New Zealand punters will no longer be able to bet with overseas bookmaker under new laws that will come into effect next week. 

TAB NZ will become the sole legal provider of online sports and racing betting, with a number of politicians saying it could provide a major boost to the nation’s betting industry. 

The law change has made it illegal for offshore operators to accept bets, and have introduced stronger powers to prevent gambling harm. 

TAB NZ CEO Nick Roberts joined Piney to discuss the changes. 

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On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 28th June 2025, we talk referee abuse, starting with Mike Hester, NZR’s Participation Development Manager, and grassroots ref Rob Harman. 

We also talk the new betting laws with TAB NZ CEO Nick Roberts and football with All Whites coach Darren Bazeley and Auckland City CEO Gordon Watson following their historic 1-1 draw with Boca Juniors.  

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Australia and New Zealand are set to clash again later this year, this time on the football pitch. 

The All Whites will be playing the Socceroos in a two-match series for the Soccer Ashes trophy in September. 

Coach Darren Bazeley joined Piney to discuss the upcoming battle, as well as look ahead to next year's World Cup – an event the All Whites have qualified for.  

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SailGP will be making waves in Auckland again in 2026.  

After being omitted from the first announcement of venues for next season, the league has confirmed it will return to the City of Sails on the weekend of February 14-15 next year.  

The event will be the second of 12 on the calendar and is the last on the global foiling league’s initial four-year agreement with New Zealand Major Events to host regattas in New Zealand.  

The league is now expected to go through a process to explore what is possible in terms of a long-term arrangement in Auckland.  

Alexandra Corry, SailGP Head of Event for New Zealand, joined Piney for a chat about the announcement.  

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A call for New Zealand Rugby to protect referees more. 

The Horowhenua Kapiti Rugby Union has postponed fixtures this weekend after a referee was so seriously abused he had to be escorted to his car over safety fears. 

Last month, the union said in response to escalating abuse towards match officials – highlighted by a person threatening to stab a referee – that they would cancel all senior club games if behaviour didn’t improve. 

Mike Hester, Participation Development Manager at NZ Rugby Union, joined Jason Pine to unpack the situation. 

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James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to recap the Super Rugby final, the action from the State of Origin - and offered speculation about possible All Blacks squad picks.

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Construction of Christchurch’s long-awaited stadium is entering its final stretch, with the venue on track for a 2026 opening.

The stadium is set to have capacity for a crowd of 30,000 for sports matches and room for over 37,000 for concerts.

Te Kaha project manager Kent Summerfield joined Piney to discuss.

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The most anticipated trans-Tasman boxing event of the year is set to take place in the coming weeks.

Paul Gallen and Sonny Bill Williams are set to meet in the headline bout of the Mānuka Phuel SBW v Gallen card, looking to put their long feud to rest over the course of eight two-minute rounds.

Paul Gallen joined Piney to discuss.

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Sailing expert Mark Orams believes three-time America's Cup winner Peter Burling will be a huge asset for Luna Rossa, despite being unable to race on the water.

Burling has joined the Italian syndicate ahead of the 38th America's Cup, but will be restricted to a shoreline role.

Orams joined Piney to discuss further.

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