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February 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Josh Clarkson is congratulated after taking a wicket for Central Districts against Wellington. photosport Central Districts (CD) have stormed into the final of the men’s Ford Trophy domestic one-day cricket competition, crushing Wellington by 211 runs at the Basin Reserve. CD will carry momentum in the final on Sunday at the ... <a title="Cricket: Central Districts romp into men’s one-day final against Canterbury" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/21/cricket-central-districts-romp-into-mens-one-day-final-against-canterbury/" aria-label="Read more about Cricket: Central Districts romp into men’s one-day final against Canterbury">Read more</a>
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February 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Ben Harrington has qualified for the men’s freeski halfpipe final. Fin Melville Ives is in a stable condition after a fall left him unconscious and saw him stretchered off the snow. The finals are set down for 7.30am Saturday 21 February (NZ time). Ben Harrington has qualified for the men’s freeski ... <a title="Watch: Ben Harrington heads to freeski halfpipe final, Fin Melville Ives takes brutal fall" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/21/watch-ben-harrington-heads-to-freeski-halfpipe-final-fin-melville-ives-takes-brutal-fall/" aria-label="Read more about Watch: Ben Harrington heads to freeski halfpipe final, Fin Melville Ives takes brutal fall">Read more</a>
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February 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand’s Finley Melville Ives is evacuated by a medical team in the freestyle skiing men’s freeski halfpipe qualification run 2 during the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games. KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP Ben Harrington has qualified for the men’s freeski halfpipe final Fin Melville Ives is in a stable condition ... <a title="Ben Harrington heads to freeski halfpipe final, Fin Melville Ives takes brutal fall" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/21/ben-harrington-heads-to-freeski-halfpipe-final-fin-melville-ives-takes-brutal-fall/" aria-label="Read more about Ben Harrington heads to freeski halfpipe final, Fin Melville Ives takes brutal fall">Read more</a>
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February 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand’s Ben Harrington reacts after competing in the freestyle skiing men’s freeski halfpipe qualification during the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games, in Livigno, Italy. KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP Ben Harrington has qualified for the Men’s Freeski Halfpipe final after a tense finish to the second run at the Milano ... <a title="Olympics: Ben Harrington qualifies for freestyle skiing men’s freeski halfpipe final" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/21/olympics-ben-harrington-qualifies-for-freestyle-skiing-mens-freeski-halfpipe-final/" aria-label="Read more about Olympics: Ben Harrington qualifies for freestyle skiing men’s freeski halfpipe final">Read more</a>
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February 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Dallin Watene-Zelzniak scores an acrobatic try for the Warriors against the Dolphins. David Neilson/Photosport Winger Dallin Watene-Zelezniak has scored two tries, as NZ Warriors let a pre-season win over Dolphins slip through their fingers in the dying moments. Ahead 34-20 midway through the second half, coach Andrew Webster elected to rest ... <a title="As it happened: NZ Warriors v Dolphins NRL pre-season trial" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/20/as-it-happened-nz-warriors-v-dolphins-nrl-pre-season-trial/" aria-label="Read more about As it happened: NZ Warriors v Dolphins NRL pre-season trial">Read more</a>
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February 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Hurricanes Brayden Iose and Josh Moorby celebrate a try during their match against Moana Pasifika. Kerry Marshall / www.photosport.nz After sitting out round one with the bye, the Hurricanes ran rampant against Moana Pasifika in their Super Rugby Pacific opener to secure a 52-10 win, earning a bonus. Winger Josh Moorby ... <a title="Hurricanes v Moana Pasifika – Super Rugby Pacific" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/20/hurricanes-v-moana-pasifika-super-rugby-pacific/" aria-label="Read more about Hurricanes v Moana Pasifika – Super Rugby Pacific">Read more</a>
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February 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand NZ Warriors take on the Dolphins at Leichhardt Oval for their second NRL pre-season trial. Join us for live updates at 8pm. Squads Warriors: 1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad, 2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak, 3. Ali Leiataua, 4. Adam Pompey, 5. Haizyn Mellars, 6. Luke Hanson, 7. Tanah Boyd, 8. Tanner Stowers-Smith, 9. Wayde Egan, ... <a title="Live: NZ Warriors v Dolphins NRL pre-season trial" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/20/live-nz-warriors-v-dolphins-nrl-pre-season-trial/" aria-label="Read more about Live: NZ Warriors v Dolphins NRL pre-season trial">Read more</a>
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February 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Jimmy Hilton is with Auckland FC in his first A-League contract. supplied Goalkeeper Jimmy Hilton knows the benefit of a win bonus and he is not wasting his first professional contract. Hilton arrived at Auckland FC this month after an SOS from the A-League club that was running out of fit ... <a title="From saving cash to saving goals, Auckland FC’s new keeper ready to step up" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/20/from-saving-cash-to-saving-goals-auckland-fcs-new-keeper-ready-to-step-up/" aria-label="Read more about From saving cash to saving goals, Auckland FC’s new keeper ready to step up">Read more</a>
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February 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand After sitting out round one with the bye, the Hurricanes will open their campaign in the capital on Friday night against a buoyant Moana side bringing Pasifika bragging rights back from Lautoka. Follow all the Super Rugby Pacific action from Sky Stadium in Wellington. Kick off is 7pm. Squads Hurricanes: 1 ... <a title="Live: Hurricanes v Moana Pasifika – Super Rugby Pacific" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/20/live-hurricanes-v-moana-pasifika-super-rugby-pacific/" aria-label="Read more about Live: Hurricanes v Moana Pasifika – Super Rugby Pacific">Read more</a>
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February 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Wellington Phoenix captain Alex Rufer and Auckland FC’s Lachlan Brook scored for their sides the last time they met in the A-League in December. Photosport Wellington Phoenix vs Auckland FC Kick-off: 5pm Saturday February 21 Sky Stadium, Wellington Live blog updates on RNZ A one-sided rivalry is still a rivalry. That ... <a title="What you need to know ahead of sixth NZ A-League derby" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/20/what-you-need-to-know-ahead-of-sixth-nz-a-league-derby/" aria-label="Read more about What you need to know ahead of sixth NZ A-League derby">Read more</a>
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February 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Nensi Patel of the Northern Brave. www.photosport.nz There are two new players in the White Ferns squad named to take on Zimbabwe later this month. Northern Brave duo Nensi Patel and Kayley Knight have been included for the series, which will be the first between the two nations and includes three ... <a title="Northern Brave duo set to debut for White Ferns" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/20/northern-brave-duo-set-to-debut-for-white-ferns/" aria-label="Read more about Northern Brave duo set to debut for White Ferns">Read more</a>
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February 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Canada’s Cassie Sharpe receives medical assistance after crashing during the women’s freestyle skiing halfpipe at the Winter Olympics. 2026. KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP Auckland freeskier Mischa Thomas has qualified for the final of the halfpipe at the Winter Olympics. The 17 year old landed a score of 77.00 in her first ... <a title="Winter Olympics: Kiwi Mischa Thomas qualifies for halfpipe final as rival stretchered off" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/20/winter-olympics-kiwi-mischa-thomas-qualifies-for-halfpipe-final-as-rival-stretchered-off/" aria-label="Read more about Winter Olympics: Kiwi Mischa Thomas qualifies for halfpipe final as rival stretchered off">Read more</a>
