Jason Pine
Jason Pine is host of Weekend Sport 12md-3pm Saturday & Sunday on Newstalk ZB
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Jason Pine: Who has the stronger team, Auckland FC or Wellington Phoenix?
ANALYSIS: Who is stronger? Jason Pine breaks down the respective rosters.
All Whites power rankings: Ben Old and other rising stars shoot up leaderboard
Who are the most important players in head coach Darren Bazeley’s stable?
Jason Pine: Canada's Olympic spying on Football Ferns dirtier than the Seine
OPINION: Why did the reigning champions feel the need to cheat?
The 16 Kiwi sport stars who should never pay for a drink again
The Kiwi sportstars who can leave their wallets in their pockets.
All Whites power rankings: The biggest riser from latest games
Jason Pine updates the All Whites power rankings.
Jason Pine: Alleged drug use isn’t biggest issue in Ranfurly Shield drama
OPINION: 'You have to be pretty dumb to share this stuff on social media'
Player ratings: The best and worst of the Football Ferns at World Cup
Rating the performances of the Kiwi team in the world showpiece.
Jason Pine: Inside the biggest - and best - game of the World Cup so far
The US and the Netherlands faced off in Wellington in a thrilling game worthy of a final.
Jason Pine: Fifa must take action after All Whites' 'racism' claims
OPINION: The NZ players gave nothing to racism. Fifa needs to do the same.
Football Ferns power rankings: NZ's top 40 footballers ahead of World Cup
With the World Cup now just two months away, Jason Pine ranks the best players in NZ.
Six reasons for Phoenix fans to be optimistic - and one to be wary
The Wellington Phoenix will attempt to break a decade-long A-League finals duck.
Wellington Phoenix announce new head coach
40-year-old Australian will replace Ufuk Talay when he departs at the end of this season.
Jason Pine: One bright light in Football Ferns’ dreadful build-up
Opinion: There has at least been one reason for the Ferns to feel encouraged recently.
All Whites power rankings: NZ's top 50 footballers
Jason Pine ranks the best footballers in the country.
Jason Pine: The 16 Kiwi sport stars who should never pay for a drink again
The Kiwi sportstars who can leave their wallets in their pockets.
Jason Pine: NZ Football staring at biggest missed opportunity in its history
OPINION: To say the Ferns are approaching the World Cup in poor form is an understatement.
Jason Pine: NZ Football has egg on its face after All Whites coaching debacle
OPINION: NZ Football thought it pulled off a major coup. Instead, they got played.
Jason Pine: Football Ferns brace for another slice of sporting history
For the first time, the New Zealand women’s football team will play at Eden Park.
Jason Pine: Does enjoying the World Cup make me a bad person?
Opinion: I’m looking forward to the FIFA World Cup. Does that make me a bad person?
Football Ferns power rankings: New Zealand’s top 40 footballers
Jason Pine ranks New Zealand's best female footballers.
Jason Pine: Phoenix coach for All Whites job? Why it probably won't happen
OPINON: It's very hard to see the attraction of the role for Talay.
Jason Pine: The good and the bad from Danny Hay's All Whites tenure
Hay is a good coach and did many things very well - but not everything he did was right.
Jason Pine: What to expect as Phoenix resume 'normal service'
Opinion: Ufuk Talay has tempted a number of new faces to join his roster.
Jason Pine: The Black Caps' 'Mr Fix-it' who is quickly becoming indispensable
OPINION: You can't drop him from any New Zealand side.
Jason Pine: Swimming NZ must do more to help Lewis Clareburt's Olympic push
Clareburt needs to be nurtured to achieve the rarest of New Zealand sporting feats.
Jason Pine: Two things that stood out on Jason Ryan's first day as All Blacks coach
Ryan delivered the most impressive All Blacks comments since before the last World Cup.
Jason Pine: How NZR turned the All Blacks fallout into an even bigger mess
The All Blacks loss on the field has spilled over into areas it never should have.
Jason Pine: Cake Tin debate always sure to rise with Wellington's sports fans
Rugby memories tend to be sour, rather than sweet, at the controversial venue.
Jason Pine: Baz-ball turns losers into world-beaters
McCullum has turned around England with conviction, courage and a cavalier spirit.
The curious case of Neil Wagner: Why was he dropped by the Black Caps?
OPINION: There hasn't been any real explanation for Wagner's omission.
All Whites power rankings: NZ's top 50 footballers
Jason Pine runs through his latest edition of the All Whites power rankings.
Jason Pine: Why this All Whites loss hurts so much
OPINION: Sport's hopes and dreams can be dashed by a flick of fate's fickle hand.
Jason Pine: The All Whites' new ethos could be the difference against Costa Rica
OPINION: All Whites carry the hopes of NZ football fans with an entrenched fearlessness.
Jason Pine: What Super Rugby must do to capitalise on revitalised tournament
Opinion: Super Rugby has been given the shot in the arm it needed.
Jason Pine: Making sense of an outrageous Wellington Phoenix season
They have no right to be where they are, yet they're still standing, still punching.
'It's about how you react': Phoenix defender bounces back from adversity
It's been a whirlwind two years for Wellington Phoenix defender Tim Payne.
