Weekend Sport with Jason Pine
Weekend Sport with Jason Pine on Newstalk ZB brings you all the action and reaction to the sporting weekend.
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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 Harvie-Teare joined the show to give an update on where the construction is at and the plans for when the build is complete.
Harvie-Teare told Piney that they’re designing a programme of events for the first 3-6 months after the stadium’s completion.
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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.
Meanwhile, in the other semifinal Jannik Sinner had little resistance as he cruised to a straight sets win over American Ben Shelton.
Kiwi tennis journalist Dave Worsley was in the crowd, and joined Piney to discuss exactly what happened and what we can exp...
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 the event alongside Para Athlete Anna Grimaldi, middle-distance runner Sam Tanner, and triple jumper Ethan Olivier.
He joins Piney to discuss the beginning of his new season.
“It is a pretty cool opportunity now to compete in New Zealand and, and get out...
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 afternoon.
TAB Bookie Thad Taylor joins Piney to offer his thoughts and best bets for the upcoming races.
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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 NZR’s bid to release him from his contract failed. Elliott Smith unpacks what has gone on between NZR and Mo'unga up to this point.
Kiwi Snowboarder Zoi Sadowski-Synnott stops in for a chat after picking up another gold medal at X Games Aspen.
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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 the star first five will return to the All Blacks in 2025.
Piney caught up with Newstalk ZB’s voice of rugby Elliott Smith to find out what's been going on between NZR, Scott Robertson, and Richie Mo'unga up to this point.
“They don't want to let him go...
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 a backside triple cork 1440 - the first-ever triple-cork in women's competition. It’s her 5th Gold in the Women's Slopestyle and 6th overall at X Games.
Piney caught up with her to celebrate yet another success on the slopes of Aspen.
“I put down a run ...
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.
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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 Burling-helmed crew rebounded to take the fourth and final race of the day.
Australia leads the regatta standings on 34 points from Great Britain and Spain, with New Zealand fourth.
Sailing commentator Steve Morrison joined Piney to unpack what we can expect from day t...
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 said in a statement they'd 'mutually agreed' to terminate the remaining six months of his playing contract, ending five and a half years at the Phoenix.
Ball joined Piney to explain further.
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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 legend Russell Coutts claimed the title at Manly Sailing Club last Thursday.
Coutts joined Piney to discuss the win.
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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 executive Sir Russell Coutts confirmed a long term hosting agreement is on the cards, as conversations have started up regarding the event's future.
Italian SailGP CEO Jimmy Spithill joined Piney to discuss the team's outlook ahead of the second day of sailing.
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 after winning the final fleet race of day one.
They had three miscued starts but still recovered to finish fourth and sixth in two of the races.
Team strategist Liv Mackay joined Piney to explain how the team can overtake their opposition.
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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 Auckland.
The current Emirates Great Britain strategist said yesterday's race had some tough moments - but noted yesterday was an 'amazing' day for the team overall.
Mills joined Piney to explain further.
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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 SailGP yachts, the Italians are 5th heading into this afternoon's final stanza of the season's second regatta in Auckland.
Spithill was rapt with their two 3rds and two 7ths on Day One- and told Piney being competitive so early in the season is a major first step.
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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 SailGP team, after leaving the New Zealand team in the off-season.
Maloney joined Piney to unpack the challenges that came with the move.
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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 a long-term hosting deal in the City of Sails.
This year’s event in Auckland is the third of a four-year hosting agreement in New Zealand, with Christchurch hosting the first two editions on Lyttelton Harbour.
The event has followed suit in terms of quality of racing an...
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, they'll be split into two six-boat heats, meaning more races – and possibly more close shaves on the tight Waitematā Harbour course.
Dylan Fletcher, the driver for Team Great Britain, told Piney that there’s been plenty of differences between the teams as they ad...
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 could yet find some games on a free-to-air channel such as TVNZ or New Zealand Rugby’s own digital platform.
The deal is reportedly worth $85 million a year, well below the existing $111 million annual deal expiring at the end of the year.
Hamish McLennan, ch...
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