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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James McOnie: Recapping the Black Caps v West Indies series action
This week, James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss the Black Caps' performance in the series against the West Indies and the future of Bazball. LISTEN...
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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast: 14 December 2025
Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Sunday 14 December. Get the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast every Saturday and...
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Newcastle Jets superfan opens up about his love for the team
Matt Vandenberg's a superfan of the Newcastle Jets, and he's got multiple trips across the Tasman to catch the football action. He joined Piney to discuss his journey...
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All Whites FIFA World Cup tickets: How much will fans be expected to pay?
The All Whites have been drawn with Belgium, Iran and Egypt in group G at the newly-expanded 48-team tournament as part of next year's FIFA World Cup. But how much...
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Mainland Pouakai gearing up for final clash against Tauranga Whai
A fitting farewell for professional basketball at Christchurch's Cowles Stadium. The venue hosts this afternoon's Tauihi women's grand final between the Mainland...
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Mitch Hay talks Black Caps test debut in West Indies series
New Zealand have beaten the West Indies by nine wickets in the second cricket test at Wellington to take a 1-nil lead in the three-match series. Wicketkeeper Mitch...
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Australia takes 2-nil lead in the Ashes
Australia cruised to an emphatic eight-wicket win over England in the day-night second Ashes Test in Brisbane on Sunday for an ominous 2-0 lead in the series. Set...
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"Great vibe": Christchurch's "buzzing" with Special Olympics National Summer Games in full swing
The Special Olympics National Summer Games have been in full swing this week in Christchurch. Over 1200 athletes, 500 coaches, and 800 volunteers have descended...
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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast: 13 December 2025
On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 13th December 2025, despite having their fast bowling depth tested, the Black Caps managed to deliver...
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"Venus is huge": ASB Classic 'extremely happy' with the field for Women's draw
The field for the Women’s ASB classic draw has been confirmed. Kiwi Lulu Sun is among those playing, along with superstar Venus Williams. Tournament director Nico...
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"We genuinely have loved having him": No signs of clashing egos as Holland returns to Hurricanes coaching staff
Head coach Clark Laidlaw anticipates a seamless return to the Hurricanes for Jason Holland. The 53-year-old, who led the team for four of his eight years with the...
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"I've given everything": Sevu Reece reflects on NZ rugby career after signing with French club
All Blacks winger Sevu Reece is off to France at the end of the next season. The 28-year-old has signed on for three years with French club Perpignan, leaving...
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"Always knew there was something special": Gavin Larsen on Jacob Duffy's five-wicket haul
New Zealand have dished out a nine-wicket hiding to the West Indies in the second cricket test in Wellington. After bowling the tourists out for 128 after lunch...
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Ben Ruthe: Sam continues to smash records
Sam Ruthe's father, Ben Ruthe chats to Piney about the young running star's record-smashing performances in middle distances. LISTEN ABOVE
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Zac Foulkes: Blackcaps seamer on drawing against Windies
Blackcaps seamer Zac Foulkes unpacks the teams' challenging conditions that led to drawing against the Windies. LISTEN ABOVE
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Noel Barkley: Former All White on Auckland FC's derby match win
Former All White Striker Noel Barkley discusses Auckland FC's notching another victory in another drama-filled A-League match. LISTEN ABOVE
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James McOnie: Blackcaps, Ashes, All Whites World Cup draw, Sam Ruthe
James McOnie chats about the Blackcaps' struggles through the West Indies, England's collapse in the Ashes, how promising All Whites' World Cup run could be, and...
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Peter Windsor: F1 Season concludes overnight
F1 Journalist Peter Windsor talks about the coming finish to the season, who's likely to see the podium, how competitive the final race will be, and what each team...
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Mark Robinson: New Zealand Rugby's in good hands
The Outgoing NZ Rugby CEO reflects on his time in charge, guiding it through turbulent years, how he's improved the product, and why he's stepping away. LISTEN ABOVE
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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast: 07 December 2025
Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Sunday 7 December. Get the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast every Saturday and...
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"Outstanding human being": Bryan Young pays tribute to English cricket great Robin Smith
Earlier this week cricket fans were saddened to hear that legendary English batsman Robin Smith had passed away. Smith played 62 tests between 1988 and 1966, and...
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A privately backed NZ T20 league risks throwing NZ cricket into turmoil, former international says
The off-field wrangling over whether New Zealand adopts a franchise Twenty20 cricket model continues. A group of fifteen former internationals signed an open letter...
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2026 FIFA World Cup: How do the All Whites match up to their opponents?
The All Whites will face Belgium, Egypt and Iran in Group G at next year's FIFA World Cup. Belgium are 8th in the world, Iran 20th and Egypt 34th, while the All...
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Wellington Phoenix aim to reverse fortunes in high intensity derby clash
The Wellington Phoenix are looking to make history tonight by winning their first New Zealand derby match over Auckland FC at Mount Smart Stadium. It's a ground...
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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast: 06 December 2025
On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 6th of December 2025, the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw has been announced. All Whites Head Coach Darren Bazeley...
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Auckland FC isn't resting on its laurels heading into derby clash
It’s a big weekend for domestic football, with the second NZ derby going down at Mt Smart Stadium this evening. Auckland FC claimed victory in the first derby of...
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"We can pose challenges": All Whites Coach unpacks FIFA World Cup draw
All Whites coach Darren Bazeley insists they won't be intimidated by any opponent at next year's Football World Cup. New Zealand have been placed in Group G alongside...
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US Sports: Expert discusses NBA, College Football, NFL
US Sport correspondent Leon Busby joins Jason Pine to review the latest sporting news from the States. NBA Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison was fired...
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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast: 30 November 2025
Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Sunday 30 November. Get the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast every Saturday and...
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Auckland FC: Football commentator previews game against Newcastle Jets
Wellington Phoenix have secured a surprise win over Adelaide United, lifting them to 6th in the A-League. An early goal from Alex Rufer and a penalty from Ramy...
