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Phoenix teenage goalkeeper eager to contribute in maiden derby
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Hurricanes coach: Set-piece strong, defence lacking in Crusaders defeat
The Hurricanes have suffered a 33-25 defeat to the Crusaders to open the 2025 Super Rugby season, despite leading 14-nil early in the game, and 22-14 at halftime. Assistant...
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Wellington Club Cricket: Feb 15 2025 Preview
Matt Wilson from Cricket Wellington brings Adam Cooper up to speed with all the latest in the men's and women's premier club cricket competitions. LISTEN ABOVE
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Wellington Bowls Report: Feb 15 2025
Bowls Wellington general manager Blake Signal joined Adam Cooper for the weekly bowls report. LISTEN ABOVE
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300-plus participants gather for Wellington Pickleball Cup
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Phoenix women determined to continue home winning streak against Victory
The Wellington Phoenix women are back home at Porirua Park to meet Melbourne Victory in the A-League on Saturday afternoon. The team hasn't lost at their home venue...
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Hurricanes entertain Wainuiomata fans with pre-season win over Blues
The Hurricanes wrapped up their Super Rugby pre-season campaign with a 31-19 win over the Blues, in front of 2,000 enthusiastic fans at Wainuiomata's William Jones...
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Wellington Club Cricket Preview: February 8 2025
Cricket Wellington's Matt Wilson brings Adam Cooper up to date with the latest from the premier men's and women's club competitions heading into the weekend. LISTEN...
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Wellington Bowls Report: Feb 8 2025
Jason Puddick brings Adam Cooper up to speed with the latest from Bowls Wellington, including a review of the Trans Tasman event at Naenae, and a preview of the...
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Cricket: Blaze's Kerr sisters reflect on dominant T20 form ahead of Super Smash finals
Sisters Melie and Jess Kerr have dominated the Wellington Blaze's performances this Super Smash season, ahead of finals weekend at the Basin Reserve. The pair joined...
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Wellington Club Cricket Preview: February 1, 2025
Cricket Wellington's Matt Wilson brings Adam Cooper up to speed with the matches ahead in the premier men's and women's club cricket competitions. He also recaps...
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Bowls Wellington Report: February 1 2025
Jason Puddick brings Adam up to speed with all the latest bowls happenings, including a preview of day two of the Trans Tasman bowls series at the Naenae club. LISTEN...
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Reigning champions headline Australian Open men's and women's finals
Top seed and two-time reigning champion, Aryna Sabalenka meets American 19th seed Madison Keys in Saturday's Australian Open final. Sunday's men's decider sees...
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Wellington Blaze solidify Super Smash playoff spot with Canterbury thrashing
The Wellington Blaze have locked in a Super Smash playoff spot with two rounds to spare, thrashing Canterbury by 10 wickets in Christchurch. White Ferns veteran...
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Wellington Club Cricket: January 25 2025 Preview
After the premier men's one-day champions were crowned last weekend in Wellington club cricket, the focus turns onto the women's T20 competition, with the Maureen...
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Bowls Wellington Report: January 25 2025
Jason Puddick brings Adam Cooper up to speed with the latest from Bowls Wellington heading into the weekend. LISTEN ABOVE
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Padel's growth set to surge with new Wellington indoor centre
Padel is considered the world's fastest growing racquet sport, and now Wellingtonians have the chance to play in New Zealand's first premium padel facility. The...
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Blaze and Firebirds motivated by centralised T20 final venue at home
This year's domestic Twenty20 Super Smash cricket event will feature a set final venue - Wellington's Basin Reserve - for both the women's and men's competitions. To...
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Tokomanawa Queens bid for second title in three Tauihi NBL seasons
The Tokomanawa Queens bid for their second Tauihi National Basketball League title on Sunday, when travelling to Tauranga to meet the Whai. Queens assistant coach...
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Bowls Wellington Report: December 21 2024
Jason Puddick from Bowls Wellington brings Adam Cooper up to speed with the latest from the bowls scene, including several events over the holiday period. Regular...
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Wellington Club Cricket: December 21 2024 Preview
Matt Wilson from Cricket Wellington joins Adam Cooper to preview the final day of premier club cricket for 2024. LISTEN ABOVE
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Basketball: Queens coach finds positives in travelling for Tauihi semifinals
The Tokomanawa Queens travel south to meet the Mainland Pouākai in the Tauihi National Basketball league playoffs on Saturday. Queens coach Tania Tupu joined Adam...
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Tom Blundell hopes fifth century is form slump turning point
Despite the Black Caps' 323-run trouncing by England in test two at the Basin Reserve, a highlight for New Zealand was Tom Blundell's fifth career century. Ahead...
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Wellington Bowls Report: December 14 2024
Adam Cooper is joined by Jason Puddick for a summary of all things bowls. LISTEN ABOVE
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Wellington Club Cricket: December 14 2024 Preview
Cricket Wellington's Matt Wilson joins Adam Cooper for a preview of the weekend's local cricket. LISTEN ABOVE
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Golf Interprovincials: Wellington heads to Christchurch with new-look teams
Golf's 2024 Interprovincial National tournament is being held across the Russley and Harewood courses in Christchurch from Tuesday. Golf Wellington's Steve Weir,...
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Wellington Tennis Open: US-based Becroft seeking another title at home
The Wellington Tennis Open begins this week at the Renouf Centre, showcasing the sport to local fans. Among the overseas-based Kiwi players returning for the event...
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Waterside Karori prepare for women's National League final with confidence
Waterside Karori are seeking a first women's National League football title in Sunday's grand final against defending champions Auckland United at North Harbour...
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Todd Bryant: Switching Codes to become new Cricket Wellington CEO
Todd Bryant has recently begun his new role as Cricket Wellington CEO, following a long tenure at Capital Football. He joined Adam Cooper to discuss his move across...
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Falcons head to Palmerston North after booking Premier Hockey League finals spots
The men's and women's Central Falcons, who represent the Lower North Island in the Premier Hockey League - have already reached next week's Premier Hockey League...
