Weekend Sport with Jason Pine
12pm-3pm Weekends
Every Saturday and Sunday afternoon, Weekend Sport on Newstalk ZB brings you all the action and reaction to the sporting weekend.
Whether it's on the international stage, or at the grassroots, we talk to the players, coaches, our sport correspondents and journalists, and most importantly... you.
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"Something a bit different": New T-Foils are an 'exciting change' for Sail GP
Some high-octane racing is expected on Auckland’s waters today, as the Sail GP kicks off in Waitemata Harbour. Australia’s flight controller Jason Waterhouse has...
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Black Foils "under no illusions" about needing a top-tier performance
Race day in Auckland and New Zealand's Sail GP helmsman Peter Burling has declared his team ready to go. It's the first event to be held in Auckland and second...
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Best of 2024: Hamish Kerr recaps jump-off for Olympic gold
Hamish Kerr is looking back on the moments that led up to his gold medal-winning performance in the men's high jump final at the Paris Olympics. Kerr clinched New...
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Craig Gabriel: Defending champion to face challenges in Melbourne
One of the major highlights on the Tennis calendar is underway in Melbourne - the Australian Open. Top seed and defending champion Jannik Sinner is a favourite...
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James Mconie: Black Caps brutal surprises in Champion Trophy pick
Regular Correspondent James McOnie joins Piney to talk all things sport. The Australian Open is underway and bringing with it big names. The Black Caps Champion...
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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast: 12 January 2025
On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 12 January 2025, Black Caps captain Mitchell Santner on the squad named for the ICC Champions Trophy....
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Sam Meech: Action-packed racing set for Auckland Sail GP
Sail GP is bringing huge anticipation as it arrives in Auckland next week. How are the Kiwi team - the Black Foils - preparing? New Zealand sailor and Black Foils...
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Lee Radovanovic: Another day at the office for Gaël Monfils
Gaël Monfils has won a tournament every year of his 19-year long career, and the ASB Classic is now no exception. The Frenchman was in control of the game, the...
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Christy Doran: Why Joe Schmidt can take as long as he wants with future decision
It was a challenging year for Rugby Australia last year and coach Joe Schmidt is making it no brighter as he takes his time in revealing his future with the team....
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Mitchell Santner: Very happy with Champions Trophy squad selection
Fast bowler Ben Sears will make his international return after being named in the Black Caps’ squad for the ICC Champions Trophy in Pakistan and the UAE next month. Eight...
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Martin Guptill: 'Immense pride' over cricket career
Martin Guptill has officially confirmed his retirement from international cricket. The legend of the game reflects on being nervous for his first test debut, the...
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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast: 11 January 2025
Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Saturday 11 January. Get the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast every Saturday and...
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Monty Betham: Tohu Harris one of the greats
A massive blow for the Warriors this week as their captain Tohu Harris retires due to injury. Harris ends his career with 117 appearances since he joined the Warriors...
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Adam Peacock: Can Nick Kyrgios really make it through the Australian Open?
The Australian Open is finally underway and is bringing with it major names in the tennis arena. Nick Kyrgios is making headlines, but can his body hold out for...
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Lee Radovanovic: The tennis final no one predicted
The ASB Classic singles finals are occupying Auckland today, off the back of Zizou Bergs thrilling three-set win against Nuno Borges yesterday. Bergs will take...
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Mark Chapman: Black Caps fired up for the final ODI
The third and final Black Caps v Sri Lanka ODI will take place at Eden Park at 2pm today. Where does batsman Mark Chapman feel most at home on the pitch? He talks...
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Jim Maxwell: Commercial realities conducting cricket
Cricket officials from India, Australia, and England were meeting to discuss the possibility of test cricket fragmenting, it has been reported. This would allow...
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Best of 2024: Scott Robertson on Weekend Sport with Jason Pine
It's a new era for the All Blacks with Scott 'Razor' Robertson in charge. He's announced his first squad, Scott Barrett taking over the captaincy from Sam Cane,...
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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast: 05 January 2025
Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Sunday 5 January. Get the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast every Saturday and...
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Dr Inia Raumati: Hospital doctor turned seven continent ultramarathon runner
An Auckland City Hospital doctor completed a self-supported ultramarathon on all seven continents in just one year. In 2024, Dr Inia Raumati completed eight races...
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Wayne Goldsmith: Coaching the coaches for sporting success
Early January is the time for resolutions, and many sport teams will be planning ahead at how they can make 2025 their best year yet. Coaching guru Wayne Goldsmith...
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James McOnie: T20's bringing a welcome refresh to the Black Caps
Regular Correspondent James McOnie re-joins Weekend Sport for 2025. James and Piney discuss the Black Caps v Sri Lanka test at Wellington's Basin Reserve, Naomi...
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The teenage champion of the world
Luke Littler has claimed his maiden darts world championship. At just 17 years of age, and in a sport where age is not a barrier, Littler is expected to charge...
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Terry McFlynn: The team that took over Auckland City
An undoubted success story of 2024 was the emergence of Auckland FC. In their debut season, Auckland FC won their first six matches, didn't concede a goal until...
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Jess Kerr: A second 50 for Wellington Blaze all rounder
The Wellington Blaze have gone two from two at the start of their defence of the domestic women's Super Smash competition. The Blaze beat the Central Hinds by 25...
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Rikki Swannell: Osaka and Tauson to face off for the first time
Former world Number 1 Naomi Osaka booked her slot in the final showdown of the women's ASB Classic, and will be coming up against Clara Tauson. Osaka eased through...
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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast: 04 January 2025
Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Saturday 4 January. Get the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast every Saturday and...
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Olivia Fergusson: Living up to the responsibility of number 9
Wellington Phoenix women's team were denied their first ever win in Victoria last week, with a two-goal burst from Melbourne City ending the sides four match unbeaten...
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Kevin Hickland: National Bowls Championship underway
The national bowls championship is on in Auckland, with men's pairs and women's singles into post-selection play today, with finals tomorrow. Men's singles and...
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Bevon Jacobs: 'Huge surprise' being picked for the IPL
Auckland Aces batter Bevon Jacobs took a stunning boundary catch against Canterbury King's in the men's Super Smash. Canterbury were cruising towards Auckland's...
