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Wellington's All Sports Breakfast, 7-9am Saturdays on Newstalk ZB.
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Wellington Saints gear up for NBL Title defence after standout 2025
With a 13th championship and record crowds, the Wellington Saints celebrated an extremely successful 2025 NBL campaign on and off the court. The team's title defence...
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Bev Priestman praises Phoenix team after confirming top-two spot
The Wellington Phoenix women have qualified for the A-League playoffs for the first time and will host a home playoff in May as part of a two-leg semifinal. Their...
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Jess Kerr reflects on historic series-levelling ODI at the Basin Reserve
The White Ferns and South Africa square off in their third and deciding one-day match at the Basin Reserve on Saturday, after a thrilling opening two games. New...
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Wellington Club Rugby 2026: April 4 Preview
Easter Weekend marks the start of Wellington men's premier club rugby for 2026, with round one of the Swindale Shield. Adam Cooper was joined by local rugby expert...
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Men's Central League 2026: April 4 preview with Joe Serci
Easter Weekend sees round two of the 2026 Central League. Joe Serci from the Tackld Podcast joined Adam Cooper to preview the weekend's action. LISTEN ABOVE
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American Ellie Walker on recommitting to the Phoenix ahead of playoff run
Despite a midweek loss to Central Coast, the Wellington Phoenix women remain a mathematical chance of clinching the club's first Premier's Plate in the women's A-League. Currently...
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Both Basin Reserve and Hnry Stadium could play a role in NZ20 domestic T20 league
New Zealand Cricket has confirmed its preference for the future of the domestic Twenty20 competition is a private franchise model. Cricket Wellington CEO Todd Byrant...
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Wellington Rugby CEO explains move back to Hnry Stadium for Lions NPC matches
After a full season at Porirua Park, the Wellington Lions will return to the 34,000 capacity Hnry Stadium for their home NPC rugby matches in 2026. Adam Cooper...
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Du'Plessis Kirifi: How the Hurricanes can consolidate top spot on Super Rugby ladder
The Hurricanes head into round seven of Super Rugby at the top of the table, and seek to consolidate that position when hosting the Reds at Hnry Stadium on Saturday...
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Women's Central League 2026: March 28 preview with Hannah Wignall
Adam Cooper was joined by Hannah Wignall to discuss the season ahead, and the round one matches in the 2026 women's Central League. LISTEN ABOVE
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Men's Central League 2026: March 28 Preview with Joe Serci
The 2026 men's Central League football competition begins this weekend. To preview the season, and the weekend's games, Adam was joined by new correspondent, Joe...
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Wellington production company launches new way to deliver grassroots sport to audiences
A new model of broadcasting grassroots sports has been launched by a Wellington company. Mauri Productions have launched their new network via YouTube —Kiwi Sports...
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Plimmer eyes big score in home city as White Ferns head to Wellington
The White Ferns won Friday's third Twenty20 international against South Africa by six wickets at Eden Park. A close finish looked to be brewing as the White Ferns...
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Hurricanes assistant coach reflects on 'pleasing' 50-7 thrashing of Highlanders
The Hurricanes have underlined their status as Super Rugby frontrunners, demolishing the Highlanders 50-7 in Dunedin. The visitors ran in eight tries to one and...
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Former Black Cap Luke Woodcock opens up on cancer diagnosis
A former Black Cap is appealing for help to afford costly international treatment in a bid to save his life after being diagnosed with a brain tumour. Luke Woodcock,...
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Phoenix desperate to restore pride under Greenacre
The Wellington Phoenix begin a new chapter this weekend under interim coach Chris Greenacre. Their match against Sydney FC is the first since Giancarlo Italiano's...
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Canes prepare for brutal Fijian heat and physical Drua pack
A tough overseas assignment for the Hurricanes in their second match of the new Super Rugby season. They meet the Fijian Drua in Lautoka, with challenging conditions...
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Firebirds return to red ball cricket eager to end season on a positive
Domestic cricket's final chapter of the summer begins this weekend with a return to the Plunket Shield for four rounds. The Wellington Firebirds travel to Napier...
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Phoenix desperate to break Auckland's stranglehold on Kiwi A-League derby
Will it be a case of sixth time lucky for the Wellington Phoenix in the A-League Kiwi derby against Auckland FC? The final all-Kiwi match up of the season is on...
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Serious Brett Cameron injury mars opening Hurricanes win
The Hurricanes opened the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific campaign with a 52-10 victory over Moana Pasifika in Wellington. However, the win was marred by the serious knee...
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All Sport Breakfast LIVE at Women's Amateur Asia-Pacific Championship
Adam Cooper was on site for the All Sport Breakfast LIVE at Royal Wellington Golf Course ahead of round three of the Women's Amateur Asia-Pacific Championship. Listen...
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Carlo Armiento reflects on another Phoenix defeat
Phoenix coach Giancarlo Italiano's lamenting some “inexcusable” defending after falling to a 3-2 loss at home to Melbourne Victory in football's men's A-League. Wellington...
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Kirifi hoping to set new heights after breakthrough 2025 rugby season
The Hurricanes fine tune for the Super Rugby season in Porirua on Saturday, with their final pre-season match against the Chiefs. 'Canes co-captain Du'Plessis Kirifi...
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Champion track and field athletes arrange coaching clinic in Wellington
The annual Capital Classic Athletics meet takes place at Newtown Park on Sunday as part of the summer athletics calendar. Before the competition, decorated athletes...
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'Disappointed': Phoenix coach Italiano at a loss to explain rollercoaster Melbourne City draw
The Wellington Phoenix have missed another chance to rise to the A-League's top six, conceding two late goals to settle for a 2-all draw with Melbourne City. Adam...
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Jess Kerr: Treating today's Super Smash final like 'any other match'
The Wellington Blaze chase more history on Saturday, chasing a record-extending 10th Super Smash T20 title when meeting Auckland in the grand final at Christchurch's...
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Racing Identity Des Coppins shares tips for 153rd Wellington Cup
Thousands will flock to Wellington's Trentham Racecourse for the 153rd running of the Wellington Cup race, for a day of racing and entertainment. Adam Cooper spoke...
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Wellington Bowls: Playoff preview Jan 31st
Ahead of interclub playoffs, Bowls Wellington board member Rod Leitch joins Adam Cooper to preview the weekend's action. LISTEN ABOVE
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US-based Wellington golfer's preparation on track for historic WAAP championship
The countdown is on for the Asia-Pacific's preeminent women's amateur golf championship at Royal Wellington early next month. The Women's Amateur Asia Pacific Championship...
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Paremata-Plimmerton hoping for festival atmosphere at national club 7s
More than a dozen teams from around the country will head to Ngati Toa domain over the long Waitangi weekend for the National Club Sevens tournament. The Paremata-Plimmerton...
