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March 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Formula 1 driver Liam Lawson of Visa Cash App Racing Bulls Formula One Team MARCEL VAN DORST / AFP Smiles again for Liam Lawson as some luck went his way in the Japanese Grand Prix. Lawson finished in the points for the third straight race after grabbing ninth position at Suzuka. ... <a title="‘Very pleased’: Luck goes Lawson’s way as he scores more F1 points" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/30/very-pleased-luck-goes-lawsons-way-as-he-scores-more-f1-points/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Very pleased’: Luck goes Lawson’s way as he scores more F1 points">Read more</a>
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March 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Marko Stamenic leads the All Whites on to Eden Park during the Fifa Series. Shane Wenzlick / Photosport.nz A “flat” performance in front of their home fans and eight games since a win is not a cause for concern leading into the Football World Cup, according to former All White and ... <a title="Football: All Whites seeking statement result in World Cup build up" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/30/football-all-whites-seeking-statement-result-in-world-cup-build-up/" aria-label="Read more about Football: All Whites seeking statement result in World Cup build up">Read more</a>
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March 29, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Western Sydney Wanderers celebrate a goal against Wellington Phoenix. photosport Wellington Phoenix have been stunned 1-0 at home by the lowly Western Sydney Wanderers to end their hopes of winning the women’s A-League minor premiership. The listless defeat at Porirua Park on Sunday also leaves doubt over whether coach Bev Priestman’s ... <a title="Football: Wellington Phoenix stunned by lowly Western Sydney" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/29/football-wellington-phoenix-stunned-by-lowly-western-sydney/" aria-label="Read more about Football: Wellington Phoenix stunned by lowly Western Sydney">Read more</a>
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March 29, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Ben Richards photosport Wānaka skier Ben Richards has clinched the overall men’s crown on the Freeride World Tour after securing victory in the finals in Switzerland. The 26-year-old leap-frogged tour leader Toby Rafford of the United States with a 96-point run on the Bec des Rosses face in Verbier, executing a ... <a title="Skiing: Ben Richards crowned world freeride ski champion" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/29/skiing-ben-richards-crowned-world-freeride-ski-champion/" aria-label="Read more about Skiing: Ben Richards crowned world freeride ski champion">Read more</a>
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March 29, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Israel Adesanya insists retirement is not close, despite his latest defeat. Photosport Kiwi mixed martial arts star Israel Adesanya has suffered a fourth straight UFC defeat, raising further questions over when he’ll call time on his decorated career. The 36-year-old was beaten by rising American middleweight Joe Pyfer in the headline ... <a title="Kiwi Israel Adesanya suffers fourth straight UFC defeat" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/29/kiwi-israel-adesanya-suffers-fourth-straight-ufc-defeat/" aria-label="Read more about Kiwi Israel Adesanya suffers fourth straight UFC defeat">Read more</a>
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March 29, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Navajo Stirling of the light heavyweight division. www.photosport.nz New Zealand mixed martial artist Navajo Stirling has made it four wins from four in the UFC with victory over a Brazilian light-heavyweight opponent in Seattle. Stirling beat Bruno Lopes by technical knockout in the second round to extend his unbeaten record as ... <a title="NZ fighter Navajo Stirling beats Bruno Lopes in UFC showdown" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/29/nz-fighter-navajo-stirling-beats-bruno-lopes-in-ufc-showdown/" aria-label="Read more about NZ fighter Navajo Stirling beats Bruno Lopes in UFC showdown">Read more</a>
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March 29, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Morrie Chandler at the 55th Halberg Awards in 2018. David Rowland / Photosport Long-serving motorsport administrator Morrie Chandler has died aged 85. A former president of Motorsport New Zealand for more than 20 years, Chandler held a range of national and international posts, including a stint as vice president of the ... <a title="Former Motorsport New Zealand president Morrie Chandler dies at 85" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/29/former-motorsport-new-zealand-president-morrie-chandler-dies-at-85/" aria-label="Read more about Former Motorsport New Zealand president Morrie Chandler dies at 85">Read more</a>
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March 29, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Callum McCowatt’s Danish Superliga side are struggling and he’s happy for the reprieve of national team duty. Andrew Cornaga / www.photosport.nz The All Whites have more players than ever chasing their dreams overseas and, for some, the national team can be a solace when club football is a struggle. The countdown ... <a title="All Whites an ‘escape’ when times are tough at clubs" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/29/all-whites-an-escape-when-times-are-tough-at-clubs/" aria-label="Read more about All Whites an ‘escape’ when times are tough at clubs">Read more</a>
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March 29, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the cricket action, as the White Ferns take on South Africa women in their first of three one-dayers. First ball at Christchurch’s Hagley Oval is 2pm. White Ferns squad Melie Kerr ( Wellington Blaze), Suzie Bates (Otago), Flora Devonshire (Central Hinds), Izzy Gaze (Auckland Hearts), Maddy Green (Auckland Hearts), ... <a title="Live: White Ferns v South Africa Women – first ODI" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/29/live-white-ferns-v-south-africa-women-first-odi/" aria-label="Read more about Live: White Ferns v South Africa Women – first ODI">Read more</a>
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March 28, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the Super Rugby Pacific action, as the Chiefs take on the Western Force at HBF Park in Perth. Kickoff is 9.35pm. Chiefs: 1. Jared Proffit 2. Brodie McAlister 3. George Dyer 4. Josh Lord 5. Naitoa Ah Kuoi 6. Samipeni Finau 7. Luke Jacobson (c) 8. Simon Parker 9. ... <a title="Live: Super Rugby Pacific – Chiefs v Western Force" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/28/live-super-rugby-pacific-chiefs-v-western-force/" aria-label="Read more about Live: Super Rugby Pacific – Chiefs v Western Force">Read more</a>
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March 28, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Liam Lawson experienced a frustrating day in Japanese GP qualifying. AFP Kiwi driver Liam Lawson will provisionally start 14th on the grid for Sunday’s Japanese Grand Prix, after a frustrating day at the Suzuka Circuit. Lawson got through the first qualifying session comfortably, finishing with the 11th-fastest lap, with the top ... <a title="Formula 1: Kiwi Liam Lawson to start 14th on Japanese Grand Prix grid" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/28/formula-1-kiwi-liam-lawson-to-start-14th-on-japanese-grand-prix-grid/" aria-label="Read more about Formula 1: Kiwi Liam Lawson to start 14th on Japanese Grand Prix grid">Read more</a>
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March 28, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the Super Rugby Pacific action, as the Blues take on the Fijian Drua at Eden Park. “The Drua are a dangerous side when you give them space. They play with a lot of flair and confidence, so for us it’s about being accurate, controlling the tempo and making good ... <a title="Live: Super Rugby Pacific – Blues v Fijian Drua" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/28/live-super-rugby-pacific-blues-v-fijian-drua/" aria-label="Read more about Live: Super Rugby Pacific – Blues v Fijian Drua">Read more</a>