All Whites power rankings: NZ's top 50 footballers
Which players will be most influential against Costa Rica - and possibly at the World Cup?
Wellington Phoenix extend unbeaten run
The Wellington Phoenix have extended their unbeaten run to six matches.
'It happened so quickly': Kiwi football star reflects on Serie A rise
Cacace has now achieved his childhood dream of playing in Italy's top flight.
Football Fern returns to squad after cancer fight
Just six weeks into 2022, we already have a candidate for comeback of the year.
All Whites Power Rankings: NZ's top 50 footballers
Jason Pine ranks the movers and shakers following the recent All Whites matches.
Jason Pine: Five candidates to replace Steven Taylor at the Phoenix
Taylor's departure leaves the Wellington Phoenix on the lookout for a new centre back.
The entirely preventable departure of Wellington Phoenix captain
There's no way Steven Taylor should be doing anything other than pre-season training.
Blow for Phoenix as captain announces shock retirement
The Phoenix have been dealt a significant blow ahead of the new A-League season.
All Whites Power Rankings: NZ's top 50 footballers
Who would make the New Zealand squad if coach Danny Hay was picking one today?
Why Kiwi football sensation chose Italy over EPL
Garbett turned down interest from EPL clubs to take the next step in his burgeoning career
'It's about how you react': Sarpreet Singh's 'challenging' year
After six unhappy months, Sarpreet Singh has found his feet again.
'They need to clean shop pretty quick': Sponsor says Bowker should leave Hurricanes board
"If you have someone on your waka not singing the same tune, there's got to be action."
Phoenix keep playoff hopes alive in last-minute thriller
The Wellington Phoenix's two teenage academy products combined for a crucial winner.
Phoenix come from behind twice before losing to Melbourne City
A late goal denied the Phoenix a point in a five-goal thriller.
Phoenix rue missed opportunities in defeat
The Wellington Phoenix have been left to rue a disappointing day in front of goal.
Phoenix produce best performance of season in thumping win
The Wellington Phoenix have produced their best performance of the A-League season
Phoenix denied in controversial finish
The game ended in controversy with Wellington denied a possible penalty.
Phoenix go down in seven goal thriller
The Wellington Phoenix have been on the wrong end of a seven-goal A-League thriller.
All Whites Power Rankings: NZ's top 50 footballers
Who would make the New Zealand squad if coach Danny Hay was picking one today?
'Ferocious' Wellington Phoenix take down Perth Glory
The Wellington Phoenix have completed a Sunday transtasman trifecta.
Steven Taylor: Why it was a 'no-brainer' to return to the Phoenix
The former Premier League defender has recommitted to the club.
Revealed: Fan favourite to make surprise Wellington Phoenix return
The former skipper has arrived in Australia and will join the Phoenix after quarantine.
Phoenix snap winless streak
The Wellington Phoenix have snapped a four-game winless streak.
Phoenix slump to bottom of ladder
The Wellington Phoenix have slumped to the bottom of the A-League ladder.
Phoenix play out pulsating draw
The Wellington Phoenix have come from behind to earn a share of the points.
Phoenix star apologises after red card
David Ball estimates he'd played over 400 games without being sent off.
Phoenix slump to defeat after ugly red card
The Wellington Phoenix's stuttering start to the A-League season has continued.
Monday night misery continues for Phoenix
Not for the first time this season, Wellington created enough chances, but couldn't win.
The rise and rise of former Wellington Phoenix prodigy
The rise of Calvin Harris since he left New Zealand in 2018 has been an impressive one.
Phoenix on the board with last-gasp victory
The Wellington Phoenix have produced a smash-and-grab to notch their first win.
Wellington Phoenix dealt double sucker punch in loss to Jets
The Phoenix remain without a win through their first three games of the new season.
'Utterly mystifying': Phoenix denied win by bizarre red card
Wellington were reduced to ten men by an utterly mystifying red card.
Stunning goals consign Phoenix to opening defeat
Two eye-catching long-range strikes have seen Sydney FC beat the Wellington Phoenix.
Jason Pine: Analysing the new faces for the Wellington Phoenix
A look at the players filling the boots of key departures for the Phoenix.
'Great occasion': Phoenix to begin season with a bang
Sydney FC are the only team the Wellington Phoenix didn't beat last season.
Jason Pine's 'field of dreams': A love letter to cricket at the Basin
Jason Pine reflects on some of the standout moments from his time as a fan at the Basin.
'Huge honour': Kiwi football boss named in prestigious global list
Bareman has been included in a list of the most influential figures in women's football.
FFA on why they said no to Wellington Phoenix women's side
Football Federation Australia has explained why the Phoenix won't feature in the W League.
Exclusive: Major blow as plans for women's Phoenix side is blocked
A professional Wellington Phoenix women's team has been scuppered at the last hurdle.
All Whites defender open to Wellington Phoenix move
All Whites defender Sam Brotherton is open to a return to New Zealand.
The Kiwi teen working his way up in English football
Aldershot Town Football Club in England's fifth tier has a Kiwi connection.
'I wanted security': Phoenix captain on why he left the A-League
Steven Taylor and the Wellington Phoenix have parted ways. Here's why.
Huge blow for Phoenix as star quits club - and more could follow
The captain has decided against seeing out the final two years of his contract.