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February 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand’s Alice Robinson competes in the Women’s Super G event of the FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup 2025-2026, in St. Moritz. FABRICE COFFRINI / AFP Alpine skiier Alice Robinson’s hopes of securing a medal at the Super Giant Slalom finals have been dashed after a great start to the season. ... <a title="Olympic medal eludes Alice Robinson at Super Giant Slalom final" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/13/olympic-medal-eludes-alice-robinson-at-super-giant-slalom-final/" aria-label="Read more about Olympic medal eludes Alice Robinson at Super Giant Slalom final">Read more</a>
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February 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Blues v Chiefs Kick-off: 7:05pm Saturday 14 February Eden Park, Auckland Live updates on RNZ Blues coach Vern Cotter confirmed today that the side he’s named for Saturday night’s season opener is very much in line with what he’s expecting from their opponents. Cotter identified the Chiefs’ ability to change gears ... <a title="Super Rugby Pacific: Blues expecting big second half challenge against Chiefs" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/12/super-rugby-pacific-blues-expecting-big-second-half-challenge-against-chiefs/" aria-label="Read more about Super Rugby Pacific: Blues expecting big second half challenge against Chiefs">Read more</a>
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February 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A former All Black believes it’s time for a Pacific Islander to take the reins as New Zealand coach. In 2024, players with Pacific Island heritage made up 14 of the 32-man All Blacks squad, with Christian Lio-Willie, Timoci Tavatavanawai and Du’Plessis Kirifi earning caps in 2025. Star Moana Pasifika signing ... <a title="Is it time for the All Blacks to have a Pasifika coach?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/12/is-it-time-for-the-all-blacks-to-have-a-pasifika-coach/" aria-label="Read more about Is it time for the All Blacks to have a Pasifika coach?">Read more</a>
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February 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Te Maire Martin, Wayde Egan, Leka Halasima, Luke Metcalf and Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad prepare in different ways for their 2026 NRL season. Photosport/RNZ NRL Pre-season: NZ Warriors v Manly Sea Eagles Kickoff: 3.40pm Saturday, 14 February McLean Park, Napier Live blog updates on RNZ Analysis: Take a deep breath and soak in ... <a title="NZ Warriors kick off NRL campaign with pre-season trial against Manly Sea Eagles" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/12/nz-warriors-kick-off-nrl-campaign-with-pre-season-trial-against-manly-sea-eagles/" aria-label="Read more about NZ Warriors kick off NRL campaign with pre-season trial against Manly Sea Eagles">Read more</a>
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February 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Piera Hudson competing in Switzerland in 2022. Jari Pestelacci/JustPictures / NurPhoto via AFP) Determination is at the heart of how a Hawke’s Bay-raised athlete became part of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) first-ever winter Olympic team. The small, desert country is fielding two athletes at these Games, including New Zealand-born Piera ... <a title="How a 30-year-old from Hawke’s Bay got picked for UAE’s first Winter Olympics" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/12/how-a-30-year-old-from-hawkes-bay-got-picked-for-uaes-first-winter-olympics/" aria-label="Read more about How a 30-year-old from Hawke’s Bay got picked for UAE’s first Winter Olympics">Read more</a>
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February 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Kelly Brazier has retired from international rugby as a champion in XVs and sevens. Photosport Black Ferns legend Kelly Brazier has played her last international game. After 18 years of playing rugby at the highest level Brazier said she knew it was time for the next chapter of her career. “I ... <a title="Black Fern Kelly Brazier retires to pursue coaching" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/12/black-fern-kelly-brazier-retires-to-pursue-coaching/" aria-label="Read more about Black Fern Kelly Brazier retires to pursue coaching">Read more</a>
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February 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand skier Alice Robinson. Pierre Teyssot / PHOTOSPORT Queenstown skier Alice Robinson feels she’s in the best place she has ever been heading into a Winter Olympics. The 24-year-old is competing in her third Olympics and opens her Milano Cortina campaign on Thursday night in the Super Giant Slalom event. ... <a title="Alice Robinson about to start third Olympic campaign ‘a lot more calm this time’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/12/alice-robinson-about-to-start-third-olympic-campaign-a-lot-more-calm-this-time/" aria-label="Read more about Alice Robinson about to start third Olympic campaign ‘a lot more calm this time’">Read more</a>
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February 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Portia Woodman-Wickliffe of New Zealand scores a try against the USA Eagles Women. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz The remaining two fixtures of the Pacific Four Series have been revealed by hosts USA Rugby, with the Black Ferns playing matches in Sacramento and Kansas City. The Black Ferns’ schedule will start against the US ... <a title="Black Ferns to play in Sacremento and Kansas City" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/12/black-ferns-to-play-in-sacremento-and-kansas-city/" aria-label="Read more about Black Ferns to play in Sacremento and Kansas City">Read more</a>
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February 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Portia Woodman-Wickliffe of New Zealand scores a try against the USA Eagles Women. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz The remaining two fixtures of the Pacific Four Series have been revealed by hosts USA Rugby, with the Black Ferns playing matches in Sacramento and Kansas City. The Black Ferns’ schedule will start against the US ... <a title="Black Ferns to play in Sacrementon and Kansas City" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/12/black-ferns-to-play-in-sacrementon-and-kansas-city/" aria-label="Read more about Black Ferns to play in Sacrementon and Kansas City">Read more</a>
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February 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Cam Melville Ives of New Zealand during Snowboard Halfpipe Winter Olympic Games in Italy, 2026. www.photosport.nz Wānaka snowboarder Cam Melville Ives has qualified for the final of the halfpipe competition at the Winter Olympics. Melville Ives finished eighth in qualification, with Australian Scotty James leading the top 12 to progress from ... <a title="Kiwi snowboarder qualifies for halfpipe final" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/12/kiwi-snowboarder-qualifies-for-halfpipe-final/" aria-label="Read more about Kiwi snowboarder qualifies for halfpipe final">Read more</a>
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February 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand England captain Harry Kane Pressinphoto / PHOTOSPORT The All Whites will play England as a part of their final preparations for this year’s FIFA World Cup. The two sides will meet in Florida on 6 June, five days out from the start of the tournament. England, who went through World Cup ... <a title="All Whites to take on England" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/12/all-whites-to-take-on-england/" aria-label="Read more about All Whites to take on England">Read more</a>
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February 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand golfer Eunseo Choi at the 2025 Augusta National Women’s Amateur. DAVID CANNON / AFP Golf New Zealand believes this week’s Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific championship has the opportunity to leave a lasting legacy for the game here. Eighty-four players from 25 countries will take part in the tournament at Royal ... <a title="Golf: Hope that Asia-Pacific tournament will inspire girls to take on the world" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/12/golf-hope-that-asia-pacific-tournament-will-inspire-girls-to-take-on-the-world/" aria-label="Read more about Golf: Hope that Asia-Pacific tournament will inspire girls to take on the world">Read more</a>
