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December 3, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Mark Robinson. Graphic: Liam K. Swiggs PHOTOSPORT Mark Robinson thinks that an opportunity for the government to attract international business is right under its nose. The outgoing NZ Rugby (NZR) chief executive said that the sport is “an amazing opportunity for our country” and should be used far more broadly with ... <a title="NZ Rugby boss Mark Robinson calls on government to use the sport for international investment" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/03/nz-rugby-boss-mark-robinson-calls-on-government-to-use-the-sport-for-international-investment/" aria-label="Read more about NZ Rugby boss Mark Robinson calls on government to use the sport for international investment">Read more</a>
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December 3, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Norwegian tennis player Casper Ruud, 2025. Alfredo Falcone/LaPresse / PHOTOSPORT Norwegian tennis star Casper Ruud is returning to the ASB Classic in Auckland this summer. World number 12 Ruud is the second highest ranked player behind number 9 American Ben Shelton to confirm their entry for the tournament in January, with ... <a title="Casper Ruud returns to ASB Classic" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/03/casper-ruud-returns-to-asb-classic/" aria-label="Read more about Casper Ruud returns to ASB Classic">Read more</a>
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December 3, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand All Whites coach Darren Bazeley will attend his first senior Football World Cup draw this week. Trevor Ruszkowski / www.photosport.nz New Zealand Football boss Andrew Pragnell and All Whites coach Darren Bazeley are on an important mission in North America this week. They are part of a New Zealand delegation of ... <a title="FIFA World Cup draw and New Zealand Football’s other mission" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/03/fifa-world-cup-draw-and-new-zealand-footballs-other-mission/" aria-label="Read more about FIFA World Cup draw and New Zealand Football’s other mission">Read more</a>
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December 3, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand driver Liam Lawson. Photosport / ATP Images / Mark Peterson Liam Lawson will be in Formula 1 in 2026 after being confirmed in one of the Racing Bulls seats. It will be his first full season competing for one team after he started 2025 in Red Bull but was ... <a title="F1: Liam Lawson confirmed in Racing Bulls 2026 lineup" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/03/f1-liam-lawson-confirmed-in-racing-bulls-2026-lineup/" aria-label="Read more about F1: Liam Lawson confirmed in Racing Bulls 2026 lineup">Read more</a>
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December 2, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand The Football Ferns face the Matildas at Coopers Stadium in Adelaide for the second in their two-match friendly series. The Matildas beat the Ferns comfortably 5-0 in their first match at Gosford on Saturday. Tonight’s match will mark Annalie Longo’s last with the Ferns, as she retires from international football. Kick-off ... <a title="Live: Football Ferns v Matildas – women’s international friendly" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/02/live-football-ferns-v-matildas-womens-international-friendly/" aria-label="Read more about Live: Football Ferns v Matildas – women’s international friendly">Read more</a>
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December 2, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand AAP / www.photosport.nz An experienced sport’s leader says a special general meeting called within the Waikato Bay of Plenty zone over concerns with Netball New Zealand’s governance reflects growing frustration in the netball community. But there’s been no indication from the other four netball zones in New Zealand that they will ... <a title="Netball: Frustrations boil over in Noeline Taurua territory – but will other zones follow?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/02/netball-frustrations-boil-over-in-noeline-taurua-territory-but-will-other-zones-follow/" aria-label="Read more about Netball: Frustrations boil over in Noeline Taurua territory – but will other zones follow?">Read more</a>
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December 2, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Kane Williamson. Chris Symes / www.photosport.nz It’s advantage West Indies after day one of the first test in Christchurch. The Black Caps stumbled to stumps at 231 for nine after a solid platform was laid at the top. Despite losing Devon Conway in the opening over for a duck, Tom Latham ... <a title="Black Caps v West Indies first test: Day one" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/02/black-caps-v-west-indies-first-test-day-one/" aria-label="Read more about Black Caps v West Indies first test: Day one">Read more</a>
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December 2, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand The Black Caps take on the West Indies in their first test from Hagley Oval in Christchurch. New Zealand has played just two Test matches so far in 2025, beating Zimbabwe 2-0 in Bulawayo in August. Since then they’ve played 17 white-ball games against Australia, England and West Indies. “The team ... <a title="Live: Black Caps v West Indies first test: Day one" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/02/live-black-caps-v-west-indies-first-test-day-one/" aria-label="Read more about Live: Black Caps v West Indies first test: Day one">Read more</a>
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December 2, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Racing Bulls driver Liam Lawson arrives in the paddock ahead of the 2025 Las Vegas Grand Prix AFP Reports in Europe say New Zealand driver Liam Lawson will remain in Formula 1 in 2026. Red Bull will announce their driver lineups for Red Bull and Racing Bulls on Tuesday local time ... <a title="Liam Lawson to remain in Formula 1 in 2026 – report" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/02/liam-lawson-to-remain-in-formula-1-in-2026-report/" aria-label="Read more about Liam Lawson to remain in Formula 1 in 2026 – report">Read more</a>
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December 2, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Australia celebrate their win over New Zealand Tall Blacks. Marty Melville / PHOTOSPORT Tall Blacks coach Judd Flavell admits he couldn’t have been more proud of his side and knew it would probably need something special to beat them. Australia beat New Zealand 79-77 in the second game of the World ... <a title="Tall Blacks coach knew it would take something special to beat them" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/02/tall-blacks-coach-knew-it-would-take-something-special-to-beat-them/" aria-label="Read more about Tall Blacks coach knew it would take something special to beat them">Read more</a>
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December 2, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Track and field star Anna Grimaldi celebrates after winning bronze in the women’s 100m T47 final at the 2024 Paralympics. GETTY IMAGES New Zealand’s Olympic and Paralympic movements could be on the brink of a historic shift, with the two organising bodies formally exploring the possibility of becoming a single organisation. ... <a title="New Zealand Olympic bosses weigh up major sporting merger" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/02/new-zealand-olympic-bosses-weigh-up-major-sporting-merger/" aria-label="Read more about New Zealand Olympic bosses weigh up major sporting merger">Read more</a>
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December 1, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Tall Blacks Flynn Cameron (L) with Australia Jaylin Galloway during the FIBA World Cup Qualifier – New Zealand Tall Blacks v Australia Boomers at TSB Arena, Wellington, on 1 December 2025. Marty Melville / Photosport A buzzer beater finish by the Boomers has left the Tall Blacks heartbroken, but a technical ... <a title="Fans frustrated as tense Tall Blacks loss to Australia cuts out on screen" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/01/fans-frustrated-as-tense-tall-blacks-loss-to-australia-cuts-out-on-screen/" aria-label="Read more about Fans frustrated as tense Tall Blacks loss to Australia cuts out on screen">Read more</a>
