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May 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Moana Pasifika halfback Augustine Pulu told the reporters in North Harbour last week that if no deal can be made, livelihoods will be be lost. Paul Taylor/ActionPress Kanaloa Consortium, who are bidding to buy Moana Pasifika’s licence in the Super Rugby Pacific competition, are hoping their case can be given its ... <a title="Kanaloa Consortium considers bypassing Moana Pasifika owners to deal directly with NZR" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/11/kanaloa-consortium-considers-bypassing-moana-pasifika-owners-to-deal-directly-with-nzr/" aria-label="Read more about Kanaloa Consortium considers bypassing Moana Pasifika owners to deal directly with NZR">Read more</a>
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May 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Awhina Tangen-Wainohu of New Zealand in action during the 2021 World Cup. PHOTOSPORT Black Ferns prop Awhina Tangen-Wainohu has announced her retirement from international rugby due to a career-ending neck injury. Tangen-Wainohu played 10 tests for New Zealand, and was a member of the 2021 World Cup winning squad. Named in ... <a title="After brave comeback, Black Fern Awhina Tangen-Wainohu forced to retire with neck injury" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/11/after-brave-comeback-black-fern-awhina-tangen-wainohu-forced-to-retire-with-neck-injury/" aria-label="Read more about After brave comeback, Black Fern Awhina Tangen-Wainohu forced to retire with neck injury">Read more</a>
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May 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Ben Pomare and Scott Kuggeleijn celebrate the Northern Brave Super Smash Grand Final win, 2026. © Photosport Ltd 2026 www.photosport.nz A proposed New Zealand T20 League won’t be played until the 2027-28 season at the earliest with the Super Smash to continue for at least one more summer. In March New ... <a title="Proposed NZ20 cricket league still more than a year away" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/11/proposed-nz20-cricket-league-still-more-than-a-year-away/" aria-label="Read more about Proposed NZ20 cricket league still more than a year away">Read more</a>
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May 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Shane Van Gisbergen leads the field during the NASCAR Cup series race at Watkins Glen race track in New York. AFP Shane van Gisbergen has put on another consummate display of road race driving to easily win the latest round of the NASCAR Cup series in New York. The New Zealand ... <a title="Shane van Gisbergen powers to New York NASCAR win" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/11/shane-van-gisbergen-powers-to-new-york-nascar-win/" aria-label="Read more about Shane van Gisbergen powers to New York NASCAR win">Read more</a>
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May 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Kobe Steelers coach Dave Rennie (L) and Ardie Savea. www.photosport.nz Incoming All Blacks coach Rennie and his star flanker Ardie Savea have steered Kobe Steelers to the top seeding in Japan Rugby League One’s knockout stage. The Steelers clinched victory in a key final match of the 18-round regular season, winning ... <a title="Dave Rennie’s Japan season extended as Kobe Steelers book top spot" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/11/dave-rennies-japan-season-extended-as-kobe-steelers-book-top-spot/" aria-label="Read more about Dave Rennie’s Japan season extended as Kobe Steelers book top spot">Read more</a>
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May 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand (L-R) Assistant coach Te Huinga Reo Selby-Rickit, Laura Balmer and Ash Barnett celebrate victory over the Stars. Photosport It’s a South Island one-two at the midway point of netball’s ANZ Premiership after the Tactix held out the Stars 52-50 in the closest finish of the season after five rounds. The defending ... <a title="Netball: Defending champion Tactix go level top with tight win over Stars" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/11/netball-defending-champion-tactix-go-level-top-with-tight-win-over-stars/" aria-label="Read more about Netball: Defending champion Tactix go level top with tight win over Stars">Read more</a>
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May 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Tim Price clears a cross country fence, riding Falco. Photosport New Zealand three-day eventer Tim Price has recorded his best result at the Badminton Horse Trials, finishing second riding Falco. Price and Falco climbed through the field at the famed five-star event, having found themselves 10th after dressage phase and fifth ... <a title="Tim Price surges to second at Badminton Horse Trials" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/11/tim-price-surges-to-second-at-badminton-horse-trials/" aria-label="Read more about Tim Price surges to second at Badminton Horse Trials">Read more</a>
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May 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand White Ferns bowler Rosemary Mair. Photosport The White Ferns let victory slip through their grasp in a tense one-wicket loss to England in Durham to kick-start their three-match ODI series. The hosts crawled to 211 for nine in the 49th over, surviving a key dropped chance late in the chase and ... <a title="White Ferns lose tense ODI opener to England by one wicket" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/11/white-ferns-lose-tense-odi-opener-to-england-by-one-wicket/" aria-label="Read more about White Ferns lose tense ODI opener to England by one wicket">Read more</a>
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May 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Phoenix celebrate. Marty Melville / www.photosport.nz The Wellington Phoenix women made history on Sunday when they won a place in the club’s first A-league grand-final; they also won the hearts and minds of a legion of new fans. In front of record home crowd, the Phoenix women won the second ... <a title="Wellington Phoenix women win hearts and minds while achieving club first" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/11/wellington-phoenix-women-win-hearts-and-minds-while-achieving-club-first/" aria-label="Read more about Wellington Phoenix women win hearts and minds while achieving club first">Read more</a>
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May 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Wellington Phoenix celebrate their A-League semi win over Brisbane Roar. Marty Melville/Photosport Wellington Phoenix women have made club history, booking a place in the A-League grand final for the first time in an extra-time thriller. Wellington won the second leg 2-0, sending them through to next weekend’s A-League decider with Melbourne ... <a title="Wellington Phoenix v Brisbane Roar A-League women’s semi-final" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/10/wellington-phoenix-v-brisbane-roar-a-league-womens-semi-final/" aria-label="Read more about Wellington Phoenix v Brisbane Roar A-League women’s semi-final">Read more</a>
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May 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the A-League action, as Wellington Phoenix take on Brisbane Roar at Porirua Park for the second leg of their women’s semifinal. The Phoenix will need to overcome a one-goal deficit, if they hope to progress to the final. They return home to Porirua for Saturday’s return leg, [https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/594111/wellington-phoenix-women-fall-behind-brisbane-roar-in-home-and-away-a-league-semis trailing ... <a title="Live: Wellington Phoenix v Brisbane Roar A-League women’s semi-final" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/10/live-wellington-phoenix-v-brisbane-roar-a-league-womens-semi-final/" aria-label="Read more about Live: Wellington Phoenix v Brisbane Roar A-League women’s semi-final">Read more</a>
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May 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A rugby player, teacher and mother of three, TeRauoriwa Gapper reflects the challenge faced by many Aupiki players. John Cowpland / www.photosport.nz While Super Rugby Aupiki has evolved significantly from its early three-round amateur format, many players are still balancing the demands of professional rugby with work and family commitments. With ... <a title="The reality of life in Super Rugby Aupiki" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/10/the-reality-of-life-in-super-rugby-aupiki/" aria-label="Read more about The reality of life in Super Rugby Aupiki">Read more</a>
