CoveragePost
April 28, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand NRL: NZ Warriors v Parramatta Eels 7.30pm Saturday, 2 May CommBank Stadium, Sydney Live blog updates on RNZ website Adam Pompey has missed three games, after copping a dangerous contact suspension. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz Centre Adam Pompey returns to the NZ Warriors starting line-up against Parramatta Eels, but star half Luke Metcalf ... <a title="NRL: Centre Adam Pompey returns to NZ Warriors against Parramatta Eels" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/28/nrl-centre-adam-pompey-returns-to-nz-warriors-against-parramatta-eels/" aria-label="Read more about NRL: Centre Adam Pompey returns to NZ Warriors against Parramatta Eels">Read more</a>
CoveragePost
April 28, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand DJ Vasiljevic joins the NZ Breakers from Adelaide 36ers. Photosport The New Zealand Breakers have lured two-time NBL champion and proven leader Dejan ‘DJ’ Vasiljevic to the basketball club on a one season deal. The guard is a marquee signing for the club that has yet to sign a coach for ... <a title="Breakers lock in marquee signing" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/28/breakers-lock-in-marquee-signing/" aria-label="Read more about Breakers lock in marquee signing">Read more</a>
CoveragePost
April 28, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Former Black Cap Geoff Allott Elias Rodriguez / www.photosport.nz Former Black Caps fast bowler Geoff Allott has been appointed chief executive of New Zealand Cricket, replacing Scott Weenink, who resigned in December. Weenink left the role at the end of last year after months of escalating tension over the future direction ... <a title="Geoff Allott named new boss of NZ Cricket after Scott Weenink’s departure" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/28/geoff-allott-named-new-boss-of-nz-cricket-after-scott-weeninks-departure/" aria-label="Read more about Geoff Allott named new boss of NZ Cricket after Scott Weenink’s departure">Read more</a>
CoveragePost
April 28, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Michelle Montague. Cooper Neill New Zealand’s Michelle Montague has marked her UFC return with another unanimous decision win to improve her unbeaten record to 8-0 in the sport. The ‘Wild One’ outmuscled and out-fought former bantamweight contender Mayra Bueno Silva to win (30-27, 29-29 and 29-28) on the judges’ scorecards. Montague ... <a title="New Zealand’s Michelle Montague eyes next fight after ranked UFC win" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/28/new-zealands-michelle-montague-eyes-next-fight-after-ranked-ufc-win/" aria-label="Read more about New Zealand’s Michelle Montague eyes next fight after ranked UFC win">Read more</a>
CoveragePost
April 28, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Chris Greenacre, now head coach of the Phoenix. AAP Image/Matt Turner / Photosport Caretaker coach Chris Greenacre has been appointed the Wellington Phoenix men’s coach following a long apprenticeship at the A-league football club. Greenacre, who has called Wellington home since 2009 when he joined the Phoenix as a player, will ... <a title="Phoenix men appoints perennial caretaker coach Chris Greenacre to top job" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/28/phoenix-men-appoints-perennial-caretaker-coach-chris-greenacre-to-top-job/" aria-label="Read more about Phoenix men appoints perennial caretaker coach Chris Greenacre to top job">Read more</a>
CoveragePost
April 28, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand under 20s in action against Australia in South Africa. New Zealand Rugby New Zealand fought back from a 12 point halftime deficit to beat Australia 34-29 in a thrilling opening match of the Under 20 Rugby Championship in South Africa. Australia had a 24-12 lead at half-time but two ... <a title="NZ under-20s open Rugby Championship campaign with comeback win" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/28/nz-under-20s-open-rugby-championship-campaign-with-comeback-win/" aria-label="Read more about NZ under-20s open Rugby Championship campaign with comeback win">Read more</a>
CoveragePost
April 28, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Bangladesh’s Shamim Hossain. MUNIR UZ ZAMAN / AFP Bangladesh have achieved their highest successful home run-chase to beat the Black Caps by six wickets in the first T20 international in Chattogram. New Zealand scored 182 for six with the home side reaching their target with two overs to spare. Tawhid Hridoy ... <a title="Black Caps fall to record-chasing Bangladesh in T20 opener" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/28/black-caps-fall-to-record-chasing-bangladesh-in-t20-opener/" aria-label="Read more about Black Caps fall to record-chasing Bangladesh in T20 opener">Read more</a>
CoveragePost
April 28, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Emma Twigg at the 2026 NZ Beach Sprint Championships. supplied / Rowing NZ Champion rower Emma Twigg has taken another step towards completing a unique double at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. The 39-year-old won the final of the women’s open single at the New Zealand Beach Sprint Championships at Orewa ... <a title="Emma Twigg remains on track for historic Olympic feat" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/28/emma-twigg-remains-on-track-for-historic-olympic-feat/" aria-label="Read more about Emma Twigg remains on track for historic Olympic feat">Read more</a>
CoveragePost
April 28, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Wellington Phoenix goalkeeper Vic Esson is playing finals football in her first season with the club. www.photosport.nz Wellington Phoenix goalkeeper Vic Esson says it “cut deep” that the team does not already have silverware this season. The Phoenix finished the A-League season in second place and will play Brisbane Roar in ... <a title="Disappointment and belief for Phoenix goalie going into finals" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/28/disappointment-and-belief-for-phoenix-goalie-going-into-finals/" aria-label="Read more about Disappointment and belief for Phoenix goalie going into finals">Read more</a>
CoveragePost
April 27, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Fans during the Super Rugby Pacific Super Round match between the Crusaders and Waratahs at One NZ Stadium, Christchurch, 24th April 2026. Photosport The Crusaders are pushing to host next year’s Super Round on the back of the success of the Super Rugby Pacific extravaganza at Christchurch’s new stadium. The prospect ... <a title="Crusaders push for repeat Super Rounds in Christchurch" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/27/crusaders-push-for-repeat-super-rounds-in-christchurch/" aria-label="Read more about Crusaders push for repeat Super Rounds in Christchurch">Read more</a>
CoveragePost
April 27, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand White Ferns Nensi Patel (C) and Izzy Sharp (R) celebrate a wicket during the ODI series against South Africa. photosport Spin-bowling all-rounders Flora Devonshire, Nensi Patel, and batters Emma McLeod and Izzy Sharp will make their first international tour after winning inclusion in the White Ferns squad for next ... <a title="Cricket: First full tour for four in White Ferns squad for England ODIs" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/27/cricket-first-full-tour-for-four-in-white-ferns-squad-for-england-odis/" aria-label="Read more about Cricket: First full tour for four in White Ferns squad for England ODIs">Read more</a>
CoveragePost
April 27, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Ben Garruccio celebrates a goal against Auckland FC. Brendon Thorne/Getty Images Auckland FC have missed out on a first-round bye in the A-League playoffs, after a 2-2 draw with Sydney FC in their regular season finale. The Black Knights entered their final fixture in second place on the competition table, with ... <a title="Auckland FC lost grip on A-League playoff bye" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/27/auckland-fc-lost-grip-on-a-league-playoff-bye/" aria-label="Read more about Auckland FC lost grip on A-League playoff bye">Read more</a>
