For eight months, New Zealand Rugby’s biggest test has been happening behind the scenes.

NZR has been at loggerheads with the provincial unions about how to reform governance for the country’s most popular sport.

The battle could be nearing an end, with a meeting to take place in the coming weeks that could resolve it, but will the two sides reach an agreement, and will it be enough to help rugby bounce back from its recent woes?

Today on The Front Page, NZ Herald sports writer Gregor Paul joins to explain the games going on in rugby’s boardrooms.

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You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network.

Host: Chelsea Daniels
Sound Engineer: Paddy Fox
Producer: Ethan Sills

For eight months, New Zealand Rugby’s biggest test has been happening behind the scenes.
NZR has been at loggerheads with the provincial unions about how to reform governance for the country’s most popular sport.
The battle could be nearing an end, with a meeting to take place in the coming weeks that could resolve it, but will the two sides reach an agreement, and will it be enough to help rugby bounce back from its recent woes?
Today on The Front Page, NZ Herald sports writer Gregor Paul joins to explain the games going on in rugby’s boardrooms.
Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network.
Host: Chelsea Daniels Sound Engineer: Paddy Fox Producer: Ethan Sills

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Keeping up to date with the news just became a little easier. Available every weekday at 5am, tune in as Chelsea Daniels chats with the journalists and newsmakers, going behind the headlines to break down what you need to know on the biggest stories of the day.

NZ Rugby's governance battle: Inside the fight to shape the future of the game

While The Front Page is on summer break, we’re taking a look back at some of the biggest news stories and top-rated episodes from the podcast in 2024.   

Travelling is often a stressful experience, particularly over the Christmas break and summer holidays when it seems we’re all rushing to get away.  

Those trips aren’t made easy when violent turbulence or technical errors have an impact. 

In 2024, stories of extreme turbulence popped up around the world, including one case in April when a man onboard an Air New Zealand flight from Bali broke his leg, while in May, a violent Singapore Airlines flight saw dozens hospitalised and one passenger die.   

That’s on top of multiple stories locally of domestic and international flights impacted by landing and technical issues.  

To get insight on this, in July, we spoke to the chief executive of Massey University’s School of Aviation, Ashok Podavul about whether we should be concerned – and stay tuned for advice on what you can do if things go wrong for you this summer from Consumer NZ’s Jessica Walker.  

New episodes return January 13th. 

Host: Chelsea Daniels 
Audio Engineers: Paddy Fox, Richard Martin 
Executive Producer: Ethan Sills 

While The Front Page is on summer break, we&rsquo;re taking a look back at some of the biggest news stories and top-rated episodes from the podcast in 2024.&nbsp; &nbsp;
Travelling is often a stressful experience, particularly over the Christmas break and summer holidays when it seems we&rsquo;re all rushing to get away. &nbsp;
Those trips aren&rsquo;t made easy when violent turbulence or technical errors have an impact.&nbsp;
In 2024, stories of extreme turbulence popped up around the world, including one case in April when a man onboard an Air New Zealand flight from Bali broke his leg, while in May, a violent Singapore Airlines flight saw dozens hospitalised and one passenger die. &nbsp;&nbsp;
That&rsquo;s on top of multiple stories locally of domestic and international flights impacted by landing and technical issues. &nbsp;
To get insight on this, in July, we spoke to the chief executive of Massey University&rsquo;s School of Aviation, Ashok Podavul about whether we should be concerned &ndash; and stay tuned for advice on what you can do if things go wrong for you this summer from Consumer NZ&rsquo;s Jessica Walker. &nbsp;
New episodes return January 13th.&nbsp;
Host: Chelsea Daniels Audio Engineers: Paddy Fox, Richard Martin Executive Producer: Ethan Sills&nbsp;

Extreme turbulence and technical issues: What to do when your flight takes a turn

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While we’re on our summer break, The Front Page is taking a look back at some of the biggest news stories and top-rated episodes from the podcast this year.  

Losing a loved one is one of the worst things a family can go through.  

But it can get a lot worse if people start fighting over the will before the body’s even cold.  

In June, we spoke to NZ Herald senior journalist Jane Phare about the dos and don'ts when it comes to inheritance – including how you should go about getting your fair share, and what you can do to make sure your final wishes are clear.  

New episodes return January 13th.

Host: Chelsea Daniels
Audio Engineers: Paddy Fox, Richard Martin
Executive Producer: Ethan Sills

While we&rsquo;re on our summer break, The Front Page is taking a look back at some of the biggest news stories and top-rated episodes from the podcast this year. &nbsp;
Losing a loved one is one of the worst things a family can go through. &nbsp;
But it can get a lot worse if people start fighting over the will before the body&rsquo;s even cold.&nbsp;&nbsp;
In June, we spoke to NZ Herald senior journalist Jane Phare about the dos and don'ts when it comes to inheritance &ndash; including how you should go about getting your fair share, and what you can do to make sure your final wishes are clear. &nbsp;
New episodes return January 13th.
Host: Chelsea Daniels Audio Engineers: Paddy Fox, Richard Martin Executive Producer: Ethan Sills

Sorting your will: How to avoid a battle over inheritance 

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The year in politics has been a bumpy road for many.

The coalition Government dived in quickly to reverse previous Labour policy, and pushed numerous bills through Parliament to reach quarterly deadlines and targets – with a mixed response from voters around some policies.

Labour meanwhile has spent much of the last year recovering from their election wipeout in 2023, leaving Te Pati Maori to lead the pushback against the Treaty Principles Bill.

At a local level, huge rates increases were a burden for many councils, while Wellington Council had the unfortunate honour of having a Crown Observer appointed.

Today on The Front Page, we’re revisiting some of our interviews with top politicians from central and local government as we look back on the year that was.

Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network.

Host: Chelsea Daniels
Sound Engineer/Producer: Richard Martin
Producer: Ethan Sills

The year in politics has been a bumpy road for many.
The coalition Government dived in quickly to reverse previous Labour policy, and pushed numerous bills through Parliament to reach quarterly deadlines and targets &ndash; with a mixed response from voters around some policies.
Labour meanwhile has spent much of the last year recovering from their election wipeout in 2023, leaving Te Pati Maori to lead the pushback against the Treaty Principles Bill.
At a local level, huge rates increases were a burden for many councils, while Wellington Council had the unfortunate honour of having a Crown Observer appointed.
Today on The Front Page, we&rsquo;re revisiting some of our interviews with top politicians from central and local government as we look back on the year that was.
Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network.
Host: Chelsea Daniels Sound Engineer/Producer: Richard Martin Producer: Ethan Sills

Policy priorities, a council in ‘shambles’, and a historic hīkoi: The year in NZ politics

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/dd42b635-3aad-435d-b8ae-b24b0046fa7a/transcript

NZ Rugby's governance battle: Inside the fight to shape the future of the game

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