Damien Venuto is the host of your daily news podcast, The Front Page.
I am a writer and editor with more than a decade’s experience and feel comfortable interviewing anyone. From the tenacious start-up owner selling cast-iron pans out of his garage to the billionaire rich-lister with ambitions of becoming a marijuana baron, I feel every business owner has a unique angle to their hustle. My objective has always been to find the human aspect under the jargon that so often buries the story. I initially worked as the online business editor at the NZ Herald, joining the team in 2017 off the back of winning the Supreme Editor of the Year Award at the Magazine Publishers Association Awards for my work with NZ Marketing magazine. Now, I host the NZ Herald’s daily news podcast, The Front Page. In each 15-minute episode, I chat with journalists and newsmakers and go behind the headlines to break down what you need to know about the biggest stories of the day, keeping it short and sharp. Feel free to follow us wherever you get your podcasts.
Falling on hard times: What’s gone wrong for NZ-made wine and beer?
Iconic brands have fallen on hard times.
The big dilemma facing the next Government
What lies beneath is no longer fit for purpose.
‘Dry, hot air masses’: NZ summer temperatures could surge as high as 39C
Kiwis should prepare for a hot, dry summer.
‘No silver bullet’: Why it’ll take more than new highways to fix transport issues
Fixing transport woes will require a multitude of tactics.
Weather war: Could Niwa-MetService competition endanger the Kiwi public?
The nation's weather forecasters are going toe to toe to bring Kiwis the latest updates.
Adaptation vs mitigation: What should NZ do about climate change?
The debate continues despite the devastating summer of storms.
The Front Page podcast: Slash crisis - how did we allow forestry to get us into this sticky mess?
Critics have long expressed concern about the impact of waste from the forestry sector.
Kerfuffle in the sheep shed: Was this the most controversial TV show of 2022?
Episode sparked heated online debate and a wave of negativity towards the farm profiled.
Three Waters u-turn: How did the Govt end up with such a legal mess?
The Labour Government has made a rare admission of a mistake.
Why feral and roaming dogs are causing havoc in Northland
Livestock losses continue, and a man was also recently mauled to death.
'Like a heart attack': Farmer on the $16b threat to NZ's economy
How foot and mouth could decimate NZ's agriculture sector.
'Culture clash': Did Govt mess up by omitting dairy, meat from EU trade deal?
Not everyone is a fan of the free trade agreement with Europe.
Country Calendar kerfuffle: 'Every sector has a Geoff Ross annoying the old school'
No one has to follow a disruptor if they don't want to.
80 years to recovery: The filthy truth about NZ's longest river
The Waikato River will take almost 80 years to clean.
The Front Page: Floods and fluoride fails - what will it take to fix NZ's water?
A cacophony of issues shows why change is necessary. But will councils come on board?
Russia-Ukraine unrest could push up Kiwi fuel, food prices
Experts explain how tensions in Eastern Europe could impact New Zealanders.
Meat-free jerky: Kiwi entrepreneur's bold plan to offer carnivores an alternative
A Kiwi entrepreneur is pouring his international experience into a new venture.
NZ Post discontinues Courier Post, Pace and Rural Post brands in major rethink
Sometimes even a 182-year-old brand needs a touch-up.
More than 80,000 job listings: Best paying regions, sectors revealed
It's a job hunter's market at the moment.
Villa Maria parent company in receivership
The receivership will not affect operation of the wine business.
Ute battles: Could this be the Toyota Hilux to knock the Ford Ranger off its perch?
Toyota has launched its biggest Hilux campaign in more than three years.
Tip Top hunts for new ad agency. Will Rachel Hunter make return?
Three ad agencies are in the mix for the account.
The Kiwi honey brand selling for over $2000 a jar
How much would you be willing to pay for a jar of honey?
$40m job but who will fix Fonterra's reputation?
Fonterra's new advertising partner will have a big job on its hands.
'Out of hand': Kiwi cannabis founders in ugly legal battle
The cannabis stoush is escalating further.
Don't believe all the hype, Kiwi cannabis can get you burnt
Invest in cannabis at your own risk.
Kiwis want cannabis law to go further - study
A survey reveals Kiwis want broader access to cannabis products.
Cannabis firm wants covert growers' Kiwi strains
Amnesty means growers can finally come out of the shadows and get royalties.
'NZ Grown' cannabis opens door to global marketing opportunity
Kiwi cannabis firm Helius Therapeutic now has the right to use the NZ Made label.
Fonterra leaves 'nicer' with Nice Blocks after social media meltdown
Kapiti jabbed Nice Blocks on social media and the indie brand hit right back.
Cannabis startup lands Auckland's first cultivation licence
Things are happening fast in the fledgling cannabis industry.
Kiwi Cannabis start-up on the hunt for $20m pot of gold
Zeacann has called in PwC to manage the capital raising.
Jobs on the line at major Northland employer
Job cuts are set to hit the Kaitaia community as major employer proposes changes.
International media call BS on NZ's 100% pure claims
The hype doesn't always live up to the reality.