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April 14, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Black Ferns know they won’t get away with more ill-discipline shown in this weekend’s highly anticipated clash with Canada in Kansas. The two teams meet for the first time since last year’s World Cup semi-final in England, which Canada won to end New Zealand’s title defence. The Black Ferns, coming ... <a title="Rugby: Discipline the focus for Black Ferns as chance for revenge looms" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/14/rugby-discipline-the-focus-for-black-ferns-as-chance-for-revenge-looms/" aria-label="Read more about Rugby: Discipline the focus for Black Ferns as chance for revenge looms">Read more</a>
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April 14, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Tayla Bruce of New Zealand. Elias Rodriguez / www.photosport.nz A lawn bowls team of 12 make up the first New Zealand athletes to be selected for this year’s Glasgow Commonwealth Games. The team is headlined by 2023 women’s world singles champion Tayla Bruce, while Shannon McIlroy will compete in his fifth ... <a title="World champion headlines NZ bowls team for Commonwealth Games" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/14/world-champion-headlines-nz-bowls-team-for-commonwealth-games/" aria-label="Read more about World champion headlines NZ bowls team for Commonwealth Games">Read more</a>
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April 14, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Crusaders horses during the Super Rugby Pacific match against the Fijian Drua at the last game at Apollo Projects Stadium. © Photosport Ltd 2026 www.photosport.nz Horses will no longer feature at the Crusaders’ home games. The defending Super Rugby champions have made the decision to bring an end to the ... <a title="Crusaders’ horses scratched from Te Kaha Stadium" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/14/crusaders-horses-scratched-from-te-kaha-stadium/" aria-label="Read more about Crusaders’ horses scratched from Te Kaha Stadium">Read more</a>
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April 14, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland FC head coach Steve Corica. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz Auckland FC coach Steve Corica will miss his side’s game against Central Coast Mariners this weekend after receiving a one-game ban. Corica was shown a red card by the referee late in Auckland’s 2-2 draw with Melbourne Victory last weekend for abuse of ... <a title="Football: Auckland FC boss gets one-match ban for abuse" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/14/football-auckland-fc-boss-gets-one-match-ban-for-abuse/" aria-label="Read more about Football: Auckland FC boss gets one-match ban for abuse">Read more</a>
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April 14, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Liam Lawson of Visa Cash App RB F1 Team VCARB03. Eric Alonso / PHOTOSPORT Liam Lawson remains concerned about the speed of his Racing Bulls car. Lawson sits tenth in the Formula 1 drivers’ standings after three rounds afterpicking up points in both China and Japan. The 24-year-old grabbed valuable points ... <a title="Liam Lawson still concerned about the speed of Racing Bulls car" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/14/liam-lawson-still-concerned-about-the-speed-of-racing-bulls-car/" aria-label="Read more about Liam Lawson still concerned about the speed of Racing Bulls car">Read more</a>
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April 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Marata Niukore of the Warriors. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz Another Warrior is on the way out. Second rower Marata Niukore will depart at the end of this season to join the Newcastle Knights through until 2029. The 29-year-old New Zealand and Cook Islands international is off contract at the conclusion of the current ... <a title="Marata Niukore to leave Warriors to continue career in Australia" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/13/marata-niukore-to-leave-warriors-to-continue-career-in-australia/" aria-label="Read more about Marata Niukore to leave Warriors to continue career in Australia">Read more</a>
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April 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Former Boxing NZ board member Ken Clearwater RNZ / Nate McKinnon Boxing NZ has been marred for too long by bullying atmosphere and inappropriate behaviour, former Boxing NZ board member Ken Clearwater says. The 73-year-old Canterbury boxing stalwart has written to the Sports Integrity Commission and Sport and Recreation Minister Mark ... <a title="Former board member says Boxing NZ marred by bullying for too long" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/13/former-board-member-says-boxing-nz-marred-by-bullying-for-too-long/" aria-label="Read more about Former board member says Boxing NZ marred by bullying for too long">Read more</a>
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April 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Emma Main shoots for goal for the Wellington Phoenix against Melbourne City in an A-League Women’s match at Porirua Park, Wellington, 10 January, 2026 PHOTOSPORT The Wellington Phoenix will tackle their first finals campaign without talented forward Emma Main. Main has a chronic lumbar spine injury, which has seen her miss ... <a title="Emma Main to miss Wellington Phoenix A-League finals campaign" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/13/emma-main-to-miss-wellington-phoenix-a-league-finals-campaign/" aria-label="Read more about Emma Main to miss Wellington Phoenix A-League finals campaign">Read more</a>
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April 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Football Fern Jacqui Hand is now one of the more experienced players in the squad. Photosport Jacqui Hand is months into the biggest move of her football career and with a possible second Football World Cup on the horizon she is wanting to reach her potential at club level. Hand is ... <a title="Four clubs in 2 years, Football Fern Jacqui Hand finds ‘good fit’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/13/four-clubs-in-2-years-football-fern-jacqui-hand-finds-good-fit/" aria-label="Read more about Four clubs in 2 years, Football Fern Jacqui Hand finds ‘good fit’">Read more</a>
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April 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Sam Ruthe Photosport Teenage running phenomenon Sam Ruthe has cast doubt over his immediate racing future after suffering a stress fracture to his lower leg. Ruthe, who turned 17 on Sunday, posted that he’ll be “off the radar for a while”, although there was no indication whether time out will affect ... <a title="Athletics: Sam Ruthe ‘off radar’ after suffering leg fracture" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/13/athletics-sam-ruthe-off-radar-after-suffering-leg-fracture/" aria-label="Read more about Athletics: Sam Ruthe ‘off radar’ after suffering leg fracture">Read more</a>
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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>
