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January 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Paul Coll (left) and Egyptian Mostafa Asal in the final of the Tournament of Champions title in New York. PSA The world number one has denied New Zealand squash star Paul Coll a maiden Tournament of Champions title in New York. Egyptian Mostafa Asal dominated the final of the platinum level ... <a title="World squash number one denies Paul Coll maiden title in quick fashion" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/30/world-squash-number-one-denies-paul-coll-maiden-title-in-quick-fashion/" aria-label="Read more about World squash number one denies Paul Coll maiden title in quick fashion">Read more</a>
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January 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ/Kim Baker Wilson There’s been a moment’s silence at the pre-season clash between the Chiefs and Fijian Drua at Mount Maunganui. After stepping onto the field under a blistering sun, players stood opposite each other – Chiefs players with arms around each other – to mark the landslip tragedy. There was ... <a title="Moment silence at Chiefs vs Fijian Drua clash at Mt Maunganui" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/30/moment-silence-at-chiefs-vs-fijian-drua-clash-at-mt-maunganui/" aria-label="Read more about Moment silence at Chiefs vs Fijian Drua clash at Mt Maunganui">Read more</a>
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January 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ/Kim Baker Wilson There’s been a moment’s silence at the pre-season clash between the Chiefs and Fiji Drua at Mount Maunganui. After stepping onto the field under a blistering sun, players stood opposite each other – Chiefs players with arms around each other – to mark the landslip tragedy. There was ... <a title="Moment silence at Chiefs vs Fiji Drua clash at Mt Maunganui" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/30/moment-silence-at-chiefs-vs-fiji-drua-clash-at-mt-maunganui/" aria-label="Read more about Moment silence at Chiefs vs Fiji Drua clash at Mt Maunganui">Read more</a>
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January 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Black Caps bowler Ben Sears. www.photosport.nz Wellington Firebirds pace-bowler Ben Sears will join the Black Caps as a travelling reserve for the ICC T20 World Cup in India, starting in a week. Sears will replace Kyle Jamieson, who was called into the main squad last week following the withdrawal of Adam ... <a title="Cricket: Ben Sears named travelling reserve for a second T20 World Cup" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/30/cricket-ben-sears-named-travelling-reserve-for-a-second-t20-world-cup/" aria-label="Read more about Cricket: Ben Sears named travelling reserve for a second T20 World Cup">Read more</a>
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January 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Jeff Wilson, Justin Marshall and Mils Muliaina. PHOTOSPORT While professional rugby is a relatively recent development, 30 years certainly feels like a long time ago for some of the players who ran out for the inaugural Super Rugby season. Known as Super 12 for the first 10 seasons, the competition revolutionised ... <a title="Super Rugby Pacific countdown: Legends reflect on competition’s history" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/30/super-rugby-pacific-countdown-legends-reflect-on-competitions-history/" aria-label="Read more about Super Rugby Pacific countdown: Legends reflect on competition’s history">Read more</a>
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January 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Paul Coll is through to the final of the Tournament of Champions. PSA New Zealand squash star Paul Coll will contest the Tournament of Champions final for the first time in his career after beating the World No. 3 in a tight battle in New York. Coll advanced to the final ... <a title="NZ squash star Paul Coll reaches maiden final of prestigious event" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/30/nz-squash-star-paul-coll-reaches-maiden-final-of-prestigious-event/" aria-label="Read more about NZ squash star Paul Coll reaches maiden final of prestigious event">Read more</a>
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January 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Kini Naholo was set to make a move overseas last year before the ACL rupture. Steve McArthur / Photosport Sport can be a cruel arena. Hurricane Kini Naholo knows just how brutal it can be, as injuries have ravaged the Fijian winger’s career. Since electrifying the national first XV scene with ... <a title="Rugby: Kini Naholo confident no X-factor lost after second ACL injury" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/30/rugby-kini-naholo-confident-no-x-factor-lost-after-second-acl-injury/" aria-label="Read more about Rugby: Kini Naholo confident no X-factor lost after second ACL injury">Read more</a>
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January 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand driver Liam Sceats supplied / Liam Sceats Young Kiwi driver Liam Sceats admits it’s difficult to get out of bed some mornings, but he’s determined to make motor racing a career. The 20-year-old will race the New Zealand Grand Prix at Highlands in Central Otago this weekend, hoping it ... <a title="‘Emailing and cold calls’: The daily routine of a cash-strapped racing driver" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/30/emailing-and-cold-calls-the-daily-routine-of-a-cash-strapped-racing-driver/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Emailing and cold calls’: The daily routine of a cash-strapped racing driver">Read more</a>
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January 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Dan Hooker returns to the Octagon just 69 days after his grudge match with Arman Tsarukyan. PHOTOSPORT UFC 325 – Volkanovski vs Lopes 2 Main Card 3pm NZT, Sunday February 1st. Early prelims from 11am. Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney. Live blog updates on RNZ Will the sequel flip the script? Despite ... <a title="UFC 325: Volkanovski v Lopes 2 – everything to know and the Kiwi fighters headed to Sydney" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/30/ufc-325-volkanovski-v-lopes-2-everything-to-know-and-the-kiwi-fighters-headed-to-sydney/" aria-label="Read more about UFC 325: Volkanovski v Lopes 2 – everything to know and the Kiwi fighters headed to Sydney">Read more</a>
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January 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand F1 driver Liam Lawson. MPS AGENCY / PHOTOSPORT New Zealand driver Liam Lawson had a positive second day in his new Racing Bulls car at the Barcelona F1 Shakedown. Teams have run their new spec 2026 cars behind closed doors at the Circuit de Catalunya. Lawson described his first ... <a title="F1: A better day for Liam Lawson in new Racing Bulls car" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/30/f1-a-better-day-for-liam-lawson-in-new-racing-bulls-car/" aria-label="Read more about F1: A better day for Liam Lawson in new Racing Bulls car">Read more</a>
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January 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Coco Gauff went viral after smashing her racket following her quarter-final defeat at the Australian Open. AAP / Photosport The WTA said that calls from players for more privacy away from the court at tournaments were entirely valid after broadcasts of Coco Gauff smashing her racket following her quarter-final defeat at ... <a title="Australian Open cameras: WTA backs players’ calls for more off-court privacy at tournaments" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/30/australian-open-cameras-wta-backs-players-calls-for-more-off-court-privacy-at-tournaments/" aria-label="Read more about Australian Open cameras: WTA backs players’ calls for more off-court privacy at tournaments">Read more</a>
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January 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Football is becoming increasingly popular in NZ. Photosport Football is increasingly becoming the sport of choice in New Zealand, with the latest numbers showing more Kiwis than ever are playing. And New Zealand Football expected that to grow, with the All Whites competing at the FIFA World Cup 2026. According to ... <a title="‘Footballing nation’ – record number of Kiwis playing" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/30/footballing-nation-record-number-of-kiwis-playing/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Footballing nation’ – record number of Kiwis playing">Read more</a>
