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December 14, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Kazugi Nagasawa evades the Newcastle defenders in their round Marty Melville A disastrous seven-minute spell proved costly, as Wellington Phoenix slumped to a 3-1 loss to the Newcastle Jets in their A-League clash in Wellington. After last season’s struggles, the latest campaign is showing few signs of improvement, with the Phoenix ... <a title="A-League: Wellington Phoenix fall to Newcastle Jets" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/14/a-league-wellington-phoenix-fall-to-newcastle-jets/" aria-label="Read more about A-League: Wellington Phoenix fall to Newcastle Jets">Read more</a>
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December 14, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland City celebrate winning the National League Championship Men’s Final. Shane Wenzlick / Photosport.nz Auckland City FC have defended their National League Championship title with a 7-6 penalty shootout win over Chatham Cup holders Wellington Olympic, after the match finished tied 2-2 following extra time in a thrilling final at Newtown ... <a title="Football: Auckland City claim back-to-back National League titles after penalty shootout" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/14/football-auckland-city-claim-back-to-back-national-league-titles-after-penalty-shootout/" aria-label="Read more about Football: Auckland City claim back-to-back National League titles after penalty shootout">Read more</a>
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December 14, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand The Breakers winning run has come to an end. © Photosport Ltd 2025 www.photosport.nz The Breakers fell to a 12-point loss to South East Melbourne Phoenix in their NBL clash in Melbourne, bringing an end to the New Zealanders’ three game winning streak. The 92-80 defeat keeps the Breakers outside the ... <a title="Basketball: Tough night for Breakers as they fall to Phoenix in Melbourne" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/14/basketball-tough-night-for-breakers-as-they-fall-to-phoenix-in-melbourne/" aria-label="Read more about Basketball: Tough night for Breakers as they fall to Phoenix in Melbourne">Read more</a>
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December 13, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Finley Melville Ives celebrates victory at Secret Garden, China. FIS Reigning freeski halfpipe world champion Finley Melville Ives from Wānaka has won the FIS World Cup event in China, with compatriot Luke Harrold second. For the first time, two Kiwi halfpipe skiers have shared a podium in either freeski or snowboard. ... <a title="Kiwis quinella World Cup freeski halfpipe event in China" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/13/kiwis-quinella-world-cup-freeski-halfpipe-event-in-china/" aria-label="Read more about Kiwis quinella World Cup freeski halfpipe event in China">Read more</a>
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December 13, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland FC’s Callan Elliot competes for possession against Central Coast Mariners. PHOTOSPORT Auckland FC have regained the lead at the top of the A-League men’s table with their Friday night victory, but that could quickly change, as their closest rivals, Sydney FC and Brisbane Roar, both have matches on Saturday night. ... <a title="On the road: Auckland FC building form as they take A-League lead" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/13/on-the-road-auckland-fc-building-form-as-they-take-a-league-lead/" aria-label="Read more about On the road: Auckland FC building form as they take A-League lead">Read more</a>
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December 13, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand’s Hayden Wilde used his trademark speed to win the T100 Qatar triathlon race. PHOTOSPORT New Zealand’s Hayden Wilde has been crowned king of the T100 World Triathlon series after rounding out his season in perfect style. Wilde won the final race in the Qatar T100 Triathlon World Championship final ... <a title="Hayden Wilde claims first T100 Triathlon World Title securing huge cash bonus" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/13/hayden-wilde-claims-first-t100-triathlon-world-title-securing-huge-cash-bonus/" aria-label="Read more about Hayden Wilde claims first T100 Triathlon World Title securing huge cash bonus">Read more</a>
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December 12, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Black Cap Daryl Mitchell in action on day two. Andrew Cornaga / www.photosport.nz / Photosport Ltd 2025 The Black Caps bounced back from a dramatic draw in the first test, to dismantle the West Indies by nine wickets in Wellington in the second. Chasing a meagre 576 runs for victory on ... <a title="Black Caps v West Indies second test – day three" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/12/black-caps-v-west-indies-second-test-day-three/" aria-label="Read more about Black Caps v West Indies second test – day three">Read more</a>
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December 12, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand By Nick Campton, ABC Dylan Brown scores a try for the Kiwis against Tonga in round 3 of the Pacific Championships rugby league tournament at Eden Park, Auckland, 2 November 2025. Photosport Analysis: After a year during which he signed the most lucrative contract in the history of rugby league, it ... <a title="Kiwis star Dylan Brown misses out on Golden Boot in baffling decision" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/12/kiwis-star-dylan-brown-misses-out-on-golden-boot-in-baffling-decision/" aria-label="Read more about Kiwis star Dylan Brown misses out on Golden Boot in baffling decision">Read more</a>
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December 12, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the cricket action on day three of the Black Caps second test against the West Indies, at Cello Basin Reserve in Wellington. The Black Caps and West Indies are locked in a tight tussle in the second cricket test in Wellington. Having bowled the West Indies out for 205, ... <a title="Live: Black Caps v West Indies second test – day three" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/12/live-black-caps-v-west-indies-second-test-day-three/" aria-label="Read more about Live: Black Caps v West Indies second test – day three">Read more</a>
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December 12, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Katie Boulter, Venus Williams, Alexandra Eala, Elina Svitolina will compete at the ASB Classic 2026. ASB Classic/Photosport A seven-time Grand Slam champion, an Olympic medallist and the Philippines’ first top 50 player were among the initial 25 players confirmed for the 2026 ASB Classic women’s tennis tournament in Auckland. A field ... <a title="Svitolina to Boulter: The ASB Classic 2026 women’s tennis field" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/12/svitolina-to-boulter-the-asb-classic-2026-womens-tennis-field/" aria-label="Read more about Svitolina to Boulter: The ASB Classic 2026 women’s tennis field">Read more</a>
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December 12, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand wicketkeeper MItch Hay, left, and slip fielder Daryl Mitchell appeal successfully for an LBW decision against Anderson Phillip of the West Indies during Day 2 of the 2nd cricket test match at the Basin Reserve in Wellington, New Zealand, 11 December 2025 Photosport Black Caps all-rounder Daryl Mitchell has ... <a title="Mitch Hay stars with bat, but Tom Blundell could be back for third test" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/12/mitch-hay-stars-with-bat-but-tom-blundell-could-be-back-for-third-test/" aria-label="Read more about Mitch Hay stars with bat, but Tom Blundell could be back for third test">Read more</a>
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December 11, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Ardie Savea. Kerry Marshall / www.photosport.nz Ardie Savea’s performances across the year, in which he brought up his 100th Test, has seen him named the Kelvin R Tremain Memorial Player of the Year and All Blacks Player of the Year at the New Zealand Rugby Awards. On the back of his ... <a title="Ardie Savea reigns supreme at New Zealand Rugby Awards" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/11/ardie-savea-reigns-supreme-at-new-zealand-rugby-awards/" aria-label="Read more about Ardie Savea reigns supreme at New Zealand Rugby Awards">Read more</a>
