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Miss any of the coverage of Day 1 of the 2nd Test between the Black Caps & England? Please enjoy the highlights/lowlights of the ACC's coverage live from the Basin Reserve! Don't forget we're covering EVERY Black Caps home match this Summer LIVE & FREE on iHeartradio! See the full schedule HERE! Thanks to MAXRaft & Resene! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Manaia Stewart & ACC Head G Lane are joined by Karl from the TAB to go around the grounds and pore over the weekend's odds, opportunities and omens (00:00). Then this week's 'Grab A Pen' and 'Stats To Impress The Ladies' (20:24). Plus, the latest ThreeWay (31:05)... Powered by TAB! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Manaia Stewart joins ACC Head G Lane live in the Capital City to discuss what your Spotify Wrapped says about you (00:00) AI podcasts and an update on our hunt for a camel (08:02)... Then Jason "Piney" Pine joins the lads to preview the Big Derby: Part 2 between AFC and the Nix this weekend (17:45)! Plus, the fellas have a TAB Hunch for the weekend (27:14). Brought to you by Export Ultra! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE! Newstalk ZB's very own Matt Heath joins Manaia Stewart and G Lane to address a massive stitch-up from last night (00:00) and to discuss what's firing up the ZB listeners this week (04:01). Then, the guys update the WTC chances after the Black Caps were docked points for a slow over-rate (12:26) and break down the annual list of NZ's highest-paid athletes (19:19). Finally, they debate whether you could survive from the year 1800 to today to win ...
WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE! ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart to farewell the ACC ute as it's handed over to its new owners and tease a huge new promo that kicks off next year(0:00). Plus, the fellas discuss the inclusion of Father Christmas, formerly known as Santner's Little Helper in the Black Caps Test team (3:35). Then, the guys discuss the latest sporting news, including Auckland FC's record attempt this weekend, Laurie Daley's appointment as NSW coach, and match...
WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE! ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart to rake over the coals of the Black Caps' first-up loss against England at Hagley Oval. How many dropped catches were there and where does Tim Southee sit in the all-time wickets and sixes records? (0:00). Then the fellas debate whether a Commentator's Curse can be half-delivered (19:48) Auckland FC's historic run to open the A-League season (22:12) and Liam Lawson's wipeout in the F1 (24:21). Finally, they ...
Miss any of the coverage of Day 4 of the 1st Test between the Black Caps & England? Please enjoy the highlights/lowlights of the ACC's coverage live from Hagley Oval! Don't forget we're covering EVERY Black Caps home match this Summer LIVE & FREE on iHeartradio! See the full schedule HERE! Thanks to MAXRaft & Resene! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Miss any of the coverage of Day 3 of the 1st Test between the Black Caps & England? Please enjoy the highlights/lowlights of the ACC's coverage live from Hagley Oval! Don't forget we're covering EVERY Black Caps home match this Summer LIVE & FREE on iHeartradio! See the full schedule HERE! Thanks to MAXRaft & Resene! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Miss any of the coverage of Day 2 of the 1st Test between the Black Caps & England? Please enjoy the highlights/lowlights of the ACC's coverage live from Hagley Oval! Don't forget we're covering EVERY Black Caps home match this Summer LIVE & FREE on iHeartradio! See the full schedule HERE! Thanks to MAXRaft & Resene! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Manaia and ACC Head G Lane are joined by Karl from the TAB to go around the grounds and pore over the weekend's odds, opportunities and omens (00:00). Then this week's 'Grab A Pen' (10:41) and 'Stats To Impress The Ladies' (14:50). Plus, the latest ThreeWay (17:56)... Powered by TAB! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE! ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart to regurgitate the best topics from his morning on the Hauraki Breakfast including the most elaborate excuses you've used to get out of something and the worst pranks you've seen (0:00). Then the fellas take a deep dive into all of the action from Day 1 of the Black Caps 1st Test against England at Hagley Oval; who won, who lost and what record is Tim Southee closing in on? (12:28). Finally, they get to your...
Miss any of the coverage of Day 1 of the 1st Test between the Black Caps & England? Please enjoy the highlights/lowlights of the ACC's coverage live from Hagley Oval! Don't forget we're covering EVERY Black Caps home match this Summer LIVE & FREE on iHeartradio! See the full schedule HERE! Thanks to MAXRaft & Resene! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart in Christchurch and the lads get the inside word on the wicket ahead of the first ball 1st Test between the Black Caps & England (0:00)... Then Bryson DeChambeau is breaking golfing social media he's trying to get a hole in one over his house (13:54). Plus, Manaia pulls out another 'Half Baked Sports Idea' (19:56)... Brought to you by Export Ultra! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Manaia Stewart joins ACC Head G Lane live in the 03 to discuss sandbagging competition winners at Te Arai (02:00) preview the 1st Test between the Black Caps and England (08:02) and if the All Blacks should finally allow overseas players to be eligible for selection (22:30)... Brought to you by Export Ultra! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the latest episode join ACC Head G Lane as he sits down with Sam Whitelock aka Captain Caveman as they discuss retirement as an All Black after watching Sam Cane's farewell (0:00), how unlucky he is in credit card roulette (10:00) before finally G Lane runs Whitelock through 22 in 2 asking all the hard questions (18:00). Brought to you by Export Ultra! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE! James McOnie joins ACC Head G Lane to review another humiliating loss for the ACC XI and who is to blame (0:00)... Then the fellas discuss the worst game of rugby ever seen between the All Blacks & Italy, and why Same Cane & TJ Perenara's final game in the black jersey will be remembered for Sevu Reece and his sock hands (6:51). Plus, is the Test between Australia & India proof that the Black Caps are the best Test team in the world...
WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE! ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart with the dogs out for a Friday to discuss dress codes in the workplace (0:00) before poring over the Warriors 2025 schedule, which was just released (8:25). Then the fellas share baseless and borderline defamatory guesses as to why Ethan De Groot was stood down (12:42) before preparing Lane for this weekend's commentary with a game of 'Italian Rugby Player or Italian Mob Boss' (18:38)... Finally, they get to...
Manaia & G Lane are joined by Karl from the TAB to go around the grounds including the All Blacks, the NFL, the PGA, the F1 and pore over the weekend's odds, opportunities and omens (00:00). Then this week's 'Grab A Pen' (19:32) and 'Stats To Impress The Ladies' (25:00). Plus, the latest ThreeWay (26:25)... Powered by TAB! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE! ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart to discuss the gang patch law coming into effect and the ill-fated "Commenteros" ACC patch that thankfully never got off the ground (0:00). Then the fellas are joined by former Black Cap Todd Astle to preview the upcoming Betterman XI v Movember/ACC XI in December and explain the amazing initiatives behind it and the disgraceful athletes representing the ACC (11:38)... Finally, the hunt for a camel continues...
WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE! Newstalk ZB's very own Matt Heath joins Manaia Stewart to regurgitate content from their respective radio shows this week (0:00) including what mundane everyday issue would you be willing to Hikoi for? Plus, Heath answers allegations that he has been rigging his fantasy football league (5:30)... Then the fellas provide an update on the Steady The Ship White Stripes story - they may have found the bat (11:11) and react to Shaun Johnson's additio...
WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE! ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart to announce the ACC's new range of Back Yard Cricket gear (0:00), pore over the nominees for the World Rugby Awards (8:00) and react to the All Whites edging Samoa 8-0 (9:57). Then the fellas unveil the startling connection between Kane Williamson and the White Stripes (13:15) before debating the Mt. Rushmore of NZ Batsmen (15:00) and whipping through your feedback on the Mt. Rushmore of Bowlers (18:00). Fin...
WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE! ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart to react to the Mike Tyson fight over the weekend and debate how old he'd have to be for you to have a crack (0:00). Then, in light of the ABs losing over the weekend is it time to sack Fozzy again (15:30), the Black Caps lose again and the fellas cross to the social media desk to discuss number twos in sports and a new innovation in coin tossing (24:27)... Finally, an update on the headphone-stealing allega...
WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE! ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart & James McOnie to recap Lane's trip to the Ohakea Airforce base and why he's woken up with one of their jackets (0:00). Then the fellas dissect Razor's team list and dish out some more frankly defamatory guesses as to why De Groot's not in there again (9:43). Then BREAKING NEWS!!! The team react to the news that The Sexy Camel will retire from Test cricket after the Series against England - where does he...
Manaia is joined by Karl from the TAB to go around the grounds and pore over the weekend's odds, opportunities and omens (00:00). Then this week's 'Grab A Pen' (18:35) and 'Stats To Impress The Ladies' (22:25). Plus, the latest ThreeWay (25:23)... Powered by TAB! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE! ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart to discuss the ethics of stealing tools in the workplace, great sporting regrets, and whether Chris Wood is our greatest footballer, and subsequently greatest athlete of all time (0:00). Then the fellas digest the Black Caps' loss against Sri Lanka, where it went wrong and whether we care at all, before reacting to the game between India and South Africa being called off for a plague of locusts (11:45). Fina...
WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE! ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart to mourn the loss of Shihad (00:16) and react to the shocking image of two love-makers on a Clarks Beach Golf Course (02:16). Then the fellas recap the NZ Cup and explain why it doesn't stop a nation like the Melbourne Cup (07:04) and the NRL changing their mind on the kick-off rule change (10:51). Finally, Matt Heath joins to discuss how to make people care about Super Rugby team lists (13:13). Brought to y...
WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE! ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart to discuss Manaia's golfing trip with Jason Hoyte and an update on the Alker-Holics as Steve Alker wins $2.18 Million! Plus, the NRL rule change that could do away with players coming off the back fence (0:00)... Then the fellas react to footage of an EPL ref slagging off Jurgen Klopp (11:46) and Liam Lawson ruffling more feathers in F1 (16:25). Finally, Addington Spokesman Greg O'Connor joins the show from ...
WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE! Newstalk ZB's very own Matt Heath joins Manaia Stewart to share tales from the Dunedin Beer Fest, crashing his car and Manaia shares his notes from Pearl Jam (0:00). Then, the fellas react to the All Blacks beating Ireland, The Whakamana Express taking a Hat-Trick and the Kiwis thrashing PNG (13:32). Finally, they get to your feedback in 'Yours Please' (25:19). Brought to you by Export Ultra! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE! ACC Head G Lane joins Lauderdale James Grey McOnie III & Manaia Stewart to preview the All Blacks V Ireland (0:00) before unleashing the newest ACC initiative - a Steve Alker Fan Group known as The Alker-Holics (17:00)... Then the fellas address former Wallabies Captain Rocky Elsom going on the run after being sentenced to five years in a French prison and Sua'ali'i starting at Centre for the Wallabies this weekend (24:40). Finally, they br...
Manaia & ACC Head G Lane are joined by Karl from the TAB pore over the weekend's odds, opportunities and omens (00:00). Then this week's 'Grab A Pen' (18:56) and 'Stats To Impress The Ladies' (22:28). Plus, the latest ThreeWay (25:00)... Powered by TAB! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
