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January 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Great Britain’s Francesca Jones during her singles match at the 2026 ASB Classic Women’s Tennis Tournament at Manuka Doctor Arena, Auckland, New Zealand. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz After sensationally sending second seed Emma Navarro home on day one, Francesca Jones continued her fairytale run at Stanley Street today. The Brit overcame the sweltering ... <a title="Tennis: Jovic and Jones advance at ASB Classic" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/07/tennis-jovic-and-jones-advance-at-asb-classic/" aria-label="Read more about Tennis: Jovic and Jones advance at ASB Classic">Read more</a>
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January 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Jacob Duffy. Andrew Cornaga / www.photosport.nz / Photosport Ltd 2025 Jacob Duffy’s break out summer just got better by being named in the Black Caps squad for next month’s T20 World Cup in Sri Lanka and India. The Otago pace bowler is set for his first senior World Cup after being ... <a title="Cricket: Late bloomer Jacob Duffy excited for first World Cup" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/07/cricket-late-bloomer-jacob-duffy-excited-for-first-world-cup/" aria-label="Read more about Cricket: Late bloomer Jacob Duffy excited for first World Cup">Read more</a>
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January 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the action from the Sydney Cricket Ground as Australia builds up a first innings lead in the final Ashes test. Australian skipper Steve Smith became the second-most prolific Ashes run-scorer of all time on the way to his century on day three. The 36-year-old trails only the great Donald ... <a title="Cricket Ashes live: Australia v England, test 5, day 4" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/07/cricket-ashes-live-australia-v-england-test-5-day-4/" aria-label="Read more about Cricket Ashes live: Australia v England, test 5, day 4">Read more</a>
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January 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand’s Jacob Duffy Andrew Cornaga / www.photosport.nz / Photosport Ltd 2025 Jacob Duffy’s super summer will continue after being named in the Black Caps squad for next month’s T20 World Cup in Sri Lanka and India. The Otago pace bowler is set for his first senior World Cup after being ... <a title="Black Caps pace ace Jacob Duffy selected for T20 World Cup" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/07/black-caps-pace-ace-jacob-duffy-selected-for-t20-world-cup/" aria-label="Read more about Black Caps pace ace Jacob Duffy selected for T20 World Cup">Read more</a>
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January 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand USA’s Venus Williams during her singles match at the 2026 ASB Classic Women’s Tennis Tournament at Manuka Doctor Arena, Auckland, New Zealand. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz The drawcards continue to fall at Stanley Street. New Zealand tennis player Erin Routliffe and her new partner didn’t last long at the ASB Classic in Auckland. ... <a title="Kiwi hopes and US icon eliminated from ASB Classic" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/07/kiwi-hopes-and-us-icon-eliminated-from-asb-classic/" aria-label="Read more about Kiwi hopes and US icon eliminated from ASB Classic">Read more</a>
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January 6, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand USA’s Venus Williams during her singles match at the 2026 ASB Classic Women’s Tennis Tournament at Manuka Doctor Arena, Auckland, New Zealand. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz [xh ]New Zealand’s only hope knocked out of ASB Classic The drawcards continue to fall at Stanley Street. Day two of the ASB Classic in Auckland saw ... <a title="Kiwi hope and US icon eliminated from ASB Classic" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/06/kiwi-hope-and-us-icon-eliminated-from-asb-classic/" aria-label="Read more about Kiwi hope and US icon eliminated from ASB Classic">Read more</a>
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January 6, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Tennis clubs are among those who need to register. RNZ / Bridget Tunnicliffe Fewer than half of New Zealand’s incorporated community sport organisations (ICSOs) have registered under new legislation, with the deadline just 13 weeks away. The New Zealand Amateur Sport Association said Companies Office data showed just under half of ... <a title="Fears many sport clubs don’t realise they’re about to be dissolved" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/06/fears-many-sport-clubs-dont-realise-theyre-about-to-be-dissolved/" aria-label="Read more about Fears many sport clubs don’t realise they’re about to be dissolved">Read more</a>
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January 6, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Glenn Phillips of New Zealand www.photosport.nz Missing the first part of the summer through injury should work in Glenn Phillips’ favour as he prepares for a busy couple of months of cricket. Phillips had groin problems last year while playing franchise cricket and missed the white ball series’ against Australia, India ... <a title="Cricket: Black Caps’ India series about ‘getting information’ ahead of World Cup" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/06/cricket-black-caps-india-series-about-getting-information-ahead-of-world-cup/" aria-label="Read more about Cricket: Black Caps’ India series about ‘getting information’ ahead of World Cup">Read more</a>
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January 6, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Great Britain’s Francesca Jones during the 2026 ASB Classic Women’s Tennis Tournament. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz Second seed Emma Navarro has been beaten in the first round of the ASB Classic in Auckland. The American was beaten in three sets by Francesca Jones of Great Britain (7-5, 2-6, 6-4). For 72nd ranked Jones, ... <a title="Second seed Navarro and former US Open champion Stephens beaten at ASB Classic" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/06/second-seed-navarro-and-former-us-open-champion-stephens-beaten-at-asb-classic/" aria-label="Read more about Second seed Navarro and former US Open champion Stephens beaten at ASB Classic">Read more</a>
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January 6, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Lachlan Brook of Auckland (third left) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal. DAN HIMBRECHTS A-League leaders Auckland FC have been held to a 1-all draw by Macarthur FC last night in Sydney with the hosts extending their unbeaten run to six matches. The result was the first ever draw between ... <a title="Auckland held to draw but extend A-League lead" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/06/auckland-held-to-draw-but-extend-a-league-lead/" aria-label="Read more about Auckland held to draw but extend A-League lead">Read more</a>
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January 5, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the action from Sydney Cricket Ground as England put on strong first inninngs in the final Ashes test. England enjoyed one of their better days of the series on Sunday, with a 154-run stand between Joe Root and Harry Brook helping them to 211 for 3 before the opening ... <a title="Cricket Ashes live: Australia v England, test 5, day 2" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/05/cricket-ashes-live-australia-v-england-test-5-day-2/" aria-label="Read more about Cricket Ashes live: Australia v England, test 5, day 2">Read more</a>
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January 5, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Breakers coach Petteri Koponen in the huddle. www.photosport.nz The New Zealand Breakers finals hopes were dealt a blow as they fell to a 99-91 loss to the Perth Wildcats in Auckland. The Breakers are now in eighth place in the NBL standings with eight wins and 14 defeats. The Breakers are ... <a title="Breakers lose at home as finals hopes take a hit" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/05/breakers-lose-at-home-as-finals-hopes-take-a-hit/" aria-label="Read more about Breakers lose at home as finals hopes take a hit">Read more</a>
