While we’re on our summer break, The Front Page has been taking a look back at some of the biggest news stories and top-rated episodes from the podcast this year.
Back in April, two record drug busts within Aotearoa’s borders prompted us to take a look at why more and more drugs were passing through our borders.
In the months since, more stories have landed in the NZ Herald newsroom of record hauls, including 140 kilograms of cocaine seized at the Ports of Auckland, 25 kilograms of meth found inside a Canadian man’s suitcase, and 25 million dollars worth of cannabis seized in Auckland.
With so many drugs passing through our borders – or at least trying to – we're revisiting our chat on The Front Page with NZ Herald senior crime writer Jared Savage to find out why these busts are getting bigger.
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How smoking legislation became a never-ending problem for the Government
King Charles diagnosed with cancer: What does this means for the Royals?
Canned projects to failing infrastructure: Is there a plan to fix Wellington?
What are politicians getting right and wrong about the Treaty?
Is it possible for our festivals to become sustainable?
Will the Government's plans to tackle law and order work?
'Vulnerable to collapse': Why the NZSAS and Defence Force are in crisis
Black Coast Vanishings: The new doco exploring Piha's missing people mystery
The changes and challenges coming for streaming services
After a $1.4b budget blowout, what happens now for Cook Strait's ferry crisis?
Auckland Anniversary floods: What council and emergency services got wrong
Red Sea conflict: Who are the Houthis and why is NZ sending personnel to Yemen?
The economic issues set to impact your wallet this year
Why Māori are not onboard with proposed Treaty principles bill
What does 2024 have in store for the Government?
Wellington's water woes: How the issue turned into a crisis for the capital
The apartment, hotel and high-rise projects coming to Auckland
Golriz Ghahraman resigns: What led to the Green MP leaving politics?
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