All Sport Breakfast Wellington

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 Mel Bennett spent two seasons as Whai coach - she joined Adam Cooper to preview the game and look back on the season thus far. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 bowls reports on Newstalk ZB will resume on January 18, 2025. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Wilson from Cricket Wellington joins Adam Cooper to preview the final day of premier club cricket for 2024. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Cooper to reflect on the season so far and look ahead to the playoffs.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 of the dead rubber third test in Hamilton, Blundell joined Adam Cooper to preview the match.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cricket Wellington's Matt Wilson joins Adam Cooper for a preview of the weekend's local cricket. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam Cooper is joined by Jason Puddick for a summary of all things bowls. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Golf's 2024 Interprovincial National tournament is being held across the Russley and Harewood courses in Christchurch from Tuesday. Golf Wellington's Steve Weir, and long-serving Wellington men's captain Jonno Cane joined Adam Cooper to preview Wellington's campaigns. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 are 2020 men's singles champion Isaac Becroft, who's currently at Oklahoma State University. He joined Adam Cooper to reflect on some pleasing results in 2024, and what lies ahead as his time studying draws to a close. LISTEN ABOVE See...

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 Stadium. Midfielder Emma Starr joined Adam Cooper to preview the final. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 codes, and what his focuses will be early on. They also discussed the club game, high performance expectations for the Blaze and Firebirds, and how the Basin Reserve can continue to be one of the country's top cricket venues. LISTEN AB...

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 final with a round to spare. But, the sides are in Palmerston North this Saturday to showcase their skills and talent in a double header against the Mavericks. Men's captain Dylan Thomas joined Adam Cooper to preview the game, and reflect...

Local football analyst Dale Warburton joins Adam Cooper to preview the men's and women's National League football finals for 2024. The women's final from 1pm on Sunday will see Auckland United meet Waterside Karori, while in the men's final from 4pm Birkenhead United face Auckland City FC. Dale also wrapped the footballing yer from a local Wellington perspective. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/li...

Cricket Wellington's Matt Wilson brings an update looking ahead to the weekend's action in Wellington men's and women's premier club cricket. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Puddick joins Adam Cooper for an update on all the happenings in the local bowls scene, including a preview of round five of local interclub. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With just three rounds to go in the Tauihi National Basketball League, the Tokomanawa Queens seek to reclaim top spot when hosting the Mainland Pouākai at TSB Arena on Sunday afternoon.  Adam Cooper was joined by young point guard Alana Paewai to preview the game, and hear about her basketball journey.  LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wellington Phoenix will be without starting fullbacks Tim Payne and Sam Sutton for Sunday's A-League match against Melbourne Victory, through injury.  Captain Alex Rufer joined Adam Cooper to discuss the impact this has on the team, and how they're preparing for the match following the international break.  LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New statistics show basketball's unprecedented growth in New Zealand has continued, and the sport is tipped to become the most popular secondary school sport in the country by 2026.  Basketball participation has surged by 61% since the year 2000, while more traditional sports like netball, rugby, and cricket have seen a decline in numbers.  But it's estimated New Zealand is around 500 ba...

Matt Wilson from Cricket Wellington joins Adam Cooper to preview the weekend's action in men's and women's premier club cricket. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the final weekend of round robin action in football's National League around the country. Dale Warburton joins Adam Cooper for a preview. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam Cooper is joined by Jason Puddick to update the latest from Bowls Wellington, including several tournaments coming up through the weekend. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seattle Storm WNBA guard Jordan Horston headlines the Wellington-based Tokomanawa Queens side in this year's Tauihi National Basketball League. Horston has averaged 25 points and 10 rebounds for the table-topping Queens so far this season. Jordan Horston joined Adam Cooper to talk about the season so far, and preview the Queens' upcoming home game against the Southern Hoiho at Wellington's TSB Are...

Cricket Wellington's Matt Wilson joins Matt Buck to preview the weekend's action in premier men's and women's club cricket LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam Cooper is joined by local football analyst Dale Warburton to preview round eight of the men's National Football League. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wellington men's masters golfers are counting down to the 2024 Freyberg Masters tournament at the Invercargill golf club. Auckland won the title at Poverty Bay last year, which followed Wellington's consecutive titles in 2021 and 2022. Adam Cooper spoke to captain EJ Nicholson and team manager Steve Weir to preview Wellington's campaign. The tournament starts at the Otatara course on Tuesday,...