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: Another A-League season gets under way
James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss the ongoing NPC season and the start of another A-League season. LISTEN ABOVE
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'Unprecedented': Expert recaps Shohei Ohtani's performance that sent Dodgers to World Series
Shohei Ohtani made baseball history and ensured the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Milwaukee Brewers to reach the World Series. Ohtani made three home runs and struck...
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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast: 19 October 2025
Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Sunday 19 October. Get the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast every Saturday and...
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Kiwi-bred Ka Ying Rising victorious at the Everest
Another Kiwi went on to conquer Everest - this time in Randwick. New Zealand-bred horse Ka Ying Rising made history after he bolted ahead with the A$20 million ($22.68m)...
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Pacific Championships: What to know ahead of today's clash
This weekend's rugby league doubleheader kicks off at Go Media stadium tonight. The Kiwi Ferns will take on Fetu Samoa, followed by the Kiwis facing off against...
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'Very rewarding': Paul Coll talks victory in Qatar
Kiwi squash star and world No.3 Paul Coll has won his first major PSA title in almost two years. He's won the Qatar Classic, beating Egyptian and World No.1 Mostafa...
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Notorious former cricket star weighs in on the harms of match-fixing
Disgraced former New Zealand cricket star Lou Vincent has spoken out on the tolls of match fixing. Over a decade ago, Vincent was banned for life for his involvement...
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"Looking to move forward": How Wellington Pheonix kept their chin up in the off-season
Wellington Phoenix Goalkeeper Josh Oluwayemi joined Jason Pine to talk about the team's - and his own - preparation for the season. Wellington suffered a difficult...
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'Too much, too quickly:' Wellington Pheonix head coach discusses last season's shortcomings
Wellington Pheonix FC finished near the bottom end of the table last season, whilst rivals Auckland FC topped the chart. Wellington Phoenix Head Coach Giancarlo...
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"We fell short": Auckland FC eager for redemption after missed title chance
Auckland FC Defender Dan Hall joins Jason Pine ahead of the season opener against Melbourne. He describes what improvements the team needed to follow up last season,...
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Auckland FC Head Coach on the season opener against Melbourne
Auckland FC are set to face Melbourne in the opening match of the 2025/26 A-League season. The match mirrors last year's semi final where Melbourne defeated Auckland...
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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast: 18 October 2025
On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 18th October 2025, All Blacks XV Head Coach Jamie Joseph talks about his selection process ahead of next...
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Horses, swimming and cricket: Sports news from across the ditch
Aussie Correspondent Adam Peacock joins Jason Pine to discuss the latest sports news from across the ditch. The Everest horse race is underway in Sydney, and the...
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Otago halfback discusses the upcoming NPC final with Jason Pine
The NPC finals are round the corner, and Otago have already secured their spot. Tonight's match between Hawke's Bay and Canterbury will decide their opponent in...
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Silver Ferns lose first Constellation Cup match amid Dame Noeline Taurua drama
The Silver Ferns have lost the first game of the Constellation Cup against Australia 69-52. Interim Silver Ferns Coach Yvette McCausland-Durie discusses the team's...
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Tips for fans travelling to next year's All Blacks game in South Africa
The All Blacks are headed to South Africa next year to face off against the Springboks. Sports Travel & Hospitality Head of Commercial Nick Rowland chats about...
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All Blacks XV head coach discusses upcoming European tour
The All Blacks XV are headed to Europe to play two matches against England's A team and the Barbarians. They will also be facing Uruguay on the 16th of November,...
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James McOnie: What do we think of the NPC season?
James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss the ongoing NPC season as the quarter-finals wrap up. LISTEN ABOVE
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Luca Harrington named Snow Sports NZ Athlete of the Year
World champion and X Games gold medal-winning freeskier Luca Harrington has been named Snow Sports New Zealand's athlete of the year for 2025. Harrington joined...
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All Whites v Poland: Kiwi side comes up short
Good but not good enough is the verdict from All Whites coach Darren Bazeley, after their one-nil friendly loss to Poland. Bazeley feels his side were overly affected...
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Could the MCG Boxing Day cricket test be at risk?
Could the iconic Boxing Day test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground be under threat? There's growing speculation the Australian cricket bosses will be looking to move...
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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast: 12 October 2025
Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Sunday 12 October. Get the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast every Saturday and...
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Explained: Why are rugby unions so concerned about R360?
R360 is the rebel rugby competition that has everyone talking, despite rugby unions all over the world warning players off it. New Zealand, England, Ireland, France,...
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"Pure euphoria": Otago's Cam Millar on his match-winning kick
Jubilation for Otago first-five Cam Millar after nailing the game-winning penalty kick that's sent his province to the NPC semifinals. The 23-year-old slotted a...
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"Bit of a learning experience": Mark Inglis on making history, cycling, and mountaineering
25 years ago, Kiwi sporting icon Mark Inglis made history, winning New Zealand’s first ever Paralympic Cycling medal at the 2000 Sydney Paralympic Games. But this...
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White Ferns v Bangladesh: Brooke Halliday unpacks 'satisfying' performance
A pragmatic approach has helped earn the White Ferns their first victory at the Cricket World Cup. New Zealand have beaten Bangladesh by 100 runs at Guwahati. Captain...
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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast: 11 October 2025
On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 11th September 2025, Bathurst is back and Piney is joined by Supercars icon Greg Murphy, who reveals his...
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"He's stepped up a little too far": Joseph Parker talks ahead of Wardley clash
Joseph Parker admits he's wary of the latest heavyweight standing in the way of another shot at a world boxing belt. The Kiwi faces big-hitting Brit Fabio Wardley...
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'So many things that can go wrong': Greg Murphy on luck and winning Bathurst
Petrolheads are flocking to Bathurst for the biggest weekend in Australasian motorsport. The Bathurst 1000 kicks off this weekend over the ditch in Australia. Few...
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James McOnie: Relief for the All Blacks this week
James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss the latest with the Dame Noeline Taurua and the All Blacks beating out the Wallabies. LISTEN ABOVE
