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All Sport Breakfast Wellington
7AM-9AM Sat
Every Saturday morning, Adam Cooper brings you the best in local, national and international sport.
Previews, reviews, results and reaction from our own backyard, around New Zealand and across the world.
We pack it all into two hours every Saturday morning.
If it’s sport, we’ll cover it ... with a gold and black tinge!
Wellington's All Sports Breakfast, 7-9am Saturdays on Newstalk ZB.
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Olympic medallist launches bid for Paris 2024 at Wellington Open
Tokyo Olympic bronze medallist Marcus Daniell headlines the field for the upcoming Wellington Tennis Open, being held at the city's Renouf Centre from Wednesday. Daniell,...
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11-year-old among Wellington women's team preparing for golf's interprovincials
Golf's annual interprovincial championships head to the Kapiti Coast this week, with the men's and women's competitions played across the Paraparaumu Beach and Waikanae...
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Bonnie Jansen: Chloe Knott Phoenix exit puts A-League pay parity in limelight
Exiting midfielder Chloe Knott has lambasted the Wellington Phoenix after negotiating a release from the remainder of her A-League football contract.In a statement,...
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Adam Cooper: Wellington Rugby's Porirua move the right one, but a sign of the times
After 24 seasons, the Wellington Lions are poised to exit Wellington’s main sporting venue and downsize their home for NPC rugby matches, in a sign of the provincial...
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National Champions: Wellington Olympic reflect on maiden National Football League title
Wellington Olympic are the 2023 National League men’s football champions, following an epic final on Sunday. After some near misses against arch rivals Auckland...
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Dale Warburton: Wrap of 2023 Wellington club football season
Newstalk ZB Wellington's football analyst Dale Warburton joined Adam Cooper for a wrap of the 2023 season. He reflects on Wellington Olympic's success in the National...
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Wellington men's interprovincial golf team eyeing success on home courses
The Kapiti Coast will soon host the national interprovincial men's and women's golf championships, to be played on the Waikanae and Paraparaumu Beach courses from...
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Sky Stadium's CEO to step down at the end of the year
After a decade at the helm, Shane Harmon will step down as CEO of Sky Stadium at the end of the year. His time's overseen highlights including the 2015 Cricket World...
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Nathan Smith: Pleasing return to form after challenging injury
The Wellington Firebirds remain joint leaders of domestic cricket's Plunket Shield with Northern Districts after the two sides played out a draw at the Basin Reserve...
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David Chote: Phoenix central midfield key to continued success
The Wellington Phoenix men remain unbeaten in football's A-League after emerging from a chaotic match against Melbourne Victory with a 1-all draw in Melbourne. The...
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Lewis Clareburt: Auckland gives swimmer best chance of Olympic medal
Adam Cooper is joined by Wellington swimmer Lewis Clareburt ahead of the Commonwealth Games champion's move to Auckland. Lewis talks about the benefits of his move...
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Devon Conway: Preparing for in-form Australian batters at CWC
Black Caps opener Devon Conway joined Adam Cooper to look ahead to New Zealand's Cricket World Cup pool match against Australia on Saturday night. LISTEN LIVE
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Jason Holland: All Blacks must focus on containing Springboks contestable kicks
Adam Cooper previewed the Rugby World Cup final with former Hurricanes coach, and soon-to-be All Blacks assistant Jason Holland. LISTEN LIVE
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Bowls Wellington CEO Previews 2023-24 Summer Season
Bowls Wellington CEO Blake Signal joined Newstalk ZB's Adam Cooper to preview the 2023-24 summer season. LISTEN LIVE
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Irish rugby fans eager for side to break RWC quarterfinal curse
Adam Cooper was joined by Irish rugby expert Mark Fitzgerald to discuss Ireland's chances of booking a spot in the Rugby World Cup semifinals for the first time,...
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Taita cricketers eager to continue three-peat success
Taita head into the new premier Wellington club cricket season as reigning champions across all three formats after a dominant 2022-23 season. Team member Toby Barton...
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Wellington College: National Secondary School Basketball champs for first time
For the first time in school history, Wellington College claimed the National Secondary Schools' basketball title in Palmerston North last weekend. Squad members...
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Jubilee Cup Final Preview 2023: Paremata-Plimmerton v Oriental Rongotai
It's club rugby finals day at the Hutt Recreation Ground. Adam Cooper previewed the Jubilee Cup premier decider, with Oriental Rongotai coach Mason Malagamaali'i...
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Hot Property with Matt Ryan: July 4
Landlord Matt Ryan joined Nick Mills to chat all things property. This week, Matt addressed concerns over the Green Party's proposal to cap rent rises each year,...
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Paremata-Plimmerton soaking up maiden Swindale Shield title
Paremata-Plimmerton claimed their maiden Swindale Shield club rugby title last weekend. Their 43-31 win over Old Boys University saw the team finish with 12 wins...
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Saints Forward: Trust and accountability key to successful NBL season
A staunch test for the Wellington Saints in round 8 of the Sal's National Basketball League. The Saints host the in-form top of table Canterbury Rams at TSB Arena. Adam...
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Hockey Wellington: Council fees are impairing the viability of sports
Wellington Hockey is among a number of sports organisations asking for independent reviews into the cost of sports facilities across the Greater Wellington Region. CEO...
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David Chote: Phoenix form slump followed coach and player exit announcements
The Ufuk Talay era is over at the Wellington Phoenix, after a 2-0 defeat to Adelaide in the A-League elimination final on Friday night. It continued a frustrating...
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College Sport Wellington: High council fees a barrier to kids playing sport
College Sport Wellington is one of a number of sporting organisations unhappy with the cost of using Wellington City Council's sports facilities and grounds. 13...
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Wellington Councillors opt against review of sports facility costs
Wellington sporting organisations are growing increasingly frustrated with the lack of transparency from the Wellington City Council around the pricing of sports...
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