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April 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Hayden Paddon and John Kennard drive a Hyundai i20 at Rally Croatia. AFP Hayden Paddon has turned back the clock, climbing a World Rally Championship (WRC) podium for the first time in eight years following a carnage-filled round in Croatia. The 38-year-old and his long-time co-driver John Kennard combined to produce ... <a title="WRC: Hayden Paddon third at drama-filled Croatia Rally" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/13/wrc-hayden-paddon-third-at-drama-filled-croatia-rally/" aria-label="Read more about WRC: Hayden Paddon third at drama-filled Croatia Rally">Read more</a>
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April 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Corban Piper stood out for the Phoenix against Melbourne City. Photosport Wellington Phoenix’s chances of making the A-League playoffs have nosedived, with a 2-0 away loss to Melbourne City. The result is good news for City, who improve their chances of sealing a top-six spot, but the Phoenix have a huge ... <a title="Wellington Phoenix suffer crucial A-League loss to Melbourne City" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/12/wellington-phoenix-suffer-crucial-a-league-loss-to-melbourne-city/" aria-label="Read more about Wellington Phoenix suffer crucial A-League loss to Melbourne City">Read more</a>
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April 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Carlos Ulberg became the first Kiwi to claim the UFC light-heavyweight belt. Carmen Mandato/Getty Images King Carlos has his crown. Kiwi Carlos Ulberg is the new UFC light-heavyweight champion, after knocking out Jiří Procházka in round one, while on one leg. Ulberg blew out his knee, after stepping back and landing ... <a title="One-legged Carlos Ulberg wins UFC light-heavyweight title by miracle knockout" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/12/one-legged-carlos-ulberg-wins-ufc-light-heavyweight-title-by-miracle-knockout/" aria-label="Read more about One-legged Carlos Ulberg wins UFC light-heavyweight title by miracle knockout">Read more</a>
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April 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Carlos Ulberg became the first Kiwi to claim the UFC light-heavyweight belt. Carmen Mandato/Getty Images King Carlos has his crown. Kiwi Carlos Ulberg is the new UFC light-heavyweight champion, after knocking out Jiří Procházka in round one, while on one leg. Ulberg blew out his knee, after stepping back and landing ... <a title="One-legged Carlos Ulberg wins UFC heavyweight title by miracle knockout" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/12/one-legged-carlos-ulberg-wins-ufc-heavyweight-title-by-miracle-knockout/" aria-label="Read more about One-legged Carlos Ulberg wins UFC heavyweight title by miracle knockout">Read more</a>
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April 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Mererangi Paul scores a try for the Black Ferns against the United States in their World Rugby Pacific Four series in Sacramento, 12 April, 2026. PHOTOSPORT A hat-trick of tries to winger Mererangi Paul has helped propel the Black Ferns to a 48-15 victory in their opening Pacific Four match in ... <a title="Discipline problems but Black Ferns score commanding win over USA at Pacific Four" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/12/discipline-problems-but-black-ferns-score-commanding-win-over-usa-at-pacific-four/" aria-label="Read more about Discipline problems but Black Ferns score commanding win over USA at Pacific Four">Read more</a>
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April 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Roger Tuivasa-Sheck celebrates a try saving tackle on Storm wing (and Warriors successor) Will Warbrick. AAP / Photosport Analysis: There’s no better way to put championship aspirations back on track than a big win over an opponent that has bullied you in the past. So it was for NZ Warriors, who ... <a title="‘Monkey off our back’: What we learnt from Warriors win over Storm" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/12/monkey-off-our-back-what-we-learnt-from-warriors-win-over-storm/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Monkey off our back’: What we learnt from Warriors win over Storm">Read more</a>
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April 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand’s own Carlos ‘Black Jag’ Ulberg will clash inside the cage with Jiri ‘Czech Samurai’ Prochazka for the UFC light-heavyweight strap in Miami, after champion Alex Pereira relinquished his title to move to heavyweight. Prochazka brings one of the wildest, most unorthodox and chaotic striking styles in the game, while ... <a title="Live: UFC 327 – Carlos Ulberg v Jiri Prochazka" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/12/live-ufc-327-carlos-ulberg-v-jiri-prochazka/" aria-label="Read more about Live: UFC 327 – Carlos Ulberg v Jiri Prochazka">Read more</a>
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April 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the action, as the Black Ferns take on USA in Sunday’s Pacific Four game in Sacramento. Three players will make their debuts with new coach Whitney Hansen’s first team selection – loose forward Mia Anderson, halfback Tara Turner and winger Justine McGregor. All three were on the reserves bench. ... <a title="Live: Pacific Four – Black Ferns v USA in Sacramento" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/12/live-pacific-four-black-ferns-v-usa-in-sacramento/" aria-label="Read more about Live: Pacific Four – Black Ferns v USA in Sacramento">Read more</a>
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April 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Captain Kate Taylor takes a selfie with her Football Ferns team celebrating the 5-0 win over Fiji. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz Half the job is done and now Football Ferns coach Michael Mayne will have some tough decisions to make about who will finish it off. New Zealand defeated Fiji 5-0 on Saturday ... <a title="Football Ferns ‘completely different journey’ one step away from World Cup" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/12/football-ferns-completely-different-journey-one-step-away-from-world-cup/" aria-label="Read more about Football Ferns ‘completely different journey’ one step away from World Cup">Read more</a>
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April 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Crusaders halfback Noah Hotham in action against the Blues. Brett Phibbs The Reds have held on to beat the Crusaders 31 – 26 in slippery conditions in Brisbane. The Crusaders took the lead early thanks to a Christian Lio-Willie try in the fifth minute, but the Reds hit back immediately and ... <a title="Crusaders v Queensland Reds – Super Rugby Pacific" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/11/crusaders-v-queensland-reds-super-rugby-pacific/" aria-label="Read more about Crusaders v Queensland Reds – Super Rugby Pacific">Read more</a>
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April 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Callum Harkin of the Hurricanes | Hurricanes v Blues, round 9 of the Super Rugby Pacific competition at Hnry Stadium, Wellington, New Zealand on Saturday 11 April 2026. Judah Plester / Photosport Judah Plester The Hurricanes have announced their Super Rugby Pacific title credentials with a dominant 42-19 win over the ... <a title="Hurricanes underline title credentials with big win over the Blues" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/11/hurricanes-underline-title-credentials-with-big-win-over-the-blues/" aria-label="Read more about Hurricanes underline title credentials with big win over the Blues">Read more</a>
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April 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Round nine sees the two top teams go to battle in Wellington, as the Hurricanes host the Blues in a serious test of title credentials at Hnry Stadium in Wellington. Kick-off is 7.05pm. Hurricanes: 1.Xavier Numia, 2. Asafo Aumua, 3. Pasilio Tosi, 4. Caleb Delany, 5. Warner Dearns, 6. Devan Flanders, ... <a title="Blues v Hurricanes – Super Rugby Pacific" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/11/blues-v-hurricanes-super-rugby-pacific/" aria-label="Read more about Blues v Hurricanes – Super Rugby Pacific">Read more</a>
