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April 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The citadel that now rises above central Christchurch is more than just a stadium. As preparations are made for One New Zealand Stadium’s opening night, it’s hard to put into words just what it means to the people of Canterbury. More than 15 years ago, a 6.3-magnitude earthquake tore a path ... <a title="Christchurch stadium opening: Te Kaha opens after 15-year wait" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/24/christchurch-stadium-opening-te-kaha-opens-after-15-year-wait/" aria-label="Read more about Christchurch stadium opening: Te Kaha opens after 15-year wait">Read more</a>
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April 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Te Kaha will play host to Super Round, with all sides converging on Christchurch for five matches across three days. RNZ / Nate McKinnon A city that has endured so much finally christens its indoor stadium tonight. The new gem of the garden city will play host to Super Round, with ... <a title="Super Round preview: Te Kaha’s grand opening, Fainga’anuku to the forwards" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/24/super-round-preview-te-kahas-grand-opening-faingaanuku-to-the-forwards/" aria-label="Read more about Super Round preview: Te Kaha’s grand opening, Fainga’anuku to the forwards">Read more</a>
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April 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Black Caps Nick Kelly MUNIR UZ ZAMAN Najmul Hossain Shanto scored a century as Bangladesh recovered to make 265-8 against the Black Caps in the series-deciding third one-day international at Chattogram. Shanto hit 105 off 119 balls, smacking nine fours and two sixes for his fourth ODI century after New Zealand’s ... <a title="Cricket: Bangladesh recover to post 265-8 against Black Caps in third ODI" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/24/cricket-bangladesh-recover-to-post-265-8-against-black-caps-in-third-odi/" aria-label="Read more about Cricket: Bangladesh recover to post 265-8 against Black Caps in third ODI">Read more</a>
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April 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand 2025 SailGP. Bob Martin for SailGP / Photosport SailGP will not be going ahead in Auckland next year as the government has rejected funding. Tātaki Auckland Unlimited chief executive Nick Hill said it was disappointed with the outcome. “Auckland did everything to get this event across the line including resolving date ... <a title="SailGP not going ahead in Auckland next year after government rejects funding" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/24/sailgp-not-going-ahead-in-auckland-next-year-after-government-rejects-funding/" aria-label="Read more about SailGP not going ahead in Auckland next year after government rejects funding">Read more</a>
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April 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand 2025 SailGP. Bob Martin for SailGP / Photosport SailGP will not be going ahead in Auckland next year as the government has rejected funding. Tātaki Auckland Unlimited chief executive Nick Hill said they were disappointed with the outcome. “Auckland did everything to get this event across the line including resolving date ... <a title="SailGP not going ahead in Auckland next year, as government rejects funding" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/23/sailgp-not-going-ahead-in-auckland-next-year-as-government-rejects-funding/" aria-label="Read more about SailGP not going ahead in Auckland next year, as government rejects funding">Read more</a>
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April 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Roger Tuivasa-Sheck in action at Warriors training. Andrew Cornaga/Photosport NZ Warriors coach Andrew Webster insists tighter NRL training protocols have not forced changes to how his team prepare for games during the week. The Aussie rugby league competition has imposed limits on training field contact in a bid to reduce injuries, ... <a title="NZ Warriors on right side of tougher NRL contact training protocols" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/23/nz-warriors-on-right-side-of-tougher-nrl-contact-training-protocols/" aria-label="Read more about NZ Warriors on right side of tougher NRL contact training protocols">Read more</a>
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April 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland FC coach Steve Corica wants a focus on football not referee decisions. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz Auckland FC has given up asking A-League referees to explain their decisions. Instead, coach Steve Corica would speak to his players about how they reacted when they did not get the refereeing calls they expected as ... <a title="Auckland FC coach calls for calm ahead of A-League finals" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/23/auckland-fc-coach-calls-for-calm-ahead-of-a-league-finals/" aria-label="Read more about Auckland FC coach calls for calm ahead of A-League finals">Read more</a>
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April 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the action as the Black Caps take on Bangladesh at Bir Shrestha Shaheed Flight Lieutenant Motiur Rahman Cricket Stadium in Chattogram, for their third one-day international. The Black Caps won their opening game by 26 runs, scoring 247 for eight in their fifty overs and then bowling out the ... <a title="Live cricket: Black Caps v Bangladesh – third ODI" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/23/live-cricket-black-caps-v-bangladesh-third-odi/" aria-label="Read more about Live cricket: Black Caps v Bangladesh – third ODI">Read more</a>
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April 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Kaipo Olsen-Baker was a stand-out in last weekend’s win against Canada. Jay Biggerstaff / Photosport Black Ferns selectors have made four changes to the side that beat Canada in Kansas City last weekend, for Saturday’s historic clash against Australia. The Black Ferns face the Wallaroos on Anzac Day for the first ... <a title="Rugby: Mo’omo’oga Palu to debut for Black Ferns in first-ever Anzac Day Test against Australia" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/23/rugby-moomooga-palu-to-debut-for-black-ferns-in-first-ever-anzac-day-test-against-australia/" aria-label="Read more about Rugby: Mo’omo’oga Palu to debut for Black Ferns in first-ever Anzac Day Test against Australia">Read more</a>
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April 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Leicester Fainga’anuku of the Crusaders celebrates his try. © Photosport Ltd 2026 www.photosport.nz All Blacks back Leicester Fainga’anuku has been given a shock start at flanker for the Crusaders. Typically a centre or wing, Fainga’anuku has been named in the loose forwards for Friday night’s Super Rugby clash with the Waratahs. ... <a title="All Blacks midfielder Fainga’anuku to start in loose fowards for Crusaders" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/23/all-blacks-midfielder-faingaanuku-to-start-in-loose-fowards-for-crusaders/" aria-label="Read more about All Blacks midfielder Fainga’anuku to start in loose fowards for Crusaders">Read more</a>
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April 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Wellington Phoenix women’s head coach Bev Priestman with captain Mackenzie Barry. Marty Melville / PHOTOSPORT Wellington Phoenix’s stand-in captain Mackenzie Barry has experienced the lows of the A-League when seasons imploded and losses stacked up, now she is leading the team into the uncharted territory of finals football. Barry has been ... <a title="Phoenix defender Mackenzie Barry riding the highs of the club’s success" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/23/phoenix-defender-mackenzie-barry-riding-the-highs-of-the-clubs-success/" aria-label="Read more about Phoenix defender Mackenzie Barry riding the highs of the club’s success">Read more</a>
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April 22, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Hurricanes player Warner Dearns scores a try. Kerry Marshall / www.photosport.nz Hurricanes lock Warner Dearns is relishing his time in New Zealand and says he would welcome a return in the future, despite being contracted in Japan for the next two years. The Japan international is set to head back to ... <a title="Hurricanes lock Warner Dearns keeps door open for NZ return" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/22/hurricanes-lock-warner-dearns-keeps-door-open-for-nz-return/" aria-label="Read more about Hurricanes lock Warner Dearns keeps door open for NZ return">Read more</a>
