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March 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Brent Randell, who has taken five wickets in five balls, known as a triple hat-trick. www.photosport.nz Central Stags pace bowler Brett Randell has achieved a cricketing rarity, taking five wickets in consecutive balls, which has been described a “triple hat-trick”. New Zealand Cricket statistician Francis Payne said Randell becomes the first ... <a title="Five wickets in five balls: Central Stags bowler achieves a world first" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/08/five-wickets-in-five-balls-central-stags-bowler-achieves-a-world-first/" aria-label="Read more about Five wickets in five balls: Central Stags bowler achieves a world first">Read more</a>
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March 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Kiwi Liam Lawson trails Mexican Sergio Perez during the Australian Grand Prix. AFP Kiwi driver Liam Lawson has finished 13th in Formula One’s Australian Grand Prix, after a disastrous start in a race, won by Briton George Russell. Italian Kimi Antonelli completed a Mercedes quinella in the F1 season-opener, while Charles ... <a title="F1: Brit George Russell wins Australian Grand Prix, Kiwi Liam Lawson 13th" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/08/f1-brit-george-russell-wins-australian-grand-prix-kiwi-liam-lawson-13th/" aria-label="Read more about F1: Brit George Russell wins Australian Grand Prix, Kiwi Liam Lawson 13th">Read more</a>
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March 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Sam Cosgrove heads in for what was subsequently ruled to be an own goal by Perth Glory in their A-League clash at Mount Smart Stadium, 8 March 2026. www.photosport.nz Auckland FC’s run for the A-League men’s premiership has suffered a hiccup with a 2-all home draw with Perth Glory. The Auckland ... <a title="Football: Auckland FC draw with Perth Glory" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/08/football-auckland-fc-draw-with-perth-glory/" aria-label="Read more about Football: Auckland FC draw with Perth Glory">Read more</a>
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March 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Lea Tahuhu has called time on her one-day international career. PHOTOSPORT The White Ferns all-time leading ODI wicket-taker Lea Tahuhu has announced her retirement from one-day international cricket. She will continue to be available for selection in the T20 format. Tahuhu has consistently been ranked inside the world’s top ten ODI ... <a title="White Ferns’ bowler Lea Tahuhu calls time on ODI career" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/08/white-ferns-bowler-lea-tahuhu-calls-time-on-odi-career/" aria-label="Read more about White Ferns’ bowler Lea Tahuhu calls time on ODI career">Read more</a>
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March 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Corey Peters was the defending champion from the Beijing Games four years ago. PHOTOSPORT Four-time Paralympic medalist Corey Peters has finished out of the medals in the men’s downhill sitting in his first Winter Paralympic Games event at Milano Cortina. The 42-year-old Kiwi was unable to defend the title he won ... <a title="New Zealand’s Corey Peters 5th in men’s downhill sitting at Paralympic Winter Games" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/08/new-zealands-corey-peters-5th-in-mens-downhill-sitting-at-paralympic-winter-games/" aria-label="Read more about New Zealand’s Corey Peters 5th in men’s downhill sitting at Paralympic Winter Games">Read more</a>
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March 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Rhonda Hira in action for the White Sox against Japan in 2000. PHOTOSPORT Rhonda Hira (Waikato Tainui, Ngāti Tipa) has long secured her place in New Zealand softball history. A five-time world championship representative, Olympian and New Zealand player of the decade from 1997-2006, Hira is widely regarded as one of ... <a title="White Sox great and Olympian Rhonda Hira calls for greater recognition of softball" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/08/white-sox-great-and-olympian-rhonda-hira-calls-for-greater-recognition-of-softball/" aria-label="Read more about White Sox great and Olympian Rhonda Hira calls for greater recognition of softball">Read more</a>
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March 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand All Black Will Jordan was rested for the Crusaders’ clash against the Blues. Martin Hunter/ActionPress World class one week, woeful the next. The Crusaders barely fired a shot against the Blues at Eden Park, a sloppy and disjointed performance seeing them succumb 29-13 to their old rivals. Most worryingly, their clunky ... <a title="Super Rugby Pacific: Crusaders attack exposed in Will Jordan’s absence against Blues" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/07/super-rugby-pacific-crusaders-attack-exposed-in-will-jordans-absence-against-blues/" aria-label="Read more about Super Rugby Pacific: Crusaders attack exposed in Will Jordan’s absence against Blues">Read more</a>
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March 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Eliza McCartney in action at the Sir Graeme Douglas International. David Rowland/Photosport Kiwi pole vaulter Eliza McCartney has thrown down the gauntlet to fellow Kiwis Imogen Ayris and Olivia McTaggart in their internal battle for selection to the world indoor championships in Poland this month. The 2016 Olympic bronze medallist and ... <a title="Pole vaulter Eliza McCartney stakes claim for world indoor selection with national title" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/07/pole-vaulter-eliza-mccartney-stakes-claim-for-world-indoor-selection-with-national-title/" aria-label="Read more about Pole vaulter Eliza McCartney stakes claim for world indoor selection with national title">Read more</a>
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March 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Photosport Super Rugby rivals Blues and Crusaders face off in the match of the round at Eden Park on Saturday. Surprisingly, both sides have just one win each to their names, but the Crusaders carrying the form of a victory over the Chiefs last week. Kickoff is at 7.05pm. Blues: 1. ... <a title="Live: Super Rugby Pacific – Blues v Crusaders" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/07/live-super-rugby-pacific-blues-v-crusaders/" aria-label="Read more about Live: Super Rugby Pacific – Blues v Crusaders">Read more</a>
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March 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Trevor Foley claims Ironman NZ victory at Taupō. Kerry Marshall / www.photosport.nz American Trevor Foley and Briton Kat Matthews have headed off strong fields to claim elite honours at the 42nd edition of IRONMAN New Zealand in Taupō. Foley became the first United States man since Tim DeBoom to prevail in ... <a title="Trevor Foley, Kat Matthews clear out to clinch Ironman NZ titles" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/07/trevor-foley-kat-matthews-clear-out-to-clinch-ironman-nz-titles/" aria-label="Read more about Trevor Foley, Kat Matthews clear out to clinch Ironman NZ titles">Read more</a>
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March 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Dallin Watene-Zelezniak and Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad celebrate the Warriors’ win over Sydney Roosters. Andrew Cornaga/Photosport Analysis: NZ Warriors coach Andrew Webster isn’t getting too far ahead of himself, despite his team’s convincing 42-18 over Sydney Roosters in their 2026 NRL season-opener at Go Media Stadium. Up against a side Sydney media love ... <a title="NZ Warriors v Sydney Roosters: Too early to celebrate big win in season-opener" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/07/nz-warriors-v-sydney-roosters-too-early-to-celebrate-big-win-in-season-opener/" aria-label="Read more about NZ Warriors v Sydney Roosters: Too early to celebrate big win in season-opener">Read more</a>
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March 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Photosport The Highlanders are coming off back-to-back defeats after their stunning round one upset of the Crusaders in Super Rugby Pacific. They face a Western Force outfit on Saturday afternoon beaming after picking up their first win of the season against Moana Pasifika. Kickoff is at 4:35pm. Highlanders: 1. Ethan de ... <a title="Live: Highlanders v Western Force – Super Rugby Pacific" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/07/live-highlanders-v-western-force-super-rugby-pacific/" aria-label="Read more about Live: Highlanders v Western Force – Super Rugby Pacific">Read more</a>
