From sideline squabbles to damning defeats, 2026 will need to be a year of refresh when it comes to Kiwi sports.  

The All Blacks’ season has been shaky to say the least, and headlines have been dominated with Netball New Zealand’s off-court chaos. 

But, there have been some major wins on the world stage for some of our best athletes.  

Liam Lawson has become a household name – and Ryan Fox has seen some career bests this year.  

So, to wrap it all up, today on The Front Page we have the NZ Herald’s Christopher Reive and Nathan Limm to take us through some of 2025’s highs and lows.

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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
Editor/Producer: Richard Martin
Producer: Jane Yee

From sideline squabbles to damning defeats, 2026 will need to be a year of refresh when it comes to Kiwi sports. &nbsp;
The All Blacks&rsquo; season has been shaky to say the least, and headlines have been dominated with Netball New Zealand&rsquo;s off-court chaos.&nbsp;
But, there have been some major wins on the world stage for some of our best athletes. &nbsp;
Liam Lawson has become a household name &ndash; and Ryan Fox has seen some career bests this year. &nbsp;
So, to wrap it all up, today on The Front Page we have the NZ Herald&rsquo;s Christopher Reive and Nathan Limm to take us through some of 2025&rsquo;s highs and lows.
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 Editor/Producer: Richard Martin Producer: Jane Yee

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Go beyond the headlines with The Front Page, the New Zealand Herald&rsquo;s daily news podcast. Each weekday Chelsea Daniels unpacks the stories shaping Aotearoa, from what&rsquo;s happening in our own backyard to global events shaping our future.
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Go beyond the headlines with The Front Page, the New Zealand Herald’s daily news analysis podcast. Each weekday Chelsea Daniels unpacks the stories shaping Aotearoa, from what’s happening in our own backyard to global events shaping our future. Every episode we speak to leaders, experts, reporters, and those living the story, so you get the full picture. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode.

Go beyond the headlines with The Front Page, the New Zealand Herald&rsquo;s daily news analysis podcast. Each weekday Chelsea Daniels unpacks the stories shaping Aotearoa, from what&rsquo;s happening in our own backyard to global events shaping our future. Every episode we speak to leaders, experts, reporters, and those living the story, so you get the full picture. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode.

All Blacks defeats, Netball NZ turmoil, Liam Lawson: The year in sport

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