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February 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Snowboarder Zoi Sadowski-Synnott of New Zealand. JAMIE SQUIRE / AFP Wānaka snowboarder Zoi Sadowski-Synnott is about to compete in her third Olympics at the age of just 24. Sadowski-Synnott is a member of the 17-strong New Zealand team set to compete at the Winter Olympics in Italy, which starts on Friday. ... <a title="Winter Olympic veteran Zoi Sadowski-Synnott – it’s a ‘privilege’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/04/winter-olympic-veteran-zoi-sadowski-synnott-its-a-privilege/" aria-label="Read more about Winter Olympic veteran Zoi Sadowski-Synnott – it’s a ‘privilege’">Read more</a>
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February 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Steve and Monique Gladding coach a stable of competitive divers. Supplied The husband and wife Olympic duo running a new world-class diving facility in Christchurch believe it’s a game-changer for the sport in New Zealand. Since the opening of the long-awaited Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre in December, Christchurch now boasts ... <a title="Diving NZ’s Olympic hopes boosted by world-class facility" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/04/diving-nzs-olympic-hopes-boosted-by-world-class-facility/" aria-label="Read more about Diving NZ’s Olympic hopes boosted by world-class facility">Read more</a>
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February 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Tasmyn Benny alleges that NZ Boxing coach Meehan showed little interest in women’s boxing. Photosport An alleged culture of sexism, favouritism and bullying has driven a top Kiwi boxer to walk away from an incredibly promising amateur career. The Sport Integrity Commission has been investigating Boxing NZ, as originally reported by ... <a title="‘A boys club’: Allegations of sexism, bullying and favouritism at NZ Boxing" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/03/a-boys-club-allegations-of-sexism-bullying-and-favouritism-at-nz-boxing/" aria-label="Read more about ‘A boys club’: Allegations of sexism, bullying and favouritism at NZ Boxing">Read more</a>
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February 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Max Darling of the Breakers Paul Kane An unfortunate training incident sidelined New Zealand Breakers forward Max Darling for weeks, left him with a metal plate in his face and searching for personalised protective gear to get back on court. After copping a teammate’s elbow in his eye and fracturing his ... <a title="Breakers’ mask maker wants player to keep wearing ‘bad ass’ design" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/03/breakers-mask-maker-wants-player-to-keep-wearing-bad-ass-design/" aria-label="Read more about Breakers’ mask maker wants player to keep wearing ‘bad ass’ design">Read more</a>
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February 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Referee James Doleman during the Crusaders v Blues, Super Rugby Pacific Semi Final match. Martin Hunter/ActionPress Super Rugby Pacific’s new law tweaks aim to speed up play and reduce stoppages. Players will be getting fewer reps in key test-match scenarios like fielding kicks and positional play. This could create a disconnect ... <a title="The big issue with Super Rugby Pacific’s new law changes" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/03/the-big-issue-with-super-rugby-pacifics-new-law-changes/" aria-label="Read more about The big issue with Super Rugby Pacific’s new law changes">Read more</a>
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February 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Beauden Barrett after the All Blacks v Ireland, Gallagher Cup test match, Soldier Field, Chicago. ActionPress The All Blacks will open their 2027 Rugby World Cup campaign with a Pool A match against Chile in Perth on Saturday 2 October. The All Blacks then take on hosts the Wallabies in Sydney ... <a title="All Blacks to kick off 2027 Rugby World Cup against Chile" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/03/all-blacks-to-kick-off-2027-rugby-world-cup-against-chile/" aria-label="Read more about All Blacks to kick off 2027 Rugby World Cup against Chile">Read more</a>
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February 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Ish Sodhi during New Zealand Blackcaps training Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz It is no surprise that spin has been the feature of the Black Caps training sessions this week as they prepare for their opening game of the T20 World Cup. Coming off a 4-1 loss to India in the recent T20 series, ... <a title="Spin remains the focus for Black Caps ahead of World Cup" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/03/spin-remains-the-focus-for-black-caps-ahead-of-world-cup/" aria-label="Read more about Spin remains the focus for Black Caps ahead of World Cup">Read more</a>
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February 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand’s Kane Russell DJ Mills / PHOTOSPORT The Black Sticks men have won their series against Japan after a 4-3 victory in the third and deciding game. Japan had won the opening game 5-2, with New Zealand taking the second 5-1. The deciding game in Hamilton wasn’t decided until late ... <a title="Black Sticks clinch series against Japan" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/03/black-sticks-clinch-series-against-japan/" aria-label="Read more about Black Sticks clinch series against Japan">Read more</a>
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February 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Paige Hareb competed at the Women’s Championship Tour when it was hosted in New Plymouth. (File photo) Katrina Clarke Taranaki’s surfing community, -the only region in New Zealand to have previously hosted the globe’s elite surf competition, is stoked for its Raglan cousins who will hold a combined men’s and women’s ... <a title="Taranaki surfers thrilled over return of world’s surfing elite to NZ" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/02/taranaki-surfers-thrilled-over-return-of-worlds-surfing-elite-to-nz/" aria-label="Read more about Taranaki surfers thrilled over return of world’s surfing elite to NZ">Read more</a>
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February 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Les O’Connell, Shane O’Brien, Conrad Robertson and Keith Trask celebrate winning gold at the 1984 Olympics. Photosport A former Olympic rower is hoping there is some honour among thieves after his gold medal was stolen from his Christchurch home while he was away for the weekend. Les O’Connell won the medal ... <a title="Former rower Les O’Connell’s Olympic gold medal stolen in home burglary" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/02/former-rower-les-oconnells-olympic-gold-medal-stolen-in-home-burglary/" aria-label="Read more about Former rower Les O’Connell’s Olympic gold medal stolen in home burglary">Read more</a>
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February 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand athlete Sam Ruthe. Kerry Marshall / www.photosport.nz The Glasgow Commonwealth Games is now on the radar for New Zealand running sensation Sam Ruthe. The athletics world is coming to terms with the 16-year-old who on Sunday became the youngest athlete to ever run a mile quicker than 3 minutes ... <a title="Sam Ruthe’s next goal after setting record for mile" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/02/sam-ruthes-next-goal-after-setting-record-for-mile/" aria-label="Read more about Sam Ruthe’s next goal after setting record for mile">Read more</a>
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February 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Pia Vlok of the Wellington Phoenix PHOTOSPORT The Wellington Phoenix women are up to second in the A-League after an historic victory in Australia. The Phoenix crushed the Jets 5-1 in Newcastle, recording their biggest ever road win. It’s their maiden win in Newcastle and forward Pia Vlok, who bagged three ... <a title="Wellington Phoenix women make history with Newcastle victory" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/02/wellington-phoenix-women-make-history-with-newcastle-victory/" aria-label="Read more about Wellington Phoenix women make history with Newcastle victory">Read more</a>
