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 Australian Open
James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss the Australian Open, the Chris Wood saga and the Drua v Los Angeles clash. LISTEN ABOVE
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Auckland FC hoping for comeback ahead of Western Sydney clash
Auckland FC is hoping to turn their luck around and keep up the momentum after their mid-season slump. The Kiwi side is set to head into their third game in nine...
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Kiwi freeskier Luca Harrington recaps 'insane' X Games debut
'Insane' is how rising New Zealand snow sports star Luca Harrington describes his 2025 so far. The 20-year-old Wānaka-born freeskier has now won three events, headlined...
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Tour Down Under: Ecuador's Narváez claims lead
Ecuador's Jhonatan Narváez has claimed the leader's orange jersey after the penultimate stage of the Tour Down Under in Adelaide. Narváez secured victory in the...
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Craig Gabriel: A phenomenal season for Madison Keys
American tennis player Madison Keys feels letting go of the need to be a Grand Slam champion has been the key to her finally becoming one. The 29-year-old's beaten...
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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast: 26 January 2025
On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 26th January 2025, Tim Seifert had a great time in the BBL, he was named in FOX Cricket's team of the...
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Kiwi cricketer Tim Seifert looks back on highlights from the T20 circuit
Kiwi wicket-keeper batsman Tim Seifert has gotten his first taste of the Australian 'Big Bash' competition - and he's looking for more. He's looking back on a mixed-bag...
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Te Kaha Stadium's construction well on schedule - Venues Otautahi CEO
Theres now less than 500 days until the new Christchurch stadium is scheduled to be completed. Venues Otautahi is overseeing the build of Te Kaha, and CEO Caroline...
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"Very possible" Djokovic's open winning streak is over - journalist
Controversial scenes last night at Rod Laver arena as Novak Djokovic retired after just the first set in his semifinal against Alexander Zverev, shocking the crowd....
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Hamish Kerr aims to give NZ crowds "a good show" in next competition
High Jumper Hamish Kerr makes his long-awaited return after winning Gold in Paris, slated to compete at the Cooks Classic in Wanganui this weekend. He headlines...
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"Action aplenty" as the Karaka Millions kick off in Auckland
The biggest domestic racing event in New Zealand has returned. The Karaka Millions kick off today in Auckland, the first of a six race schedule starts at 4:38 this...
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Unpacking Richie Mo'unga's eligibility saga with Elliott Smith
Richie Mo'unga will remain in Japan after New Zealand Rugby’s bid to get him out of his Toshiba contract failed. It comes after months of speculation as to whether...
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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast: 25 January 2025
On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 25th January 2025, the Richie Mo'unga eligibility saga continues to drag on. He’ll remain in Japan after...
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"It means everything": Zoi Sadowski-Synnott claims another X Games Gold
Zoi Sadowski-Synnott once again is celebrating Gold at the X Games in Aspen. She was victorious in the women's slopestyle, recording a 94.66 score, which featured...
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James McOnie: Can the Kiwi side bounce back in SailGP?
Ahead of the second day of SailGP, James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to recap day one - and discuss what Kiwi sailing fans can expect this afternoon. LISTEN...
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SailGP: What can racing fans expect from day two?
A win in the last race of day one has turned around a poor start by New Zealand to their home SailGP regatta in Auckland. After a fourth, eighth and sixth, the Peter...
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Phoenix forward David Ball unpacks team departure
Wellington Phoenix have parted ways with club centurion David Ball, freeing up a spot ahead of the A-League's transfer window. The club and English striker Ball...
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'Fantastic': Mattias Coutts celebrates winning Moth World Championships title
19-year-old Mattias Coutts is looking back on achieving a personal goal and making sailing history after winning the Moth World Championships. The son of Kiwi sailing...
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Black Foils strategist hopes to remedy team performance ahead of SailGP day two
The Black Foils are adamant bad starts can be remedied ahead of day two of the New Zealand Sail Grand Prix on Auckland's harbour. The Kiwi crew are fourth overall...
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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast: 19 January 2025
On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 19 January 2025, Piney is looking ahead to the second day of SailGP for more racing action. SailGP chief...
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'Amazing': British sailing great recaps first day of SailGP
Former two-time world champion in the Women's 470 sailing class, Hannah Mills, has been quick to offer positive feedback regarding yesterday's SailGP regatta in...
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'Passionate': Italian SailGP CEO hopeful ahead of Auckland regatta
Italian SailGP CEO Jimmy Spithill is pleasantly surprised at how competitive the newcomers are. Despite having a new team and limited time to get to grips with the...
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SailGP Auckland: Andy Maloney opens up about making the switch to the Brazilian side
Andy Maloney is relishing the chance to hit the Waitemata Harbour in different colours this weekend. The Kiwi sailor is the flight controller for the new Brazilian...
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SailGP's Sir Russell Coutts confirms conversations about long-term hosting agreement in Auckland
Auckland could become a fixture of the SailGP calendar for years to come, with Sir Russell Coutts confirming the global foiling league is in conversations regarding...
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Thrills and possible spills as Sail GP teams adapt to new boats
Auckland's maiden SailGP event this weekend could provide some extra thrills – and even spills. Not only are the fleet competing with the new high-speed foils,...
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Free-to-air or paywall: Is money or exposure more important for broadcast sport?
Sky TV appears to be in the box seat to secure top-level rugby rights, including the All Blacks, for another five years – at a drastically reduced rate – but fans...
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"Ruthless sailing": Team USA's 'revved up' for the Sail GP season
Team USA is ready to take on the waters at Auckland’s Waitemata Harbour. The first Sail GP races get under way today, with 11 teams competing for the win. Taylor...
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Sail GP: Team Brazil CEO hopes for a surprising result
Team Brazil’s CEO is hoping for a surprising result in Auckland. The new team came second to last in Dubai, but reports show that they’ve been sailing very well...
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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast: 18 January 2025
On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 18 January 2025, Jason Pine is broadcasting live from the Sail GP village ahead of this weekend’s racing...
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"Something a bit different": New T-Foils are an 'exciting change' for Sail GP
Some high-octane racing is expected on Auckland’s waters today, as the Sail GP kicks off in Waitemata Harbour. Australia’s flight controller Jason Waterhouse has...
