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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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast: 23 November 2025
Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Sunday 23 November. Get the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast every Saturday and...
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James McOnie: The All Blacks are getting predictable
James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss the All Blacks beating out Wales, the start of the Ashes and the Marlborough Sports awards. LISTEN...
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Las Vegas Grand Prix: Lawson to start sixth on the grid
The precipitation appears to be in the rear view mirror for this afternoon's Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix. It comes after Liam Lawson had to overcome the rain...
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Eli Katoa set to miss 2026 NRL season following brain surgery
Melbourne Storm star Eli Katoa is set to miss the 2026 NRL season, as he continues his recovery from head knocks that forced him to have brain surgery. Katoa suffered...
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Ashes: England suffers first-test defeat in Perth
Travis Head has delivered a pristine plate of Baz-ball against its creators to lead Australia to a one-nil Ashes cricket series lead over England. Opening the batting...
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Rugby recap: NZ Herald expert looks back on 2025 season
The All Blacks finished their 2025 season on a high note, by beating out Wales in Cardiff 52-26. Robertson and his coaching staff have come under increased scrutiny...
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'Held on to the ball': All Blacks assistant coach on the team's victory over Wales
Mixed emotions from All Blacks assistant coach Jason Holland after his final game with the national side - a 52-26 drubbing of Wales in Cardiff. Holland says it's...
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"Nothing new": Dan Hooker 'absolutely' the underdog heading into Tsarukyan bout
Dan Hooker returns to the Octagon for the first time in over a year. He’s facing the much-favoured Arman Tsarukyan for a shot at a world title fight. UFC on Sky...
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"Very special": Daryl Mitchell the second Kiwi to top ICC ODI men's batting rankings
Daryl Mitchell’s seemingly endless good form continues. After leading the Black Caps to an ODI win over the West Indies with a big century, he moved to #1 in the...
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What does Wales want out of the All Blacks clash?
The All Blacks will be looking to bounce back against a Welsh team who can't seem to catch a break. They've only won two tests since the 2023 Rugby World Cup,...
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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast: 22 November 2025
On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 22nd November 2025, Don Mackinnon, Chair of the NZ20 establishment committee, joins the show to offer...
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"Very good day for England": Ian Botham unpacks Ashes Day 1
A chaotic opening day of the first Ashes cricket test between Australia and England in Perth has seen 19 wickets fall – the most on the first day of an Ashes test...
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Division between batter and bowler clear on Ashes Day 1
The Ashes have gotten underway in an explosive fashion. The opening day saw England bundled out for 172 with Aussie paceman Mitchell Starc notching 7 for 58, the...
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‘The time is right’: Behind the push for NZ's own T20 franchise league
The time is right for New Zealand to join the rest of the world with a privately-backed, franchise Twenty20 league. That’s the message from Don Mackinnon, the man...
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James McOnie: What happened to the All Blacks?
James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss the All Blacks' loss to England and the Black Caps' prowess at Hagley Oval. LISTEN ABOVE
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Blair Tarrant talks Black Sticks retirement
Black Sticks defensive stalwart Blair Tarrant is retiring from international hockey after a career spanning 15 years. He began his career in Dunedin, and walked...
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'Frustrating for Scott Robertson': BBC rugby journo looks back on England victory
The UK has emerged victorious following their morning clash against the All Blacks. The hosts rallied from a 12-nil deficit to deny New Zealand an unbeaten Northern...
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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast: 16 November 2025
Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Sunday 16 November. Get the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast every Saturday and...
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2028 LA Olympics: Expert unpacks new schedule
The 2028 Olympic schedule has been unveiled and it's inspired debate about what it could mean for New Zealand. Some notable changes include athletics moving to the...
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Hillier in mix for PGA Tour spot after strong performance in Dubai
New Zealand golfer Daniel Hillier is in touch with a packed leaderboard at the season-ending DP World Championship in Dubai. An even-par third round 72 has the Kiwi...
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'Started with intent': All Blacks coach looks back on loss to England
There's disappointment among Kiwi fans after the All Blacks got knocked out of the Grand Slam. England has beaten New Zealand 33-19 at Twickenham, dashing hopes...
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"Always ready to pick up the phone": Jesse Randall unpacks surprise All Whites call up
It was a whirlwind weekend for Jesse Randall. On the Saturday the Auckland FC winger was the star of the Kiwi derby, tormenting the Wellington Phoenix with his...
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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast: 15 November 2025
On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 15th November 2025, former Black Cap and vastly experienced white ball cricketer Anton Devcich joined...
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"In a sense": Emma Twigg teases commitment to 2028 Olympics
Emma Twigg is on track for her sixth Olympic Games. She’s shifted her attention from flat water rowing to coastal rowing, which makes its debut at the 2028 LA...
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Black Ferns 'flashed their brilliance' despite falling short of RWC final
Allan Bunting is departing as Black Ferns coach. New Zealand Rugby has undertaken a review of the side's programme after their third at the World Cup. Bunting...
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All Blacks v England: Twickenham clash a "key test" of ABs current strategies
Tomorrow's mouthwatering England-All Blacks test at Twickenham could decide the visitors' Grand Slam hopes. After two decisive victories over Ireland and Scotland,...
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What would it take to make a franchise T20 cricket league work in NZ?
Moves are underway to investigate how domestic T20 cricket might be revamped here in New Zealand. Among the suggestions being put forward are a franchise based...
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James McOnie: Recapping the All Black' win over Scotland
James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss the All Blacks' victory over Scotland, the A-League derby and the Pacific Championships final. LISTEN...
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All Blacks' 1924 Invincibles: New podcast examines side's history
The first Tairāwhiti rugby stars to grace the world stage emerged with the 1924 Invincibles. It's been over 100 years since the 1924-1925 All Blacks, including fullback...
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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast: 09 November 2025
Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Sunday 9 November. Get the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast every Saturday and...
