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January 14, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Israel Adesanya Photosport After more than a year out of action, Israel Adesanya will make his return to the UFC Octagon when he takes on number 15-ranked Joe Pyfer in Seattle. ‘The Last Stylebender’ – currently ranked at number 6 – will be seeking his first win since his epic knockout ... <a title="UFC: Israel Adesanya to return against Joe Pyfer in UFC Seattle fight night main event" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/14/ufc-israel-adesanya-to-return-against-joe-pyfer-in-ufc-seattle-fight-night-main-event/" aria-label="Read more about UFC: Israel Adesanya to return against Joe Pyfer in UFC Seattle fight night main event">Read more</a>
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January 14, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand USA’s Ben Shelton during his first round singles match at the ASB Classic Men’s ATP 250 tennis tournament at Manuka Doctor Arena, Auckland, New Zealand. Wednesday 14 January 2026. © Andrew Cornaga / www.photosport.nz Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz Such is the draw of top seed American Ben Shelton that fans flocked to centre ... <a title="Tennis: Top seed advances at ASB Classic" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/14/tennis-top-seed-advances-at-asb-classic/" aria-label="Read more about Tennis: Top seed advances at ASB Classic">Read more</a>
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January 14, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Auckland Aces take on the Canterbury Kings in the T20 cricket Super Smash at Eden Park outer oval in Auckland. First ball is at 12.40pm. Squads Auckland Aces: Sean Solia, Cam Fletcher (WK), Adithya Ashok, Rohit Gulati, Martin Guptill, Ryan Harrison, Harjot Johal, Bevon-John Jacobs, Simon Keene, Angus Olliver, Dale ... <a title="Live: Auckland Aces v Canterbury Kings Super Smash T20 cricket" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/14/live-auckland-aces-v-canterbury-kings-super-smash-t20-cricket/" aria-label="Read more about Live: Auckland Aces v Canterbury Kings Super Smash T20 cricket">Read more</a>
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January 14, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Gael Monfils, champion of the ASB Classic in 2025. www.photosport.nz French tennis player Gael Monfils’ fifth and last appearance at Auckland’s ASB Classic, hasn’t been one for the history books, but his contribution to the tournament down through the years, will live long in the memory. The 39-year-old was beaten in ... <a title="ASB Classic: Gael Monfils’ title defence over at first hurdle" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/14/asb-classic-gael-monfils-title-defence-over-at-first-hurdle/" aria-label="Read more about ASB Classic: Gael Monfils’ title defence over at first hurdle">Read more</a>
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January 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand’s Finn Reynolds and James Watt during their doubles match at the ASB Classic. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz New Zealand doubles pairing Finn Reynolds and James Watt have belied their wildcard status to progress to the quarter-finals of the ASB Classic tennis tournament in Auckland. The local duo beat Belgium’s Sander Gille ... <a title="Tennis: NZ pair into ASB Classic quarter finals" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/13/tennis-nz-pair-into-asb-classic-quarter-finals/" aria-label="Read more about Tennis: NZ pair into ASB Classic quarter finals">Read more</a>
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January 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Miracle Fai’ilagi will take the reigns from Moana’s inspirational 2024 leader, Ardie Savea, who is on playing sabbatical in Japan. Alan Lee / www.photosport.nz Miracle Fai’ilagi is no stranger to the unexpected, his very arrival into the world marked by extraordinary circumstances. Such was the nature of his birth that his ... <a title="Miracle journey: From village rugby to Super Rugby captain" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/13/miracle-journey-from-village-rugby-to-super-rugby-captain/" aria-label="Read more about Miracle journey: From village rugby to Super Rugby captain">Read more</a>
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January 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland FC coach Steve Corica. RNZ / Marika Khabazi The off-field blows keep coming for the A-League this week, with the future of another club hanging in the balance, and concern about the overall health of the competition is ever present for a leading coach. On Monday the Australian Professional Leagues ... <a title="Football: ‘Healthy’ A-League club Auckland FC worried for opposition" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/13/football-healthy-a-league-club-auckland-fc-worried-for-opposition/" aria-label="Read more about Football: ‘Healthy’ A-League club Auckland FC worried for opposition">Read more</a>
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January 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Moana Pasifika Miracle Faillagi scores his third try during the Super Rugby Pacific match, Moana Pasifika v Hurricanes, North Harbour Stadium, Auckland. Michael Thomas/ActionPress The first player to sign a Super Rugby contract straight from Samoan club rugby, Miracle Fai’ilagi, will lead Moana Pasifika for the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season. ... <a title="Rugby: Miracle Fai’ilagi to lead Moana for 2026 Super Rugby season" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/13/rugby-miracle-faiilagi-to-lead-moana-for-2026-super-rugby-season/" aria-label="Read more about Rugby: Miracle Fai’ilagi to lead Moana for 2026 Super Rugby season">Read more</a>
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January 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Ardie Savea sporting a nasty eye injury in Japan. tiktok All Black Ardie Savea has suffered a gruesome eye injury playing in Japan. The superstar flanker posted a video on TikTok which shows several stitches and heavy bruising above his right eye. Savea has a history of eye issues. During the ... <a title="Ardie Savea sports nasty eye injury" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/13/ardie-savea-sports-nasty-eye-injury/" aria-label="Read more about Ardie Savea sports nasty eye injury">Read more</a>
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January 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Among Healey’s slew of records includes highest individual score in a World Cup final and most dismissals by a wicketkeeper in T20 Internationals. © Photosport Ltd 2022 One of the games greats is calling an end to her incomparable cricket career. Alyssa Healy has announced she will retire from all forms ... <a title="Alyssa Healy to retire from all forms of cricket" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/13/alyssa-healy-to-retire-from-all-forms-of-cricket/" aria-label="Read more about Alyssa Healy to retire from all forms of cricket">Read more</a>
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January 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Harcourt team-mates Oliver Pascoe (left) and Callum Wright during Sunday’s fixture RNZ / Adam Burns A Christchurch cricket club turned on the charm for their first game of the season, playing hosts to a globe-trotting outfit of social cricketers from offshore. The visitors, largely made up of amateur club players from ... <a title="Christchurch cricket club hosts visiting Australian and UK cricketers" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/13/christchurch-cricket-club-hosts-visiting-australian-and-uk-cricketers/" aria-label="Read more about Christchurch cricket club hosts visiting Australian and UK cricketers">Read more</a>
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January 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland FC’s Neyder Betancur shoots ahead of Central Coast Mariners Brian Kaltak in March 2025. Shane Wenzlick / www.photosport.nz Another A-League club is in trouble, with the Central Coast Mariners FC’s club participation agreement being terminated mid-season. The Australian Professional Leagues (APL) – which runs the A-League – on Monday took ... <a title="Football: A-League takes control of Central Coast Mariners" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/12/football-a-league-takes-control-of-central-coast-mariners/" aria-label="Read more about Football: A-League takes control of Central Coast Mariners">Read more</a>
