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May 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland FC celebrate their shootout success against Melbourne City in the A-League, on Saturday. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz Dreams and manifestation were behind Auckland FC’s penalty shootout win that has sealed back-to-back A-League semi-finals appearances. Last season, goalkeeper Michael Woud was sitting on the bench while his team-mates were playing finals football. This ... <a title="Career firsts and unwavering belief save Auckland FC’s season" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/03/career-firsts-and-unwavering-belief-save-auckland-fcs-season/" aria-label="Read more about Career firsts and unwavering belief save Auckland FC’s season">Read more</a>
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May 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Alofiana Khan-Pereira scores for the Warriors against Parramatta. David Neilson/Photosport Flying wing Alofiana Khan-Pereira scored his third straight try double for NZ Warriors, as they pulled away from Parramatta Eels 36-14 in Sydney. Leading 16-6 at halftime, the visitors allowed their hosts back into the contest at 18-14 midway through the ... <a title="NRL: Parramatta Eels v NZ Warriors" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/02/nrl-parramatta-eels-v-nz-warriors/" aria-label="Read more about NRL: Parramatta Eels v NZ Warriors">Read more</a>
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May 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Moana huddle, after the game on Saturday: On the same ground the team produced its greatest hour in 2025, their historic win over the Blues now feels like an even more distant memory. Photosport What began as a heated inter-city rivalry has eased significantly as any resentment the Blues felt for ... <a title="Blues: ‘Hard’ to close Moana chapter" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/02/blues-hard-to-close-moana-chapter/" aria-label="Read more about Blues: ‘Hard’ to close Moana chapter">Read more</a>
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May 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Liam Swiggs / RNZ The scenes at Albany tonight stood in stark contrast to 2025. A night when Ardie Savea inspired them to their most famous win, a year on and it was an uninspired Moana being beaten up by their big brothers as the Blues took a convincing 45-19 win. ... <a title="Super Rugby Pacific: More Moana misery as Blues bash little brothers" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/02/super-rugby-pacific-more-moana-misery-as-blues-bash-little-brothers/" aria-label="Read more about Super Rugby Pacific: More Moana misery as Blues bash little brothers">Read more</a>
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May 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Guillermo May and Auckland FC are through to the semi-finals of the A-League. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz Auckland FC have ended Melbourne City’s A-League title defence with a win in penalties an Elimination Final on Saturday. By recording their first victory in six weeks Auckland progress to the semi-finals for the second consecutive ... <a title="Auckland FC into A-League semis after penalty shoot-out" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/02/auckland-fc-into-a-league-semis-after-penalty-shoot-out/" aria-label="Read more about Auckland FC into A-League semis after penalty shoot-out">Read more</a>
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May 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Casey Kopua played 187 games for the Magic. Photosport Ltd 2017 www.photosport.nz The Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic have named Silver Fern legend Casey Kopua as an interim replacement player ahead of their ANZ Premiership clash against the Stars. The long-time Magic stalwart is joining the side to provide defensive cover ... <a title="Silver Fern legend Casey Kopua comes out of retirement to help Magic" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/02/silver-fern-legend-casey-kopua-comes-out-of-retirement-to-help-magic/" aria-label="Read more about Silver Fern legend Casey Kopua comes out of retirement to help Magic">Read more</a>
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May 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Mystics shooter Sophia Lafaiali’i (file photo). © Photosport Ltd 2025 www.photosport.nz The Mystics have ended the unbeaten run of the Tactix, with a 52-43 win over the team that upset them in last year’s ANZ Premiership grand final. The meet on Saturday was the first between the teams since that game, ... <a title="Netball: Mystics beat Tactix in grand-final rematch" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/02/netball-mystics-beat-tactix-in-grand-final-rematch/" aria-label="Read more about Netball: Mystics beat Tactix in grand-final rematch">Read more</a>
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May 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The NZ Warriors are away to Parramatta Eels at CommBank Stadium in Sydney. The side are riding a three match unbeaten run and welcome the return of centre Adam Pompey to Saturday’s line-up. Kickoff is at 7.30pm. Warriors: 1. Taine Tuaupiki, 2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak, 3. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, 4. Adam Pompey, 5. ... <a title="Live: NRL – Parramatta Eels v NZ Warriors" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/02/live-nrl-parramatta-eels-v-nz-warriors/" aria-label="Read more about Live: NRL – Parramatta Eels v NZ Warriors">Read more</a>
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May 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Bottom-of-the-table Moana Pasifika host the third-placed Blues in a crosstown Super Rugby Pacific clash at North Harbour Stadium in Auckland. Moana Pasifika are chasing just their second win of the season, while their rivals are looking to potentially move up the ladder up with a win. Kickoff is at 7.05pm. Moana ... <a title="Live: Super Rugby Pacific – Moana Pasifika v Blues" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/02/live-super-rugby-pacific-moana-pasifika-v-blues/" aria-label="Read more about Live: Super Rugby Pacific – Moana Pasifika v Blues">Read more</a>
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May 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Phoenix head coach Bev Priestman. photosport Wellington Phoenix coach Bev Priestman is struggling to contain her excitement as the team’s first-ever visit to the A-League women’s playoffs loom loom into view. The Phoenix will face Brisbane Roar in the first leg of their semi-final on Sunday, a month to the day ... <a title="A-League finals football arrives at last for Phoenix women" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/02/a-league-finals-football-arrives-at-last-for-phoenix-women/" aria-label="Read more about A-League finals football arrives at last for Phoenix women">Read more</a>
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May 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Dawn breaks across Waikato. RNZ / Gianina Schwanecke In the stillness of the pre-dawn morning all I could hear was the sound of feet marching as Allen Juno and I traversed a well-cut farm track near the border of the Pureora Forest Park. Then somewhere off in the dense bush below ... <a title="Country Life: The art of deer stalking during the roar" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/02/country-life-the-art-of-deer-stalking-during-the-roar/" aria-label="Read more about Country Life: The art of deer stalking during the roar">Read more</a>
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May 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Jackson Ford celebrates his try against Canberra Raiders. Andrew Cornaga/Photosport Over the course of eight years, Jackson Ford has made a point of keeping an even keel on his NRL career that has navigated the usual highs and lows. Right now, the tireless NZ Warriors front-rower is seemingly tolerating the highest ... <a title="NRL: NZ Warriors dynamo Jackson Ford avoiding Dally M, Origin hype" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/02/nrl-nz-warriors-dynamo-jackson-ford-avoiding-dally-m-origin-hype/" aria-label="Read more about NRL: NZ Warriors dynamo Jackson Ford avoiding Dally M, Origin hype">Read more</a>
