https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/rss NZME Every Saturday morning, Adam Cooper brings you the best in local, national and international sport. Previews, reviews, results and reaction from our own ba Sat, 18 Apr 2026 04:01:35 Z en https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/audio/rachin-ravindra-relishing-odi-opening-spot-ahead-of-3rd-england-match/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/audio/rachin-ravindra-relishing-odi-opening-spot-ahead-of-3rd-england-match/ The Black Caps and England meet in their third and final ODI at Wellington's Sky Stadium on Saturday, with the hosts having wrapped up the series 2-nil. Fri, 31 Oct 2025 22:03:07 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/wellington-college-national-secondary-school-basketball-champs-for-first-time/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/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. Fri, 06 Oct 2023 20:14:15 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/jubilee-cup-final-preview-2023-paremata-plimmerton-v-oriental-rongotai/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/jubilee-cup-final-preview-2023-paremata-plimmerton-v-oriental-rongotai/ It's club rugby finals day at the Hutt Recreation Ground. Fri, 21 Jul 2023 21:19:05 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/hot-property-july-4th-2023/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/hot-property-july-4th-2023/ Landlord Matt Ryan joined Nick Mills to chat all things property. Tue, 04 Jul 2023 00:43:58 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/paremata-plimmerton-soaking-up-maiden-swindale-shield-title/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/paremata-plimmerton-soaking-up-maiden-swindale-shield-title/ Paremata-Plimmerton claimed their maiden Swindale Shield club rugby title last weekend. Fri, 30 Jun 2023 18:53:48 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/saints-forward-trust-and-accountability-key-to-successful-nbl-season/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/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. Fri, 26 May 2023 21:10:58 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/hockey-wellington-council-fees-are-impairing-the-viability-of-sports/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/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. Mon, 22 May 2023 02:05:43 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/david-chote-phoenix-form-slump-followed-coach-and-player-exit-announcements/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/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. Sat, 06 May 2023 03:38:01 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/college-sport-wellington-high-council-fees-a-barrier-to-kids-playing-sport/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/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. Fri, 05 May 2023 21:20:55 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/wellington-councillors-opt-against-review-of-sports-facility-costs/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/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 facilities. Fri, 28 Apr 2023 21:38:18 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/local-multisport-scene-thriving-ahead-of-large-wairarapa-event/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/local-multisport-scene-thriving-ahead-of-large-wairarapa-event/ A significant event on the local multisport calendar this Saturday April 1, with the 35th running of the annual Wairarapa Multisports Club mountain duathlon. Wed, 29 Mar 2023 18:47:51 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/rachin-ravindra-tough-selection-battle-ahead-for-odi-world-cup/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/rachin-ravindra-tough-selection-battle-ahead-for-odi-world-cup/ Having played three tests and six Twenty20 intenationals for New Zealand, it's been confirmed Wellington allrounder Rachin Ravindra will make his ODI debut for New Zealand against Sri Lanka at Eden Park on Saturday. Fri, 24 Mar 2023 21:03:21 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/hurricanes-looking-for-consistency-in-first-home-outing-of-2023/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/hurricanes-looking-for-consistency-in-first-home-outing-of-2023/ The Hurricanes head into their first home Super Rugby Pacific match of 2023 on the back of two victories in Australia to begin the new season. Sat, 11 Mar 2023 00:07:26 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/athletics-mcevedy-shield-celebrates-100th-event/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/athletics-mcevedy-shield-celebrates-100th-event/ The McEvedy Shield is one of the most iconic events on Wellington's college sport calendar. Fri, 10 Mar 2023 19:45:00 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/hurricanes-poua-seeking-back-to-back-wins-in-first-sky-stadium-double-header/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/hurricanes-poua-seeking-back-to-back-wins-in-first-sky-stadium-double-header/ A historic night ahead at Wellington's Sky Stadium, where the first ever Hurricanes double header takes place. Fri, 10 Mar 2023 19:04:31 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/phillip-wilson-national-single-sculls-title-a-special-moment/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/phillip-wilson-national-single-sculls-title-a-special-moment/ Wearing his Petone club colours, national rowing squad member Phillip Wilson claimed the New Zealand mens' single sculls rowing title at the recent national championships in Lake Ruataniwha near Twizel. Mon, 20 Feb 2023 21:22:30 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/luke-woodcock-wellington-blaze-in-strong-stead-for-eighth-t20-title/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/luke-woodcock-wellington-blaze-in-strong-stead-for-eighth-t20-title/ The Wellington Blaze head into Saturday's Twenty20 Super Smash final in Christchurch seeking their record-extending eighth title. Fri, 10 Feb 2023 20:11:25 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/countdown-to-150th-wellington-cup-day-at-trentham/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/countdown-to-150th-wellington-cup-day-at-trentham/ Adam Cooper speaks to some notable names to count down to the 150th running of the Wellington Cup at Trentham. Fri, 27 Jan 2023 20:20:53 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/remembering-former-nz-cricketer-bruce-murray/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/remembering-former-nz-cricketer-bruce-murray/ Bruce Murray, a former Wellington and New Zealand cricketer who played a major role in New Zealand's first ever Test win in Pakistan, has died aged 82. Fri, 13 Jan 2023 19:30:31 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/blaze-and-firebirds-in-line-for-successful-domestic-t20-campaigns/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/blaze-and-firebirds-in-line-for-successful-domestic-t20-campaigns/ Domestic cricket's 2022-23 Super Smash Twenty20 season is underway later this week. Mon, 19 Dec 2022 21:52:27 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/wellington-golfer-scores-remarkable-59-at-shandon/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/wellington-golfer-scores-remarkable-59-at-shandon/ Wellington golfer Richard Pegg has shot his best ever round in 30 years as a member at the Shandon Golf Club - an 11-under par round of 59. Fri, 09 Dec 2022 21:54:00 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/new-all-weather-training-facility-a-game-changer-for-wellington-cricketers/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/new-all-weather-training-facility-a-game-changer-for-wellington-cricketers/ Cricket Wellington and New Zealand Cricket have unveiled their new modern all-weather training facility on the grounds of Wellington College. Fri, 09 Dec 2022 19:45:28 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/us-based-wellington-tennis-pro-reflects-on-satisfying-2022/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/us-based-wellington-tennis-pro-reflects-on-satisfying-2022/ 2022 saw Wellington tennis pro Kiranpal (KP) Pannu break inside the world's top 700 after starting the year ranked outside the top 1000. Fri, 09 Dec 2022 19:31:27 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/tim-payne-phoenix-have-worked-extremely-hard-during-a-league-break/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/wellington/all-sport-breakfast-wellington/tim-payne-phoenix-have-worked-extremely-hard-during-a-league-break/ The Wellington Phoenix return to the A-League following the World Cup break just outside the top eight, and cross the ditch to meet second-placed Western Sydney Wanderers. Fri, 09 Dec 2022 19:19:58 Z