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May 14, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Teenage surfer Alani Morse talks to media at the opening press conference for the Raglan leg of the World Surf League. Rambo Estrada/WSL Teenage surfer Alani Morse is dreaming of taking on the best as she prepares for the biggest competition of her young career. The 15-year-old won a wildcard qualifying ... <a title="‘What they have done is insane’: Young Kiwi surfer dreaming of riding against the best" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/14/what-they-have-done-is-insane-young-kiwi-surfer-dreaming-of-riding-against-the-best/" aria-label="Read more about ‘What they have done is insane’: Young Kiwi surfer dreaming of riding against the best">Read more</a>
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May 14, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Coach Bev Priestman before their semi-final win on the weekend. Marty Melville / www.photosport.nz The Wellington Phoenix women’s team have been recognised by their peers as a result of the team’s record-breaking A-League football season. Six Phoenix players have been named in the Professional Footballers Australia (PFA) team of the season ... <a title="Wellington Phoenix’s Bev Priestman named coach of the year, six players in team of year" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/14/wellington-phoenixs-bev-priestman-named-coach-of-the-year-six-players-in-team-of-year/" aria-label="Read more about Wellington Phoenix’s Bev Priestman named coach of the year, six players in team of year">Read more</a>
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May 14, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Tanya Kalounivale of New Zealand. www.photosport.nz Black Ferns front rower Tanya Kalounivale has hit pause on her rugby career in New Zealand after deciding to move to Australia. Kalounivale played 29 Tests for New Zealand since making her debut in 2022. The 27-year-old played for Waikato since 2017 and for Chiefs ... <a title="Family comes first for Black Fern moving to Australia" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/14/family-comes-first-for-black-fern-moving-to-australia/" aria-label="Read more about Family comes first for Black Fern moving to Australia">Read more</a>
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May 14, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Moana Pasifika is set to disband at the end of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season. Photosport / RNZ Moana Pasifika is not the only club facing closure since the Super Rugby Pacific competition kicked off in 2022. The Melbourne Rebels suffered a similar fate at the end of the 2024 ... <a title="The tug of war for Moana Pasifika: Who will blink first to save the club?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/14/the-tug-of-war-for-moana-pasifika-who-will-blink-first-to-save-the-club/" aria-label="Read more about The tug of war for Moana Pasifika: Who will blink first to save the club?">Read more</a>
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May 14, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Chris Wood will captain the All Whites for their FIFA World Cup campaign in North America. New Zealand head coach Darren Bazeley named his 26-player squad for the Cup, which will be held in the United States, Mexico and Canada, starting on 11 June. The squad is: Goalkeepers: Max Crocombe, Alex ... <a title="Chris Wood named All Whites captain as World Cup team announced" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/14/chris-wood-named-all-whites-captain-as-world-cup-team-announced/" aria-label="Read more about Chris Wood named All Whites captain as World Cup team announced">Read more</a>
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May 14, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The All Whites squad that will carry New Zealand onto football’s biggest stage at the 2026 FIFA World Cup will today be unveiled at Eden Park. Coach Darren Bazeley will name his 26-man squad as New Zealand prepares for its first World Cup appearance since the 2010 tournament in South Africa. ... <a title="All Whites squad for Fifa World Cup named" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/14/all-whites-squad-for-fifa-world-cup-named/" aria-label="Read more about All Whites squad for Fifa World Cup named">Read more</a>
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May 14, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Sarah Taylor, playing for the Welsh Fire Women in 2021, has been named as England’s men’s fielding coach for the test series against New Zealand. ACTION PHOTO SPORT/AFP Former England women’s wicketkeeper Sarah Taylor has been appointed as fielding coach for head coach Brendon McCullum’s men’s team for their test series ... <a title="Sarah Taylor named fielding coach for England men’s cricket team" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/14/sarah-taylor-named-fielding-coach-for-england-mens-cricket-team/" aria-label="Read more about Sarah Taylor named fielding coach for England men’s cricket team">Read more</a>
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May 14, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Lewis Clareburt in butterfly mode (file photo). photosport Lewis Clareburt enjoyed the challenge posted by an up-and-coming young swimmer as he swam under the Commonwealth Games qualifying time at the national swimming championships in Auckland. The two-time Olympian, who swims for the United club in Auckland, didn’t have it all his ... <a title="Lewis Clareburt notches year’s fastest time ahead of Commonwealth Games" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/14/lewis-clareburt-notches-years-fastest-time-ahead-of-commonwealth-games/" aria-label="Read more about Lewis Clareburt notches year’s fastest time ahead of Commonwealth Games">Read more</a>
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May 14, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Georgia Plimmer at the County Ground in Northampton where the ODI between the White Ferns and England was washed out, 14 May 2026. Photosport The White Ferns will attempt to level their ODI series against England on Saturday after the second match was washed out in Northampton. Showers arrived just as ... <a title="White Ferns’ second ODI v England washed out" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/14/white-ferns-second-odi-v-england-washed-out/" aria-label="Read more about White Ferns’ second ODI v England washed out">Read more</a>
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May 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Wellington Phoenix women are playing for more than just a trophy when they compete in their first ever A-league grand final on Saturday, says head coach Bev Priestman. The squad flew out to Melbourne today ahead of Saturday’s final against Melbourne City. Speaking to media at Wellington Airport, Priestman said ... <a title="Phoenix women’s higher calling to put women’s football in NZ ‘on the map’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/13/phoenix-womens-higher-calling-to-put-womens-football-in-nz-on-the-map/" aria-label="Read more about Phoenix women’s higher calling to put women’s football in NZ ‘on the map’">Read more</a>
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May 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Nathan Cleary of the Panthers and Panthers coach Ivan Cleary hug after victoryduring the NRL Grand Final match between the Melbourne Storm. AAP/www.photosport.nz The most successful coach of the modern NRL era has confirmed he is leaving the Penrith Panthers. Ivan Cleary will step down as head coach at the end ... <a title="Ivan Cleary leaving Penrith Panthers afer 2027 NRL season" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/13/ivan-cleary-leaving-penrith-panthers-afer-2027-nrl-season/" aria-label="Read more about Ivan Cleary leaving Penrith Panthers afer 2027 NRL season">Read more</a>
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May 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Gina Crampton last played for the Silver Ferns at the 2023 Netball World Cup. PHOTOSPORT The Mainland Tactix have called in former Silver Fern captain Gina Crampton to provide injury cover as the team looks to consolidate its strong start to the ANZ Premiership season. Crampton recently finished her temporary contract ... <a title="Netball: Tactix call on Silver Fern great Gina Crampton" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/13/netball-tactix-call-on-silver-fern-great-gina-crampton/" aria-label="Read more about Netball: Tactix call on Silver Fern great Gina Crampton">Read more</a>
