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February 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand’s Luca Harrington during the Freeski Big Air final at the 2026 Winter OLympics. KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP New Zealand’s Luca Harrington has finished sixth in the men’s big air final at the Milan Winter Olympics, missing out on a medal. Harrington, the reigning big air World Champion, had a ... <a title="Luca Harrington finishes sixth in Winter Olympics big air final" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/18/luca-harrington-finishes-sixth-in-winter-olympics-big-air-final/" aria-label="Read more about Luca Harrington finishes sixth in Winter Olympics big air final">Read more</a>
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February 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Glenn Philips in action for the Black Caps against Canada in their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup clash. www.photosport.nz The Black Caps have comfortably chased down Canada’s total in their T20 World Cup clash. Canada scored a respectable 173 in the match at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, with batsman Yuvraj ... <a title="T20 World Cup: Black Caps beat Canada by eight wickets" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/17/t20-world-cup-black-caps-beat-canada-by-eight-wickets/" aria-label="Read more about T20 World Cup: Black Caps beat Canada by eight wickets">Read more</a>
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February 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Te Maire Martin will miss about three months with his fractured fibula. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz NRL pre-season: Warriors v Dolphins Kickoff: 8pm Friday, 20 February Leichhardt Oval, Sydney Live blog updates on RNZ NZ Warriors have suffered their first significant injury of the 2026 NRL campaign, with the loss of utility Te ... <a title="Broken leg sidelines NZ Warriors veteran Te Maire Martin for start of NRL" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/17/broken-leg-sidelines-nz-warriors-veteran-te-maire-martin-for-start-of-nrl/" aria-label="Read more about Broken leg sidelines NZ Warriors veteran Te Maire Martin for start of NRL">Read more</a>
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February 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The chairperson had served on the Netball NZ Board for more than eight years. File photo SANKA VIDANAGAMA Multiple Netball NZ board members – including chairperson Matt Whineray – are stepping down from their roles. In a statement released this evening, Netball NZ said Whineray and board members Pavan Vyas, Stephen ... <a title="Multiple Netball NZ board members step down from roles after ‘challenging’ year" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/17/multiple-netball-nz-board-members-step-down-from-roles-after-challenging-year/" aria-label="Read more about Multiple Netball NZ board members step down from roles after ‘challenging’ year">Read more</a>
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February 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand All Black legend and Moana Pasifika coach Tana Umaga is calling for more financial support from World Rugby. Photosport The Pacific Islands have long been a breeding ground for some of the world’s greatest rugby players – in Aotearoa alone, 40 percent of the playing pool is Pasifika. But while other ... <a title="‘World Rugby needs to help more’ – Umaga on Moana resources" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/17/world-rugby-needs-to-help-more-umaga-on-moana-resources/" aria-label="Read more about ‘World Rugby needs to help more’ – Umaga on Moana resources">Read more</a>
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February 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the T20 cricket World Cup action as the New Zealand Black Caps take on Canada at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. A win will secure the Black Caps a place in the Super 8s, where they will be divided into two groups of four each, and play each other ... <a title="T20 World Cup Live: Black Caps v Canada" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/17/t20-world-cup-live-black-caps-v-canada/" aria-label="Read more about T20 World Cup Live: Black Caps v Canada">Read more</a>
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February 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The New Zealand Black Sox will fight for their eighth title at the WBSC Mens Softball World Cup. WBSC For a sport that rarely commands the national spotlight, the New Zealand Black Sox say being recognised on one of the biggest sporting nights in Aotearoa is a huge moment, not just ... <a title="Black Sox say Halberg recognition a boost for softball and next generation" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/17/black-sox-say-halberg-recognition-a-boost-for-softball-and-next-generation/" aria-label="Read more about Black Sox say Halberg recognition a boost for softball and next generation">Read more</a>
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February 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand high jumper Hamish Kerr is the Supreme Winner at The 63rd Halberg Awards. 2026. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz Supreme Halberg Award winner Hamish Kerr has set himself some lofty goals to achieve over the next few years and it includes a tilt at the world record. Kerr won the New Zealand ... <a title="Supreme Halberg Award winner Hamish Kerr sets sights on world record" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/17/supreme-halberg-award-winner-hamish-kerr-sets-sights-on-world-record/" aria-label="Read more about Supreme Halberg Award winner Hamish Kerr sets sights on world record">Read more</a>
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February 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Black Caps batter Glenn Phillips www.photosport.nz The Black Caps can secure their place in the Super Eight stage of the T20 World Cup with victory over Canada tonight and shouldn’t have too many problems achieving it. However, there remains some concern about how the New Zealand side will perform against the ... <a title="T20 cricket World Cup: Black Caps chasing place in Super Eight stage" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/17/t20-cricket-world-cup-black-caps-chasing-place-in-super-eight-stage/" aria-label="Read more about T20 cricket World Cup: Black Caps chasing place in Super Eight stage">Read more</a>
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February 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Blues captain Dalton Papali’i. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz Blues captain Dalton Papali’i will leave New Zealand rugby at the end of the Super Rugby season to play in France. The Blues have confirmed the 28-year-old will take up an opportunity with French Top 14 team Castres Olympique. Papali’i, who made his Blues debut ... <a title="Blues captain Dalton Papali’i to leave New Zealand rugby" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/17/blues-captain-dalton-papalii-to-leave-new-zealand-rugby/" aria-label="Read more about Blues captain Dalton Papali’i to leave New Zealand rugby">Read more</a>
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February 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Hamish Kerr celebrates winning the Men’s High Jump final at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. www.photosport.nz Hamish Kerr has claimed New Zealand’s highest sporting honour at the 63rd Halberg Awards in Auckland, after achieving heights in his career that no other Kiwi high jumper has reached. Kerr has won ... <a title="Global high jump star Hamish Kerr claims Supreme Halberg award" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/16/global-high-jump-star-hamish-kerr-claims-supreme-halberg-award/" aria-label="Read more about Global high jump star Hamish Kerr claims Supreme Halberg award">Read more</a>
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February 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Born in Sydney, Kiwis player Casey McLean would be eligible for State of Origin. Photosport / David Neilson With State of Origin set to debut in Auckland in 2027, Kiwis can now also feature in the iconic series after changes to the eligibility criteria. The Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) today ... <a title="Rugby league: Door open for Kiwis to play State of Origin" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/16/rugby-league-door-open-for-kiwis-to-play-state-of-origin/" aria-label="Read more about Rugby league: Door open for Kiwis to play State of Origin">Read more</a>
