Opinion
Opinion
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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Josh Curran: Just can't wait to run out and see the home fans
Piney chats to Josh Curran ahead of the Warriors first game at Mt Smart in over 1000 days. LISTEN ABOVE
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Chris Reive in Vegas previewing Israel Adesanya's upcoming fight
Piney catches up with our Combat Sport expert Chris Reive ahead of Adesanya's upcoming title bout. LISTEN ABOVE
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Cole Hawkins: Canoe experience really helped my Wrestling ability
Wrestler (and Canoe Polo player) Cole Hawkins joins Piney to talk about the upcoming Commonwealth Games. LISTEN ABOVE
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James McOnie in Vegas
Our regular Sunday correspondent James McOnie is in Vegas for Israel Adesanya's fight, he also gives his take on the All Blacks performance against the Irish. LISTEN...
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Elliott Smith: The scoreboard was a little flattering to the All Blacks
Piney gives his take on the All Blacks test v Ireland, and picks the mind of Newstalk ZBs voice of Rugby, Elliott Smith. LISTEN ABOVE
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Ian Foster: Didn't quite plan for the whole coaching group to go down
Piney reflects on all the iconic sporting moments that have happened at Eden Park, then he catches up with All Blacks coach Ian Foster ahead of the first test of...
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Craig Gabriel updating Wimbledon
Piney chats with our Tennis man Craig Gabriel to find out what the stories have been so far in this edition of Wimbledon. LISTEN ABOVE
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Julian Dean: Pogačar is proving to be an unbeatable athlete
Piney catches up with former Tour de France cyclist Julian Dean to get a look into what makes the tour so special. LISTEN ABOVE
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Erin Walsh: My change of Boxing style has worked wonders for me
Piney catches up with Boxer Erin Walsh ahead of her trip to the Commonwealth games. LISTEN ABOVE
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Adam Peacock on Nick Kyrgios' popularity across the ditch
Our Aussie Correspondent chews the fat with Piney on Kyrgios, the Wallabies series against England, and a feud between Channel 7 and Cricket Australia. LISTEN ABOVE
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Jason Pine providing a tour of Eden Park
Piney revisits some iconic moments and locations in the nation's stadium. LISTEN ABOVE
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Shaun Johnson: Lets treat this game like its a grand final
Piney catches up with Warrior's playmaker Shaun Johnson ahead of their homecoming match at Mt Smart. LISTEN ABOVE
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Sam O'Dea: My experience has really helped me not get too carried away
Piney catches up with Kiwi Beach Volleyballer and 2018 bronze medalist Sam O'Dea ahead of the Commonwealth games, and his new partnership heading into it. LISTEN...
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Megan Singal: We all should be looking at the podium for Birmingham
Piney is joined by kiwi weightlifter Megan Signal who finally gets to compete at a games after missing both the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth games and Tokyo 2020...
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Andrew Alderson re capping day 3 of the third test v England
Piney catches up with Andrew Alderson who's at Headingly to unpack another tough day for the Blackcaps. LISTEN ABOVE
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James McOnie on Pacific rugby league
Piney catches up with our Sunday regular James McOnie and the discuss the Kiwis v Tonga test, State of Origin, and the Blackcaps in England. LISTEN ABOVE
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Justin Nelson: Most people would say this is the most exciting the league has been in a long time
Piney catches up with former NZNBL GM and now commentator for the league Justin Nelson to talk about what is making this season of the competition so successful. LISTEN...
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Anton Down-Jenkins: I know I have the capability to medal
NZ Diver Anton Down-Jenkins talks to Piney as he looks forward to the Commonwealth games, and whether or not he'll be able to get to Birmingham. LISTEN ABOVE
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Brad Walter: No Doubt if an Origin game went to Auckland, it would sell out
Veteran Rugby League writer Brad Walter previews State of Origin with Piney. LISTEN ABOVE
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Jason Pine: Pacific rugby league is here, and now, and it is a massive part of the future of the sport
Piney shares his thoughts on the Kiwis v Tonga test at Mt Smart Stadium, and also talks with Monty Betham who provides his opinion on the event. LISTEN ABOVE
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Annalie Longo: Almost lost my enjoyment for football after the Olympics
Piney catches up with Football ferns midfielder Annalie Longo ahead of her first match for the side since the Tokyo Olympics. LISTEN ABOVE
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Val Smith: As I've got older I'm recognizing the appreciation of being in this position
Lawn Bowls legend Val Smith chats with Piney ahead of her fifth journey to the Commonwealth Games. LISTEN ABOVE
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Adam Peacock on the rifts between NZR and Rugby Australia
Piney catches up with our Australian correspondent Adam Peacock and they discuss Rugby Union, State of Origin and Cricket. LISTEN ABOVE
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Anona Pak: Always been a dream to represent New Zealand at one of these major events
Piney catches up with New Zealand badminton player Anona Pak ahead of her first trip to the Commonwealth Games. LISTEN ABOVE
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Kieran Foran: All the debutants have earned their spots in the Kiwis
Piney catches up with Kiwis playmaker Kieran Foran ahead of their test against Tonga. LISTEN ABOVE
