying numbers are 10 times what was predicted

Western Australia’s euthanasia and assisted suicide scheme has grown well beyond what was projected, according to the state’s latest annual report. The data raises serious ...
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Family First’s 2009 “Right To Silence” Call Heard

Family First’s 2009 “Right To Silence” Call Heard

MEDIA RELEASE 18 OCTOBER 2026 Family First is welcoming National’s policy of scrapping the right to silence in child murder cases, but is calling for ...
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Popular Voter Guide “Value Your Vote” Released

Popular Voter Guide “Value Your Vote” Released

Family First NZ has just released Value Your Vote 2026 for the upcoming General Election. This is the seventh election for which we have provided this very ...
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Victoria political parties pledge free abortion care

Victoria’s major political parties now back free abortion care

On Thursday, 15th October, Victoria’s Labor government pledged to cover out-of-pocket abortion costs up to 16 weeks’ gestation if it is re-elected on 28 November. ...
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Canada rejects MAID expansion for mental health

Canada halts euthanasia for mental illness but opens another door

After a decade of widening access to assisted dying, Canada announced it will not extend medical assistance in dying (MAID) to people whose only condition ...
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