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: Recapping the action from the Australian Open
James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss on the Australian Open, the upcoming Super Rugby season and the T20 World Cup. LISTEN ABOVE
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Women's Amateur Asia-Pacific Championship: What can golf fans expect?
The Women's Amateur Asia-Pacific Championship is set to get underway at the Royal Wellington Golf Club later this month. Amateur golfer Caitlin Maurice joined Piney...
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Explained: What is Hyrox and why are people into it?
The BYD Auckland Hyrox competition has kicked off for another year. The race combines eight 1km bouts of running and eight workout stations, with more Kiwis getting...
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Wellington Blaze beat out Auckland Hearts in women's T20
Wellington Blaze skipper Jess Kerr has revealed the secret of the side's winning culture after claiming a third-straight women's Super Smash T20 title in Christchurch. Beating...
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Northern Brave scores victory over Canterbury Kings in Super Smash T20 final
Captain Robbie O'Donnell is relieved the Northern Brave men's cricket team didn't fall at the final hurdle. The Braves have beaten the Canterbury Kings by five wickets...
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Auckland FC's Jesse Randall to sign on with Dundee United
In-form Auckland FC forward Jesse Randall is on the move after the current season in football's A-League. Scottish Premiership side Dundee United have announced...
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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast: 01 February 2026
Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Sunday 1 February. Get the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast every Saturday and...
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Djokovic v Alcaraz: Tennis stars chasing records at Australian Open
History is on the line for both the men's singles finalists at the Australian Open tonight. The match between 38-year-old Novak Djokovic and 22-year-old Carlos Alcaraz. Tennis...
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T20 World Cup 2026: What can fans expect?
The tenth edition of the ICC T20 Cricket World Cup is set to kick off next week. The event will run from February 7 to March 8, kicking off with Pakistan taking...
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"We know how to win": Wellington Blaze confident heading into Super Smash Final
The Wellington Blaze have made it into the Super Smash Finals. They’re facing off against the Auckland Hearts tomorrow at Hagley Oval, both teams vying for the...
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"The Grand Final of Grand Finals": Brad Thorn reflects on career, new book 'Champions Do Extra'
One of the most enduring two-code careers in Australasian sport belongs to Brad Thorn. An All Black, Crusader, Highlander, Bronco, Queenslander, and Kangaroo, Thorn...
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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast: 31 January 2026
On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 31st January 2026, an incredible night of tennis was served up at Rod Laver Arena last night, with both...
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"Remarkable" matches set the stage for intense Aussie Open Grand Final
The top four men's seeds have played out a pair of epic semifinals at the Australian Tennis Open. 10-time champion Novak Djokovic will meet number one seed Carlos...
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"Top 5 of all time": Robbie Koenig unpacks Aussie Open semi-finals
Novak Djokovic will face Carlos Alcaraz to decide the men's title at the Australian Tennis Open after two marathon five-set semifinals. 10-time champion Djokovic...
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James McOnie: What can we learn from Wayne Smith's departure?
James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss Wayne Smith leaving NZR, Fernando Mendoza, Indiana QB and emerging cricket talent. LISTEN ABOVE
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Leon Busby talks MLB offseason drama, CFB playoffs recap, and the NFL playoffs
US sports correspondent Leon Busby joined Piney to discuss the MLB offseason drama, the CFB playoffs recap, and the NFL playoffs. LISTEN ABOVE
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Karaka Millions: Well Written races to victory
Well Written won racing fans over at Auckland's Ellerslie with an unexpected victory. Well Written found herself in an awkward spot midfield on the outer rounding...
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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast: 25 January 2026
Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Sunday 25 January. Get the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast every Saturday and...
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Australian Open: Djokovic moves to round 4, Osaka backs out
10-time men's champion Novak Djokovic is through to round four at the Australian Tennis Open after a straight sets win in Melbourne. Also advancing in the men's...
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Brendon McCullum's future with England under scrutiny
England suffered a significant defeat in the latest Ashes series, and it's prompted discussion about some changes within the ranks. Brendon McCullum is contracted...
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'Hard to fathom': Eddie Jones raises questions over Scott Robertson's dismissal
Former Wallabies coach Eddie Jones has called on New Zealand Rugby to come clean on the real reason for Scott Robertson's dismissal. Jones believes Razor can't have...
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A Brief Walk Through New Zealand Rugby: Tony Hargood's unique fundraiser for the NZ Rugby Foundation
Former Wairarapa-Bush rugby CEO Tony Hargood is currently walking the length of the country to raise awareness and a few dollars for the NZ Rugby Foundation. The...
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"Wasn't even aware of it": Finn Allen on scoring record sixes in the Big Bash
Finn Allen has had a superb Big Bash campaign with the Perth Scorchers. He’s the competition’s second highest run scorer with a total of 430, just three runs behind...
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"No honeymoon period": Who could hit the ground running as All Blacks coach?
It’s been nine days since the biggest sports story in recent history played out, with Scott Robertson departure as All Blacks coach. Attention has now turned to...
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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast: 24 January 2026
On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 24th January 2026, Gregor Paul and Tony Johnson join Piney to discuss NZ Rugby’s next moves after parting...
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James McOnie: What happened with Scott Robertson?
James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss Scott Robertson's dismissal as All Blacks coach, as well as Finn Allen's recent performance. LISTEN...
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Wellington Phoenix sign on Norway's Sander Kartum
The newest recruit for the Wellington Phoenix has outlined how he'll help his new side push for playoff football. 30-year-old Norwegian midfielder Sander Kartum...
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Could NZ's Floorball side advance to the World Championships?
Ten nations have been competing for their spot at the Asia-Oceania qualifiers for this year's Floorball World Championships in Finland. NZ Floorball coach Christian...
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'Going down in the history books': Tiaan Whelpton on latest sprinting title
An array of personal bests and maiden titles have been claimed at the Potts Classic athletics event in Hawke's Bay. Sprinters Tiaan Whelpton and Zoe Hobbs took out...
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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast: 18 January 2026
Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Sunday 18 January. Get the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast every Saturday and...
