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EPISODE · May 22, 2026 · 16 MIN

Why Auckland FC has captured the city

from The Front Page · host NZ Herald

Football fever is about to hit Auckland like we’ve never seen before.  Auckland FC is hosting the Grand Final at Go Media Stadium against Sydney FC on Saturday.  It’s the first time New Zealand has hosted an A‑League decider, and the city is on the brink of a huge sporting moment.  Today on The Front Page, Newstalk ZB’s Weekend Sport host Jason Pine is with us to talk about how Auckland FC has reached meteoric heights, and what this final could mean for football in New Zealand.  Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network. Host: Chelsea DanielsEditor/Producer: Richard MartinProducer: Jane YeeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Football fever is about to hit Auckland like we’ve never seen before.  Auckland FC is hosting the Grand Final at Go Media Stadium against Sydney FC on Saturday.  It’s the first time New Zealand has hosted an A‑League decider, and the city is on the...

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