Groans were heard up and down the country on Saturday night when Ireland defeated the All Blacks 32 to 22, clinching a series victory for the visiting side. 

The dismal performance adds pressure on coach Ian Foster, who has long battled with the perception that he’s not the right man for the job.    

So is there an easy fix to the All Blacks' current slump, or does there need to be some big changes to get them back in winning form? And do All Blacks fans need to get used to the idea of losing the odd test match? 

Today, Newstalk ZB rugby commentator and co-host of the Rugby Direct podcast, Elliott Smith, joins Damien to discuss what’s gone wrong with the All Blacks.  

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Host: Damien Venuto
Producer/Editor: Shaun D Wilson
Executive Producer: Ethan Sills 

Groans were heard up and down the country on Saturday night when Ireland defeated the All Blacks 32 to 22, clinching a series victory for the visiting side. 
The dismal performance adds pressure on coach Ian Foster, who has long battled with the perception that he’s not the right man for the job.    
So is there an easy fix to the All Blacks' current slump, or does there need to be some big changes to get them back in winning form? And do All Blacks fans need to get used to the idea of losing the odd test match? 
Today, Newstalk ZB rugby commentator and co-host of the <a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-rugby-direct-84288564/">Rugby Direct podcast</a>, Elliott Smith, joins Damien to discuss what’s gone wrong with the All Blacks.  
Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio 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: Damien Venuto Producer/Editor: Shaun D Wilson Executive Producer: Ethan Sills

Go beyond the headlines with The Front Page, the New Zealand Herald’s daily news 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 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.&nbsp;
Subscribe now so you never miss an episode.

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The Front Page

Go beyond the headlines with The Front Page, the New Zealand Herald’s daily news 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 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.

How can the All Blacks recover after the historic loss against Ireland?

Australia’s social media ban comes into effect this week, when all under 16s there will be restricted from major platforms.

We’re talking TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Kick, Twitch, Threads and X.

The EU passed a similar resolution this month, and the UK has introduced age restrictions on certain content.

But, can you really outlaw part of the world wide web for a generation that has grown up online?

And, more importantly, should we?

Today on The Front Page, University of Canterbury senior law professor, Dr Cassandra Mudgway is with us to take us through what this means, and whether New Zealand should follow suit.

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

Australia&rsquo;s social media ban comes into effect this week, when all under 16s there will be restricted from major platforms.
We&rsquo;re talking TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Kick, Twitch, Threads and X.
The EU passed a similar resolution this month, and the UK has introduced age restrictions on certain content.
But, can you really outlaw part of the world wide web for a generation that has grown up online?
And, more importantly, should we?
Today on The Front Page, University of Canterbury senior law professor, Dr Cassandra Mudgway is with us to take us through what this means, and whether New Zealand should follow suit.
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

How Australia’s social media ban works – and could it happen in NZ?

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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.

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

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

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

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Auckland’s CBD should be at its brightest right now, but this Christmas season has exposed just how far the city has slipped.

The former Smith and Caughey’s building - once the centre of Auckland’s festive traditions with its iconic window displays and enchanted forest - now sits dark.

Across the CBD, retail spending is down, site vacancy rates are up, and the district has been plagued by stalled developments and empty lots.

But could a new life for Auckland be on the horizon? The long-awaited City Rail Link is set open next year and Seascape, the country’s tallest residential tower, is resuming construction after a series of delays.

Today on The Front Page, NZ Herald property editor Anne Gibson joins us to unpack what’s really happening in the heart of Auckland and whether we might see a Christmas miracle for the City of Sails.

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

Auckland&rsquo;s CBD should be at its brightest right now, but this Christmas season has exposed just how far the city has slipped.
The former Smith and Caughey&rsquo;s building - once the centre of Auckland&rsquo;s festive traditions with its iconic window displays and enchanted forest - now sits dark.
Across the CBD, retail spending is down, site vacancy rates are up, and the district has been plagued by stalled developments and empty lots.
But could a new life for Auckland be on the horizon? The long-awaited City Rail Link is set open next year and Seascape, the country&rsquo;s tallest residential tower, is resuming construction after a series of delays.
Today on The Front Page, NZ Herald property editor Anne Gibson joins us to unpack what&rsquo;s really happening in the heart of Auckland and whether we might see a Christmas miracle for the City of Sails.
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

Can Auckland CBD bounce back? Retail vacancies, rail link and recovery

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How can the All Blacks recover after the historic loss against Ireland?

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