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February 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand New Breakers ceo Troy Georgiu supplied Former Perth Wildcats chief executive officer (CEO), Troy Georgiu is crossing the Tasman to take on the same role with the New Zealand Breakers. The Breakers CEO role had been vacant since the basketball club brought in new owners in March. Georgiu has a 20-year ... <a title="Basketball; Breakers bring in new CEO, Troy Georgiu, after 11 months" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/09/basketball-breakers-bring-in-new-ceo-troy-georgiu-after-11-months/" aria-label="Read more about Basketball; Breakers bring in new CEO, Troy Georgiu, after 11 months">Read more</a>
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February 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Renee Holmes. www.photosport.nz The Hurricanes Poua have signed Black Ferns fullback Renee Holmes ahead of the Super Rugby Aupiki season. Holmes joins the Poua after two seasons with the Chiefs Manawa in what is a homecoming to the Hurricanes region for the Gisborne-born-and-raised fullback. “I’m super excited to be joining this ... <a title="Black Ferns star signs with Hurricanes for Super Rugby Aupiki" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/09/black-ferns-star-signs-with-hurricanes-for-super-rugby-aupiki/" aria-label="Read more about Black Ferns star signs with Hurricanes for Super Rugby Aupiki">Read more</a>
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February 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand World Rugby Chief of Rugby Mark Robinson. Photosport Mark Robinson doesn’t officially start his new role at World Rugby for another few months but already has made some strides into what looks to be a major brief from the sport’s global governing body. The former NZ Rugby chief executive has been ... <a title="The shape of the game: Mark Robinson’s challenge to create new rugby fans" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/09/the-shape-of-the-game-mark-robinsons-challenge-to-create-new-rugby-fans/" aria-label="Read more about The shape of the game: Mark Robinson’s challenge to create new rugby fans">Read more</a>
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February 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Graham Parks. photosport New Zealand Cricket has confirmed Graham Parks will take charge as its interim chief executive until a full time replacement is found for Scott Weenink. Parks, who has been NZC’s chief venues and events officer, has agreed to provide a stopgap as CEO, taking over from Catherine Campbell, ... <a title="Graham Parks named NZ Cricket interim boss" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/09/graham-parks-named-nz-cricket-interim-boss/" aria-label="Read more about Graham Parks named NZ Cricket interim boss">Read more</a>
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February 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The New England Patriots take on the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. Six-time Grammy winner Bad Bunny will headline the halftime show. Kick off for the Super Bowl is approximately 12.30pm NZT. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero, a daily newsletter curated by ... <a title="Super Bowl LX live: New England Patriots v Seattle Seahawks" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/09/super-bowl-lx-live-new-england-patriots-v-seattle-seahawks/" aria-label="Read more about Super Bowl LX live: New England Patriots v Seattle Seahawks">Read more</a>
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February 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Zoi Sadowski-Synnott competes in the snowboard women’s big air qualification at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. AFP Zoi Sadowski-Synnott has made an imposing start to her Winter Olympic campaign, leading after the first qualifying run in the women’s Snowboard Big Air. The three-time Olympic medallist flexed her muscles at Livigno Snow ... <a title="Zoi Sadowski-Synnott hits the front in Olympic Big Air qualifying" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/09/zoi-sadowski-synnott-hits-the-front-in-olympic-big-air-qualifying/" aria-label="Read more about Zoi Sadowski-Synnott hits the front in Olympic Big Air qualifying">Read more</a>
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February 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Kelsey Teneti. photosport The Black Ferns Sevens have overwhelmed defending champions Australia in Perth, scoring five tries in the final to win 29-7 and extend their lead in the world series. New Zealand were just as dominant as a week earlier at the Singapore tournament, when they crushed their arch rivals ... <a title="Black Ferns Sevens outclass Australia in Perth Sevens final" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/09/black-ferns-sevens-outclass-australia-in-perth-sevens-final/" aria-label="Read more about Black Ferns Sevens outclass Australia in Perth Sevens final">Read more</a>
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February 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Super Rugby Pacific is back after a real return to form last year, with the competition kicking off in Dunedin on 13 February. As usual, each team has gone through an eventful off season, so today we’re checking in on a team with plenty to prove, the Blues. Read: Highlanders team ... <a title="Super Rugby Pacific preview: The Blues" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/09/super-rugby-pacific-preview-the-blues/" aria-label="Read more about Super Rugby Pacific preview: The Blues">Read more</a>
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February 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the cricket acton, as the Black Caps take on Afghanistan at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai for their first match of the T20 World Cup. Afghanistan have set a target of 183 and it is now the Black Caps at bat. The 10th edition of the ICC T20 Cricket ... <a title="T20 cricket World Cup: New Zealand Black Caps defeat Afghanistan" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/08/t20-cricket-world-cup-new-zealand-black-caps-defeat-afghanistan/" aria-label="Read more about T20 cricket World Cup: New Zealand Black Caps defeat Afghanistan">Read more</a>
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February 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Zoe Hobbs shows her rivals a clean pair of heels over the sprints at the Douglas International. David Rowland/Photosport Kiwi speedster Zoe Hobbs has shown her readiness for a full international programme, cracking the still respectable 11-second mark over 100m at the Sir Graeme Douglas International in Auckland. Running with the ... <a title="Speedsters Zoe Hobbs, Tiaan Whelpton qualify for world indoor championships at Douglas International" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/08/speedsters-zoe-hobbs-tiaan-whelpton-qualify-for-world-indoor-championships-at-douglas-international/" aria-label="Read more about Speedsters Zoe Hobbs, Tiaan Whelpton qualify for world indoor championships at Douglas International">Read more</a>
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February 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Action during the singles tennis match between Anton Shepp of New Zealand and Mirza Basic of Bosnia & Herzegovina at the David Cup match in Whangarei. Michael Bradley/Tennis NZ New Zealand have advanced to the next round of tennis’ Davis Cup with a remarkable victory in their tie against Bosnia and ... <a title="Tennis: NZ advances in Davis Cup after felling Bosnia and Herzegovina" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/08/tennis-nz-advances-in-davis-cup-after-felling-bosnia-and-herzegovina/" aria-label="Read more about Tennis: NZ advances in Davis Cup after felling Bosnia and Herzegovina">Read more</a>
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February 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the cricket acton, as the Black Caps take on Afghanistan at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai for their first match of the T20 World Cup. The 10th edition of the ICC T20 Cricket World Cup runs from 7 February to 8 March. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero, a ... <a title="T20 cricket World Cup live: New Zealand Black Caps v Afghanistan" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/08/t20-cricket-world-cup-live-new-zealand-black-caps-v-afghanistan/" aria-label="Read more about T20 cricket World Cup live: New Zealand Black Caps v Afghanistan">Read more</a>
