Mike's Minute: Time to go back to the bigger picture for the election
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'It means a lot': Aussie Elijah Pepper named NZ NBL MVP after standout Saints campaign
In their 40 seasons of the National Basketball League, the Wellington Saints have been involved in 21 Grand Finals. They'll again look to continue the legacy and...
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Defending All Star champion "Big Frank" ready for massive Wellington wrestling event
It's a week out from another major wrestling event in Wellington, as organisers prepare a night of family-friendly fun and entertainment, all in the name of arena...
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Wellington NPC captain says Kirifi will bring immense physicality in backline move
Wellington's team to meet Auckland in round two of rugby's NPC saw the surprise move by loose forward Du'Plessis Kirifi to the backline. Kirifi will start in the...
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Central League Football: Women's Preview August 8 2026
Hannah Wignall joins Adam Cooper to preview the weekend's action in the women's Central League football competition. LISTEN ABOVE
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Arena Wrestling is back for 2026 after successful Wellington return
Arena wrestling returned to Wellington last year for the first time in 35 years, providing an action-packed night of fun and entertainment to more than 1,000 spectators...
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Central League Football: August 1 2026 preview
Ahead of the weekend's Central League action, Adam catches up with Joe Serci from the Tackld Podcast. As well as discussing the weekend's action, they chat the recent...
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NZ 800m record holder James Preston eyes Comm Games success after battling vertigo
The Commonwealth Games in Glasgow will be the second career marquee event for national 800m record holder James Preston, having made his Olympic debut at Paris in...
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Miramar Rangers eye Chatham Cup success during competitive 2026 Central League
The Miramar Rangers are the sole Wellington team remaining in football's Chatham Cup, and have a trip down to Christchurch on Sunday to meet Cashmere Technical. Adam...
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Rivals Petone and Hutt Old Boys Marist prepare to do battle in Wellington club rugby final
Ahead of the 2026 Jubilee Cup club rugby final, Adam Cooper previews the match with Petone coach Carne Green and Hutt Old Boys Marist captain Waylon Tuhuro-Robinson. LISTEN...
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Central League Football: July 25 2026 preview
Adam Cooper is joined by Seatoun goalkeeper Alex Karantze to preview the weekend's action in the women's Central League football competition. LISTEN ABOVE
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Saints searching for better game starts ahead of final week of NBL's regular season
The Wellington Saints have three games left to improve on their current fourth placing ahead of the start of the NBL season. The final stretch starts with a home...
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Irish rugby fan says ABs test is the 'Big One' for their Nations Championship campaign
Ireland returns to New Zealand for the first time since their shock 2022 series win over the All Blacks, to try and break their 52-match unbeaten run at Eden Park. Ahead...
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Central League Football: July 18 2026 Preview
Adam Cooper is joined for his weekly football wrap by Joe Serci from the Tackld Podcast. They feature round 14 of the men's Central League, while also revisiting...
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Chatham Cup Football 2026: July 4 Preview
Just 16 teams remain in football's 2026 Chatham Cup heading into the weekend's fourth round action. Joe Serci from the Tackld Podcast joined Adam Cooper to preview...
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2016 Hurricanes title-winners hoping for replicated success a decade on
The Hurricanes host the Chiefs in this year's Super Rugby final, ten years on from the franchise's last appearance when the 2016 team won its solitary title. One...
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Hurricanes superfans travel 17,000km ahead of Super Rugby final
The Hurricanes appearing a Super Rugby final for the first time in 10 years will feel like a longtime coming for the side's fanbase. It's feeling extra special for...
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NBA Correspondent predicts at least two more games in finals series
The New York Knicks hold a 3-1 series lead over the San Antonio Spurs in the 2026 NBA Finals and are just one win away from securing their first championship since...
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'They're not going to walk down here and give us the game': Kirifi on Blues semifinal
The top-qualifying Hurricanes, and lucky loser Blues, meet in Wellington on Saturday night to determine who will meet the Chiefs in the Super Rugby Pacific final. With...
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Pulse coach in the dark over future ahead of final ANZ Premiership match
The ANZ Premiership enters its final round with three of the six teams unable to advance to the playoffs. It means the Pulse, Stars, and Magic are preparing for...
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Chatham Cup 2026: Four Wellington-based match-ups in round three
Ahead of round three of football's Chatham Cup, Adam Cooper previewed the weekend's action with Joe Serci from the Tackld podcast. They also updated the continued...
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Victorious 2025 captain returns to Wellington Saints for rest of NBL
2025 championship-winning captain Hyrum Harris is returning to the Wellington Saints. Harris re-joins the NBL reigning champions for the rest of their title defence,...
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'The team song got to a good volume': Hurricanes delighted with Brumbies playoff thrashing
The Hurricanes have flexed their muscles to begin the Super Rugby playoffs, thrashing the Brumbies 66-12 on a wet Wellington night. The playoffs' top qualifiers...
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'This is where we've set up a life': Tyrel Lomax re-signs with Hurricanes and AB's
All Blacks prop Tyrel Lomax has extended his time with New Zealand Rugby for another three years. Despite reported overseas interest in the 48-test tighthead, Lomax...
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'News to us': 'Canes coaches claim no knowledge of Fineanganofo UK contract U-turn
An under-strength Hurricanes team has been defeated 47-14 by the Crusaders to open Super Rugby's final round - a result that has no implications on the Hurricanes'...
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Petone striker praises club's investment in women's game ahead of Cup clash
After a historic 2025, which included an appearance in football's National League for the first time, Petone FC have made an impressive start to 2026. Petone top...
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Chatham Cup: Major match-up in Wellington as part of round two
Round two of football's Chatham Cup features a mouth-watering contest between the two leading teams in the Central League, Wellington Olympic and Miramar Rangers. Joe...
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Phoenix confident with player retention in efforts to better historic women's A-League season
Planning has already begun for the Wellington Phoenix women's 2026-27 season, after the side fell short in its maiden grand final appearance last Saturday. Director...
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'We've just got to keep doing what we've been doing well': Hurricanes co-captain on cementing top spot
After the Crusaders' win over the Chiefs to open the penultimate round of Super Rugby, the Hurricanes need just two competition points in their final two matches...
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'I absolutely love it': Cory Jane on Hurricanes coaching milestone
A milestone at the Hurricanes in Saturday's Super Rugby derby against the Blues in Auckland. Cory Jane becomes the first person to both play and coach 100 matches...
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Yellow Fever confident of drowning out Melbourne fans in A-League final
Dozens of members of the Welington Phoenix fan group, Yellow Fever, have flown to Melbourne to support the team in the club's maiden A-League grand final. The Phoenix...
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