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: A gutsy performance by the Chiefs
This week, James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss the Chiefs winning, the Crusaders losing the horses and the demise of Moana Pasifika. LISTEN...
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Auckland FC v Central Coast Mariners: What can fans expect?
Crunch time for Auckland FC's hopes of clinching back-to-back Premiers' Plates in the A-League. The Black Knights are just kicking off against ninth-placed Central...
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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast: 19 April 2026
Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Sunday 19 April. Get the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast every Saturday and Sunday...
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Guy Harrison opens up about his journey to a national golf title
Guy Harrison's doctors said that he needed to prepare for life in a wheelchair at a young age - but he's gone on to secure a national golf championship. He went...
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'It was awesome': Warriors celebrate victory over Gold Coast Titans
The Warriors have gone second in the NRL for now with a home win over the Gold Coast Titans. The 28-20 victory saw most of the Warriors points coming from former...
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'Pretty special': Chiefs celebrating victory over Hurricanes
The Chiefs have praised the Hurricanes for bringing the best out of them. A fortunate bounce from a charge-down in extra time propelled the new Super Rugby leaders...
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"Happy with where we've ended up": Auckland Cricket set to move to a new home
Auckland Cricket is officially on the move. The organisation is set to depart its long-time home at Eden Park and set up shop at Colin Maiden Park in Glen Innes. It...
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'Heartbreaking': Brett McKay and Liam Napier dissect the demise of Moana Pasifika
Another Super Rugby club is going under. In a blow to Pasifika rugby, Moana Pasifika has announced that it will disband at the conclusion of the Super Rugby season. The...
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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast: 18 April 2026
On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 18th April 2026, Moana Pasifika's days are now numbered, disbanding at the end of the Super Rugby season....
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James McOnie: The Warriors beat out the Storm
This week, James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss the Super Rugby season, the Masters and the Warriors beating the Storm. LISTEN ABOVE
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'Looking forward to today': Northern Stars to face off against Mystics
The Northern Stars are set to begin their 2026 campaign, with their upcoming season-opening ANZ Premiership game against Auckland rivals the Mystics this afternoon. Centre-pass...
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Explained: Do we need to keep score in junior sport?
There's growing debate over whether we need to keep score in youth-focused sports. Countries like Norway are rethinking their youth competitions - with no official...
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'Delighted': Hurricanes beat out Blues 42-19
The Hurricanes have continued to keep their form alive, and beat out the Blues 42-19 in Wellington. It was a match that many had circled on the calendar as the two...
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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast: 12 April 2026
Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Sunday 12 April. Get the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast every Saturday and Sunday...
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Masters 2026: Rory McIlroy sees record lead evaporate
Golf's Masters is no longer a foregone conclusion. Defending champ Rory McIlroy has seen his record six-shot lead gobbled up on Day 3, and he's now even with American...
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'Very pleasing': Warriors break losing streak with Storm victory
The Warriors' 17-match losing streak against the Melbourne Storm is over. The Wahs have gone back to second on the NRL ladder with a crushing 38-14 win over their...
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'We've seen the growth': ANZ Premiership moves to free-to-air TV for 2026
After the turmoil of the last six months, there’s some good news for netball. The ANZ Premiership will be available on free-to-air TV, with TVNZ taking over the...
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"Nobody better in the game to watch": Rory McIlroy claims six shot Masters lead
Rory McIlroy has opened up a huge lead at the Masters – a stunning six shots to the good at the halfway mark. The defending champion has birdied six of his last...
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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast: 11 April 2026
On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 11th April 2026, Amateur Sport Association Chair Gordon Noble-Campbell offers his insight on the shortage...
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"Players are in a pretty difficult position": ANZ Premiership gets underway in trying times
Hopes a tough few months at Netball New Zealand can begin to be consigned to the past as the 2026 ANZ Premiership gets underway in Wellington this afternoon. The...
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"Not completely ruled out": Black Foils likely to miss three more regattas after high-speed crash
The Black Foils expect they'll likely be out for at least three more regattas on the Sail GP calendar. Having already missed round three of the season in Sydney...
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"Community responsibility": Growing concern over continued shortage of grassroots volunteers
Huge concern for grassroots sport across the country as volunteers become increasingly rare. A Wellington football club's desperately seeking around 40 volunteer...
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James McOnie: Did Roger Tuivasa-Sheck make the right move to leave?
James McOnie from the Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss Roger Tuivasa-Sheck leaving the Warriors, the ongoing Super Rugby season and the FIFA World Cup. LISTEN...
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Warriors v Sharks: What can fans expect from this evening's clash?
The Sharks are after payback against the Warriors in their NRL contest in Cronulla this afternoon. The Warriors head into the clash in 3rd place on the ladder, with...
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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast: 05 April 2026
Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Sunday 5 April. Get the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast every Saturday and Sunday...
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Pacific Four series: Black Ferns gearing up for US event
The Black Ferns are preparing to travel to the United States for the upcoming Pacific Four series. The team's first game of the Pacific Four Series is April 12 at...
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Explained: How can we safely navigate amateur sports?
Another season of winter sport is set to get underway, but the concern around injuries remains a significant issue. Stats show many amateur players get injured towards...
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White Ferns coach recaps the team's summer cricket season
The White Ferns are ready for a breather before approaching the defence of their T20 World Cup crown in England. They've wrapped up their home summer with a one-day...
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'A lot to be proud of': Black Caps coach recaps the team's summer season
The Black Caps' home summer has come to an end, with plenty of high points and low points to look back on. There's been bad weather, and plenty of losses - but plenty...
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"Different on different sides of the Tasman": Super Rugby CEO defends quiet Easter schedule
Eyebrows have been raised over Super Rugby Pacific’s light schedule for the Easter weekend. Only three matches were scheduled – the Crusaders v Fijian Drua, the...
