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February 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand [lIveblog] https://rnz.liveblog.pro/lb-rnz/blogs/6986ba0c70efc265ee8d3bfb/index.html New Zealand will have three athletes in the men’s Big Air snowboard final, as it chases its first medals at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics in Italy this morning. Lyon Farrell, Rocco Jamieson and Dane Menzie all qualified inside the top 12 on Thursday (NZT), with Farrell the highest-placed ... <a title="Winter Olympics live updates: Kiwis Lyon Farrell, Rocco Jamieson, Dane Menzie in Big Air snowboad final" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/08/winter-olympics-live-updates-kiwis-lyon-farrell-rocco-jamieson-dane-menzie-in-big-air-snowboad-final/" aria-label="Read more about Winter Olympics live updates: Kiwis Lyon Farrell, Rocco Jamieson, Dane Menzie in Big Air snowboad final">Read more</a>
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February 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Sam Cosgrove of Auckland FC celebrates his goal with team-mates Francis de Vries and Louis Verstraete in their 1-0 win over Sydney FC at Mount Smart Stadium in Auckland, on Saturday. Photosport Auckland FC have regained the men’s A-League competition with a gutsy 1-0 win over Sydney FC on Saturday. It ... <a title="Auckland FC hold on for defiant win over Sydney FC" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/07/auckland-fc-hold-on-for-defiant-win-over-sydney-fc/" aria-label="Read more about Auckland FC hold on for defiant win over Sydney FC">Read more</a>
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February 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Nelson cyclist George Bennett salutes as he wins the New Zealand Elite Road Cycling Championship near Cambridge, on Saturday. Russell Jones Veteran George Bennett has won his second men’s national road cycling championship near Cambridge, with a strong attacking ride. The 35-year-old Nelson cyclist with an impressive international CV was in ... <a title="Gutsy solo attack wins George Bennett the national road cycling title" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/07/gutsy-solo-attack-wins-george-bennett-the-national-road-cycling-title/" aria-label="Read more about Gutsy solo attack wins George Bennett the national road cycling title">Read more</a>
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February 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Carlo Armiento of the Wellington Phoenix in action against Melbourne Victory. www.photosport.nz Wellington Phoenix coach Giancarlo Italiano says some mistakes were “inexcusable” from his Wellington Phoenix in the 3-2 loss to Melbourne Victory. The Phoenix remain 10th on the standings and four points outside the top six with 10 matches remaining, ... <a title="Wellington Phoenix rue lapses in loss to Melbourne Victory" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/07/wellington-phoenix-rue-lapses-in-loss-to-melbourne-victory/" aria-label="Read more about Wellington Phoenix rue lapses in loss to Melbourne Victory">Read more</a>
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February 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Ally Wollaston represents the FDJ United-Suez team. FDJ-Suez World Tour professional Ally Wollaston has continued her exceptional start to the year by clinching the New Zealand women’s road race title near Cambridge. Wollaston used her sprint prowess to kick clear of a group of seven that had broken clear early in ... <a title="Ally Wollaston sprints to emotional New Zealand road race title" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/07/ally-wollaston-sprints-to-emotional-new-zealand-road-race-title/" aria-label="Read more about Ally Wollaston sprints to emotional New Zealand road race title">Read more</a>
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February 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand NZ Team Ngā Pou Hāpai (flag bearers) snowboarder Zoi Sadowski-Synnott (L) and freeski athlete Ben Barclay (R). Supplied / New Zealand Olympic Committee The Olympic Committee has named snowboarder Zoi Sadowski-Synnott and freeski athlete Ben Barclay as New Zealand’s flagbearers at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games. The pair were formally ... <a title="Zoi Sadowski-Synnott and Ben Barclay to bear NZ flag at 2026 Olympic Winter Games" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/07/zoi-sadowski-synnott-and-ben-barclay-to-bear-nz-flag-at-2026-olympic-winter-games/" aria-label="Read more about Zoi Sadowski-Synnott and Ben Barclay to bear NZ flag at 2026 Olympic Winter Games">Read more</a>
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February 6, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Sarpreet Singh in 2023. AFP Wellington Phoenix have secured a stunning homecoming, signing 26-cap All White Sarpreet Singh for the rest of the A-League season. The attacking midfielder is on loan from Serbian SuperLiga side Bačka Topola. As a teenager, Singh made his professional debut for the Wellington outfit and logged ... <a title="Wellington Phoenix land All Whites star Sarpreet Singh in new loan deal" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/06/wellington-phoenix-land-all-whites-star-sarpreet-singh-in-new-loan-deal/" aria-label="Read more about Wellington Phoenix land All Whites star Sarpreet Singh in new loan deal">Read more</a>
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February 6, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Wellington’s teenage sensation Pia Vlok is flanked by Perth Glory defenders. www.photosport.nz For the first time in club history, a rejuvenated Wellington Phoenix sit atop the women’s A-league, after a tense 1-0 win over Perth Glory. The successful outing at home capped a remarkable four-match winning streak, catapulting them past Melbourne ... <a title="Wellington Phoenix women rewrite A-League history books with win over Perth Glory" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/06/wellington-phoenix-women-rewrite-a-league-history-books-with-win-over-perth-glory/" aria-label="Read more about Wellington Phoenix women rewrite A-League history books with win over Perth Glory">Read more</a>
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February 6, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand’s Lyon Farrell reacts after competing in the snowboard men’s big air qualification at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games at Livigno Snow Park, in Livigno. AFP New Zealand has made a flying start to the Winter Olympics in Italy, with all three men qualifying for the final of ... <a title="Flying start: All three NZ snowboarders through to Winter Olympics big air final" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/06/flying-start-all-three-nz-snowboarders-through-to-winter-olympics-big-air-final/" aria-label="Read more about Flying start: All three NZ snowboarders through to Winter Olympics big air final">Read more</a>
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February 6, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Jimmy Hilton has been plucked from the NSW national premier league side the Marconi Stallions. supplied Auckland FC have signed British-born and Australian-raised rookie Sydney goalkeeper Jimmy Hilton until the end of the season. The 23-year-old has impressed for Sydney club Marconi Stallions in the NSW National Premier League. A call-up ... <a title="Football: Auckland FC turn to Sydney youngster Jimmy Hilton to shore up goalkeeping reserves" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/06/football-auckland-fc-turn-to-sydney-youngster-jimmy-hilton-to-shore-up-goalkeeping-reserves/" aria-label="Read more about Football: Auckland FC turn to Sydney youngster Jimmy Hilton to shore up goalkeeping reserves">Read more</a>
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February 6, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand’s Lyon Farrell reacts after competing in the snowboard men’s big air qualification at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games at Livigno Snow Park, in Livigno. AFP New Zealand’s Lyon Farrell competes in the snowboard men’s big air qualification at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games at Livigno. ... <a title="Flying start: All three NZ snowboarders through to Olympic Big Air final" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/06/flying-start-all-three-nz-snowboarders-through-to-olympic-big-air-final/" aria-label="Read more about Flying start: All three NZ snowboarders through to Olympic Big Air final">Read more</a>
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February 6, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Tai Webster of the Breakers is challenged by John Brown of the South East Melbourne Phoenix. photosport The New Zealand Breakers have been left with a mountain to climb to reach the NBL playoffs after being outplayed on their home court 114-83 by the South East Melbourne Phoenix. Missing a number ... <a title="Basketball: Undermanned Breakers beaten by Phoenix in playoff blow" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/06/basketball-undermanned-breakers-beaten-by-phoenix-in-playoff-blow/" aria-label="Read more about Basketball: Undermanned Breakers beaten by Phoenix in playoff blow">Read more</a>
