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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'Feeling good': Kiwi Winter Paralympian excited for 5th competition
The Milano Cortina Winter Paralympics have just wrapped up the competition, but the show isn't over yet. The Winter Paralympics get under way on March 6th, and...
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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast: 28 February 2026
Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Saturday 28 February. Get the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast every Saturday and...
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'A lot of motivation': Auckland FC defender previews tonight's game against Melbourne City
Auckland FC are facing off against Melbourne City tonight at the Go Media Stadium. Auckland are currently sat second in the table, and a win would narrow the gap...
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'I'm delighted': New A-League CEO discusses highlights and focuses of new role
Steve Rosich has taken the job as A-League CEO, and is fresh in to the job. At 8 weeks in, the season is underway and the table is starting to take shape, and Rosich...
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Aussie sports correspondent gives the latest updates from across the ditch
Australian Sports Correspondent Adam Peacock joins Jason Pine to discuss the latest sporting news from across the ditch. The NRL season is about to get underway,...
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'A bit of confidence': Western Force centre comments on victory over Moana Pasifika
Western Force defeated Moana Pasifika 35-19 in Pukekohe last night, which is their first win on Kiwi soil since 2022. It also marks their first win of the season,...
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Loss to England puts Blackcaps' World Cup fate in the hands of Sri Lanka
The Blackcaps suffered a loss to England in the T20 World Cup. After a strong start, the English side turned the tables to take the win, leaving the Blackcaps'...
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'Needs to be around family': Warriors Head Coach comments on Co-Captains departure
The Warriors are gunning for glory this season, but there's one big change to the line-up that's been announced pre-season. The departure of co-Captain Mitch Barnett...
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James McOnie: Is this the Chiefs' year?
James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss the ongoing Super Rugby season, the high points of the Winter Olympics and Auckland FC's record-setting...
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Tommy Te Puni celebrates record-setting race
There is a new men's 200 metre national record holder. Tommy Te Puni has triumphed at the International Track Meet in Christchurch clocking a time of 20.35 seconds. Te...
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'Absolutely stoked': Northern Brave all-rounder on the side celebrating their first title
The Northern Brave women's cricket team is celebrating a first national title in their 28 year history, lifting the one day trophy with a 67-run win over Wellington. Young...
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FIFA World Cup: All White Eli Just opens up about the start of the season
The All Whites have confirmed their final home games before the Fifa World Cup 2026. They'll be taking on Chile and Finland at Eden Park in March as part of the...
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Six Nations: Scotland beats out Wales
Wales have blown a 12-point halftime lead to lose a 14th successive Six Nations battle, falling 26-23 to Scotland at the Principality. The Scots have moved to the...
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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast: 22 February 2026
Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Sunday 22 February. Get the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast every Saturday and...
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Chiefs edge out Highlanders in Dunedin
Chiefs coach Jono Gibbes believes the Super Rugby matches between New Zealand sides are as intense as any of the big rivalries he experienced while coaching in France. The...
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Giancarlo Italiano shocks sporting world by resigning as Phoenix coach
Wellington Phoenix coach Giancarlo Italiano has resigned from the club in the wake of the side’s record 5-0 defeat to Auckland FC on Saturday. Auckland FC handed...
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"They got what they deserved": Australia knocked out of T20 World Cup
A clunky campaign rife with injuries and selection headaches has seen Australia miss the Super Eights of the T20 World Cup. Earlier losses to Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe...
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"Incredible breakthrough in sport": Wayne Goldsmith on coaching with AI
AI is becoming an increasingly larger part of everyday life, and it’s made its way into the sporting world too. The tools are changing the way coaches plan, learn,...
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"Awesome to get a result like that": Josh Moorby reflects on 3 try burst in rout on Moana Pasifika
Hurricanes returnee Josh Moorby has celebrated his first game back in Super Rugby in style. The utility back bagged a hat-trick in their campaign-opening 52-10...
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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast: 21 February 2026
On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 21st February 2026, Women in Sport Aotearoa CEO Susan Sawbridge looks at the growth of women’s sports...
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Has netball's place in NZ's sporting landscape been damaged by Netball NZ's challenges?
Netball NZ has had a turbulent time of late, with leadership failures resulting in CEO Jennie Wyllie and a number of board members leaving their roles. As the fallout...
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Wellington Phoenix refuse to dwell on derby losing streak heading into Auckland FC clash
The Wellington Phoenix are looking to flip the script on Auckland FC. Tonight is the sixth derby between the two New Zealand teams, but the ‘Nix are yet to pick...
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Auckland FC eyes early goal in tonight's A-League derby
Auckland FC are aiming to continue their derby dominance. They’re heading south to face the Wellington Phoenix in their sixth clash – the scoreboard weighted entirely...
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Super Rugby 2026: CEO recaps opening weekend action
Another Super Rugby season has begun for 2026. The Chiefs beat the Blues 19-15 in Auckland and the Brumbies have trampled the Force 56-24 in Perth. Super Rugby Pacific...
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Explained: What economic benefits does SailGP have?
Another SailGP event has come to Auckland, drawing the crowds over to the city's waterfront to catch al the action. Last year's SailGP event generated over $5 million...
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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast: 15 February 2026
Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Sunday 15 February. Get the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast every Saturday and...
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'Awesome': Chiefs win their first Super Rugby match of the season
New coach Jono Gibbes is rapt with the resilience the Chiefs displayed in the 19 -15 Super Rugby win over the Blues at Eden Park. Gibbes was pleased his side scored...
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'A great win': Australia victorious in SailGP event
Australia have tasted victory on the waters off Auckland for a second straight SailGP season. They've won the three-boat final over Great Britain and Spain after...
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'Incredibly tricky': Former Kiwi sailor on the recent SailGP collision
Black Foils sailor Louis Sinclair has had surgery on his right leg following injuries suffered during yesterday’s collision with France. A statement from his team...
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'It's what we hoped for': Sir Russell Coutts on the success of SailGP
SailGP's seen some noticeable growth and CEO Sir Russell Coutts is hoping to boost the sport even further. The event's been drawing in the crowds all through Auckland,...
