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December 29, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand The Phoenix celebrate their win over Central Coast. Marty Melville/Photosport Coach Giancarlo Italiano is adamant the Wellington Phoenix can change their “atrocious record” at AAMI Park as they strive to snap a 23-match winless streak at the ground and push themselves into playoff contention. The New Zealanders take on Melbourne Victory ... <a title="Wellington Phoenix determined to end winless run in Melbourne" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/29/wellington-phoenix-determined-to-end-winless-run-in-melbourne/" aria-label="Read more about Wellington Phoenix determined to end winless run in Melbourne">Read more</a>
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December 29, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Doug Bracewell playing for Central Districts 2024. PHOTOSPORT Former Black Caps allrounder Doug Bracewell has announced his retirement from all cricket. The 35-year-old debuted as an 18-year-old for Central Districts in late 2008, when he was already a New Zealand Under 19 representative. Just three years later he made his ODI, ... <a title="Former Black Cap Doug Bracewell retires from cricket" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/29/former-black-cap-doug-bracewell-retires-from-cricket/" aria-label="Read more about Former Black Cap Doug Bracewell retires from cricket">Read more</a>
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December 28, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Master Lock Comanche sailing near Tasman Island, during the annual Sydney to Hobart yacht race. AFP Master Lock Comanche took line honours in the 80th Sydney-Hobart ocean race on Sunday, ending LawConnect’s bid for a third straight title. It was the fifth line honours victory in the 628-nautical-mile bluewater classic for ... <a title="Master Lock Comanche wins Sydney-Hobart ocean race for fifth time" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/28/master-lock-comanche-wins-sydney-hobart-ocean-race-for-fifth-time/" aria-label="Read more about Master Lock Comanche wins Sydney-Hobart ocean race for fifth time">Read more</a>
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December 28, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand India win women’s cricket world cup, Rory McIlroy finally wins the Masters Tournament, Armand “Mondo” Duplantis breaks is own pole vault world record, baseball star Shohei Ohtani makes history with his bat and arm in 2025. AFP / Getty Whether it was a watershed moment for a team, or an iconic ... <a title="Memorable moments from across the sporting globe in 2025" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/28/memorable-moments-from-across-the-sporting-globe-in-2025/" aria-label="Read more about Memorable moments from across the sporting globe in 2025">Read more</a>
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December 28, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand From eye pokes to Donald Trump, the UFC in 2025 was not the most stellar of years for the promotion. photosport The year 2025 will not go down as a golden period for the UFC. A dearth of star power, GOATS turned to ducks, a dis-interested president, a plethora of eye ... <a title="UFC year in review: The good, the bad and the ugly" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/28/ufc-year-in-review-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/" aria-label="Read more about UFC year in review: The good, the bad and the ugly">Read more</a>
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December 28, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Chris Wood of New Zealand. PHOTOSPORT All Whites captain Chris Wood’s spell on the sideline will continue for an indefinite period after undergoing surgery. The Nottingham Forest striker hasn’t played since mid-October and the recuperation from a knee injury has been unsuccessful, forcing the 34-year-old to have an operation in a ... <a title="Chris Wood set for extended time out after surgery" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/28/chris-wood-set-for-extended-time-out-after-surgery/" aria-label="Read more about Chris Wood set for extended time out after surgery">Read more</a>
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December 27, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the cricket action, as the fourth in the five-test series between archrivals Australia and England continues at the MCG in Melbourne. Australia swept to an 82-run win in the third Ashes test at Adelaide Oval to retain the urn with two matches to spare. After eight-wicket defeats in Perth ... <a title="The Ashes: England beats Australia – fourth test, day two" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/27/the-ashes-england-beats-australia-fourth-test-day-two/" aria-label="Read more about The Ashes: England beats Australia – fourth test, day two">Read more</a>
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December 27, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the cricket action, as the fourth in the five-test series between archrivals Australia and England continues at the MCG in Melbourne. Australia swept to an 82-run win in the third Ashes test at Adelaide Oval to retain the urn with two matches to spare. After eight-wicket defeats in Perth ... <a title="The Ashes live: Australia v England – fourth test, day two" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/27/the-ashes-live-australia-v-england-fourth-test-day-two/" aria-label="Read more about The Ashes live: Australia v England – fourth test, day two">Read more</a>
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December 27, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Breakers centre Sam Mennenga. www.photosport.nz The Breakers have snapped a three-game losing streak in the NBL, beating the Tasmania JackJumpers 81-80 in overtime in Hobart. Centre Sam Mennenga scored eight of the Breakers’ 10 points in a tense overtime period after the scores were locked 71-all following regulation time. The result ... <a title="Basketball: Breakers snap losing streak with dogged overtime win in Hobart" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/27/basketball-breakers-snap-losing-streak-with-dogged-overtime-win-in-hobart/" aria-label="Read more about Basketball: Breakers snap losing streak with dogged overtime win in Hobart">Read more</a>
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December 26, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Twenty wickets fall on chaotic day one Tongue gets five-wicket haul for England Tailender Neser top-scores for Australia with 35 Australia finished marginally on top at the end of a chaotic opening day of the fourth Ashes test after an extraordinary 20 wickets fell in front of a record crowd at ... <a title="Ashes batters run for cover on manic day one in Melbourne" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/26/ashes-batters-run-for-cover-on-manic-day-one-in-melbourne/" aria-label="Read more about Ashes batters run for cover on manic day one in Melbourne">Read more</a>
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December 26, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Australia is carrying a 46 run lead over England after a dramatic opening day in the fourth Ashes test in Melbourne. The day ended with Scott Boland on four not out, and Travis Head yet to score as Australia went to stumps at four for no loss in their second innings. ... <a title="The Ashes: Australia v England – fourth test, day one" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/26/the-ashes-australia-v-england-fourth-test-day-one/" aria-label="Read more about The Ashes: Australia v England – fourth test, day one">Read more</a>
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December 26, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the cricket action, as the fourth in the five-test series between archrivals Australia and England gets underway at the MCG in Melbourne Australia swept to an 82-run win in the third Ashes test at Adelaide Oval to retain the urn with two matches to spare. After eight-wicket defeats in ... <a title="The Ashes live: Australia v England – fourth test, day one" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/26/the-ashes-live-australia-v-england-fourth-test-day-one/" aria-label="Read more about The Ashes live: Australia v England – fourth test, day one">Read more</a>
