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April 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Ben Lister of the Auckland Aces. PHOTOSPORT Northern Districts allrounder Kristian Clarke has been ruled out of the Black Caps’ white-ball tour of Bangladesh, replaced by Auckland pace bowler Ben Lister. Left-armer Lister, 30, could make his first international appearance in more than two years after his late recall, having previously ... <a title="Ben Lister called up by Black Caps to replace injured Clarke" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/11/ben-lister-called-up-by-black-caps-to-replace-injured-clarke/" aria-label="Read more about Ben Lister called up by Black Caps to replace injured Clarke">Read more</a>
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April 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Carlos ‘Black Jag’ Ulberg will headline UFC 327 in Miami. Jayne Russell Photography UFC 327: Ulberg v Prochazka 1pm Sunday, 12 April Kaseya Center Miami, Florida. Live blog updates on RNZ An agent of chaos meets a cerebral assassin. The king has vacated his throne and the fight to succeed him ... <a title="UFC 327: Carlos Ulberg v Jiri Prochazka – what you need to know" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/11/ufc-327-carlos-ulberg-v-jiri-prochazka-what-you-need-to-know/" aria-label="Read more about UFC 327: Carlos Ulberg v Jiri Prochazka – what you need to know">Read more</a>
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April 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand’s Michaela Foster celebrates after scoring a goal with Maya Hahn during Fifa Women’s World Cup Qualifiers. Joshua Devenie / Phototek.nz The Football Ferns are two games away from qualifying for next year’s World Cup and, for Michaela Foster, the three years since the last global tournament have been transformative. ... <a title="Michaela Foster’s full-circle moment as Football Ferns close in on World Cup qualification" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/11/michaela-fosters-full-circle-moment-as-football-ferns-close-in-on-world-cup-qualification/" aria-label="Read more about Michaela Foster’s full-circle moment as Football Ferns close in on World Cup qualification">Read more</a>
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April 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Former Storm star Ryan Papenhuyzen (centre) had some bad news for former teammates Cameron Munster and Jahrome Hughes. YouTube/167 Podcast Staring unwanted NRL history in the eye, NZ Warriors have found an unexpected ally, as they prepare to visit Melbourne Storm on Saturday. The Auckland-based outfit have lost their last 17 ... <a title="NRL: NZ Warriors enjoy surprise support against Melbourne Storm" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/11/nrl-nz-warriors-enjoy-surprise-support-against-melbourne-storm/" aria-label="Read more about NRL: NZ Warriors enjoy surprise support against Melbourne Storm">Read more</a>
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April 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Luke Reimer scored the winning try for the Brumbies against the Highlanders. Mark Nolan/Getty Images ACT Brumbies have overcome a Jona Nareki special to grind out a gutsy 14-10 win over the Highlanders in Dunedin. Nareki pulled off a scorcher to put the Highlanders in the lead late, but replacement Luke ... <a title="Super Rugby Pacific: Highlanders stumble late against Brumbies at Forsyth Barr Stadium" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/10/super-rugby-pacific-highlanders-stumble-late-against-brumbies-at-forsyth-barr-stadium/" aria-label="Read more about Super Rugby Pacific: Highlanders stumble late against Brumbies at Forsyth Barr Stadium">Read more</a>
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April 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the Super Rugby action, as the Highlanders take on ACT Brumbies at Forsyth Barr Stadium. “The Brumbies are a class outfit and will test us across the field,” Highanders coach Jamie Joseph said. “We’re happy to be back at home and to have a few of our starters returning. ... <a title="Live: Super Rugby Pacific – Highlanders v ACT Brumbies at Forsyth Barr Stadium" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/10/live-super-rugby-pacific-highlanders-v-act-brumbies-at-forsyth-barr-stadium/" aria-label="Read more about Live: Super Rugby Pacific – Highlanders v ACT Brumbies at Forsyth Barr Stadium">Read more</a>
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April 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A programme helping kids get into football saw young people training with their heroes in Wellington on Friday. which has expanded from a few dozen kids in Wellington to thousands nationwide Since 2020, Football for All has expanded from a few dozen kinds to thousands nationwide, supporting lower-income and immigrant families ... <a title="Football For All programme assists low-income, immigrant families into sport" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/10/football-for-all-programme-assists-low-income-immigrant-families-into-sport/" aria-label="Read more about Football For All programme assists low-income, immigrant families into sport">Read more</a>
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April 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Oceania Women’s World Cup qualifying tournament has been thrown into sudden disruption, with key semi-final matches in Hamilton rescheduled due to the looming threat of Cyclone Vaianu. Tournament organisers have brought Sunday’s fixtures forward by 24 hours as severe weather warnings blanket the North Island, with heavy rain and damaging ... <a title="Football: Cyclone Vaianu forces rescheduling of Football Ferns’ World Cup qualifier" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/10/football-cyclone-vaianu-forces-rescheduling-of-football-ferns-world-cup-qualifier/" aria-label="Read more about Football: Cyclone Vaianu forces rescheduling of Football Ferns’ World Cup qualifier">Read more</a>
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April 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand All White Francis de Vries adds to Auckland’s injury woes. www.photosport.nz Auckland FC are on the brink of a rare double – but their biggest opponent right now might be their own injury list. The club could claim both the A-League Premiers Plate and the OFC Pro League in its first ... <a title="Auckland FC’s double dream tested by mounting injury toll" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/10/auckland-fcs-double-dream-tested-by-mounting-injury-toll/" aria-label="Read more about Auckland FC’s double dream tested by mounting injury toll">Read more</a>
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April 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Head coach for the Black Ferns Whitney Hansen Marty Melville / PHOTOSPORT Three players are set to make their debuts for the Black Ferns in Sunday’s Pacific Four game against USA in Sacramento. New coach Whitney Hansen’s first team selection includes loose forward Mia Anderson, halfback Tara Turner and winger Justine ... <a title="New Black Ferns coach names first team for Pacific Four opener" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/10/new-black-ferns-coach-names-first-team-for-pacific-four-opener/" aria-label="Read more about New Black Ferns coach names first team for Pacific Four opener">Read more</a>
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April 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Ryan Fox of New Zealand walks the first fairway at the 2026 Masters. ANDREW REDINGTON / AFP Auckland golfer Ryan Fox endured a tough start to the Masters golf tournament in Georgia. Fox fired an opening round five over par 77. He was five over by his seventh hole and then ... <a title="Tough day for golfer Ryan Fox at Augusta" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/10/tough-day-for-golfer-ryan-fox-at-augusta/" aria-label="Read more about Tough day for golfer Ryan Fox at Augusta">Read more</a>
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April 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand driver Matt Payne holds up the Jason Richards Trophy for winning the 2025 ITM Taupō 440 Supercars event at Taupō International Motorsport Park, 13 April 2025. Mark Horsburgh/EDGE Photographics New Zealand Supercars racer Matt Payne says he’s going to “fight with everything I’ve got” to win the Jason Richards ... <a title="‘Amped up’: Matt Payne ready to defend JR Trophy at NZ Supercars races" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/10/amped-up-matt-payne-ready-to-defend-jr-trophy-at-nz-supercars-races/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Amped up’: Matt Payne ready to defend JR Trophy at NZ Supercars races">Read more</a>
