It's a week out from another major wrestling event in Wellington, as organisers prepare a night of family-friendly fun and entertainment, all in the name of arena wrestling.

Arena wrestling returned to the capital last year for the first time in 35 years, providing an action-packed night to more than 1,000 spectators in Porirua.

The event is returning for 2026 with All Star Wrestling: Porirua 2 at Te Rauparaha Arena on Saturday, August 15.

Adam Cooper spoke to 7-foot tall 'Big Frank' - who's the current All Star Wrestling Champion, and is defending his title against an Australian opponent at the event

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It's a week out from another major wrestling event in Wellington, as organisers prepare a night of family-friendly fun and entertainment, all in the name of arena wrestling.
Arena wrestling returned to the capital last year for the first time in 35 years, providing an action-packed night to more than 1,000 spectators in Porirua.
The event is returning for 2026 with All Star Wrestling: Porirua 2 at Te Rauparaha Arena on Saturday, August 15.
Adam Cooper spoke to 7-foot tall 'Big Frank' - who's the current All Star Wrestling Champion, and is defending his title against an Australian opponent at the event
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Big Frank: Kiwi Wrestler on his title defence at the upcoming All Star Wrestling: Porirua 2

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World-renowned smash burger expert George Motz is in the country, ready to bring a masterclass to this month's Wellington on a Plate festival.

Motz has been a worldwide star of films, books and led university courses dedicated to the smash burger.

Ahead of his event in Wellington, he joined Nick Mills in the Newstalk ZB Studio.

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World-renowned smash burger expert George Motz is in the country, ready to bring a masterclass to this month's Wellington on a Plate festival.
Motz has been a worldwide star of films, books and led university courses dedicated to the smash burger.
Ahead of his event in Wellington, he joined Nick Mills in the Newstalk ZB Studio.
LISTEN ABOVE

'Burger Scholar' George Motz in studio with Nick Mills

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On Politics Thursday this week, Nick Mills was joined in studio by Minister Paul Goldsmith and Labour MP Ayesha Verrall.

They debated Labour's claims over tax policies, Chris Luxon's comments on Tiaki Wai, and how to solve the Aged Care crisis.

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On Politics Thursday this week, Nick Mills was joined in studio by Minister Paul Goldsmith and Labour MP Ayesha Verrall.
They debated Labour's claims over tax policies, Chris Luxon's comments on Tiaki Wai, and how to solve the Aged Care crisis.
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Politics Thursday: Paul Goldsmith and Ayesha Verrall in studio with Nick Mills

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In their 40 seasons of the National Basketball League, the Wellington Saints have been involved in 21 Grand Finals.

They'll again look to continue the legacy and champion the proud history of the club when meeting the Southland Sharks in the 2026 Grand Final in Invercargill on Sunday.

It's a repeat of last year's victorious final for the Saints, which was staged on home court in Wellington, and, it's a bid for a record extending 14th title in the competition.

The Saints have had another season of championing young local players to help them reach another final, but it's also been another year where the Saints have brought leading basketballers from around the world to Wellington and to the club.

A major accolade for the club was handed out this week with import guard Elijah Pepper, one of Australia's leading basketballers, being named the league's Most Valuable Player. Pepper was also named as part of the league's All-Star Five.

It follows some incredible scoring from him this year in the Saints singlet, averaging nearly 29 points across his 18 games - that's the highest average scoring in the league since 2019.

Pepper caught up with Adam Cooper on his awards, as well as a look ahead to Sunday's final.

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In their 40 seasons of the National Basketball League, the Wellington Saints have been involved in 21 Grand Finals.
They'll again look to continue the legacy and champion the proud history of the club when meeting the Southland Sharks in the 2026 Grand Final in Invercargill on Sunday.
It's a repeat of last year's victorious final for the Saints, which was staged on home court in Wellington, and, it's a bid for a record extending 14th title in the competition.
The Saints have had another season of championing young local players to help them reach another final, but it's also been another year where the Saints have brought leading basketballers from around the world to Wellington and to the club.
A major accolade for the club was handed out this week with import guard Elijah Pepper, one of Australia's leading basketballers, being named the league's Most Valuable Player. Pepper was also named as part of the league's All-Star Five.
It follows some incredible scoring from him this year in the Saints singlet, averaging nearly 29 points across his 18 games - that's the highest average scoring in the league since 2019.
Pepper caught up with Adam Cooper on his awards, as well as a look ahead to Sunday's final.
LISTEN ABOVE

Elijah Pepper: Wellington Saints guard on being named the NZ NBL Most Valuable Player

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Big Frank: Kiwi Wrestler on his title defence at the upcoming All Star Wrestling: Porirua 2

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