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January 31, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Wellington Phoenix striker Ifeanyi Eze. photosport Wellington Phoenix have squandered a two-goal advantage and missed a late penalty in a roller-coaster 2-2 home draw against Melbourne City. Wellington’s 500th A-League match result was exactly the same as their first, having drawn 2-2 with Melbourne Victory in their inaugural competition fixture in ... <a title="Wellington Phoenix settle for draw in 500th A-League match" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/31/wellington-phoenix-settle-for-draw-in-500th-a-league-match/" aria-label="Read more about Wellington Phoenix settle for draw in 500th A-League match">Read more</a>
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January 31, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Canterbury celebrates the wicket of Adi Ashok of the Auckland Aces during the Super Smash Elimination Final, Canterbury Kings Vs Auckland Aces, at Hagley Oval in Christchurch, on Friday. photosport Canterbury will contest a sixth consecutive Super Smash T20 men’s final after trouncing Auckland in their knockout clash in Christchurch. The ... <a title="Canterbury crush Auckland to set up Super Smash final against ND" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/31/canterbury-crush-auckland-to-set-up-super-smash-final-against-nd/" aria-label="Read more about Canterbury crush Auckland to set up Super Smash final against ND">Read more</a>
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January 31, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Haizyn Mellars hopes to make a piece of Warriors history during the next three years. Andrew Cornaga/Photosport Sometime in the next three years – perhaps this year – Haizyn Mellars hopes to create a slice of NZ Warriors club history, when he follows his dad into the NRL. Centre Vince Mellars ... <a title="NZ Warriors rookie Haizyn Mellars follows father’s footsteps back to Mt Smart" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/31/nz-warriors-rookie-haizyn-mellars-follows-fathers-footsteps-back-to-mt-smart/" aria-label="Read more about NZ Warriors rookie Haizyn Mellars follows father’s footsteps back to Mt Smart">Read more</a>
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January 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland Hearts Molly Penfold celebrates a wicket. Kerry Marshall/www.photosport.nz The Auckland Hearts have booked a place in tomorrow’s Super Smash T20 women’s final after a convincing eight wicket win over the Northern Brave. The Northern Brave won the toss and elected to bat first in the elimination final in Christchurch. Nensi ... <a title="Auckland Hearts to meet Wellington in Super Smash T20 women’s final" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/30/auckland-hearts-to-meet-wellington-in-super-smash-t20-womens-final/" aria-label="Read more about Auckland Hearts to meet Wellington in Super Smash T20 women’s final">Read more</a>
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January 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Paul Coll (left) and Egyptian Mostafa Asal in the final of the Tournament of Champions title in New York. PSA The world number one has denied New Zealand squash star Paul Coll a maiden Tournament of Champions title in New York. Egyptian Mostafa Asal dominated the final of the platinum level ... <a title="World squash number one denies Paul Coll maiden title in quick fashion" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/30/world-squash-number-one-denies-paul-coll-maiden-title-in-quick-fashion/" aria-label="Read more about World squash number one denies Paul Coll maiden title in quick fashion">Read more</a>
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January 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ/Kim Baker Wilson There’s been a moment’s silence at the pre-season clash between the Chiefs and Fijian Drua at Mount Maunganui. After stepping onto the field under a blistering sun, players stood opposite each other – Chiefs players with arms around each other – to mark the landslip tragedy. There was ... <a title="Moment silence at Chiefs vs Fijian Drua clash at Mt Maunganui" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/30/moment-silence-at-chiefs-vs-fijian-drua-clash-at-mt-maunganui/" aria-label="Read more about Moment silence at Chiefs vs Fijian Drua clash at Mt Maunganui">Read more</a>
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January 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ/Kim Baker Wilson There’s been a moment’s silence at the pre-season clash between the Chiefs and Fiji Drua at Mount Maunganui. After stepping onto the field under a blistering sun, players stood opposite each other – Chiefs players with arms around each other – to mark the landslip tragedy. There was ... <a title="Moment silence at Chiefs vs Fiji Drua clash at Mt Maunganui" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/30/moment-silence-at-chiefs-vs-fiji-drua-clash-at-mt-maunganui/" aria-label="Read more about Moment silence at Chiefs vs Fiji Drua clash at Mt Maunganui">Read more</a>
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January 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Black Caps bowler Ben Sears. www.photosport.nz Wellington Firebirds pace-bowler Ben Sears will join the Black Caps as a travelling reserve for the ICC T20 World Cup in India, starting in a week. Sears will replace Kyle Jamieson, who was called into the main squad last week following the withdrawal of Adam ... <a title="Cricket: Ben Sears named travelling reserve for a second T20 World Cup" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/30/cricket-ben-sears-named-travelling-reserve-for-a-second-t20-world-cup/" aria-label="Read more about Cricket: Ben Sears named travelling reserve for a second T20 World Cup">Read more</a>
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January 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Jeff Wilson, Justin Marshall and Mils Muliaina. PHOTOSPORT While professional rugby is a relatively recent development, 30 years certainly feels like a long time ago for some of the players who ran out for the inaugural Super Rugby season. Known as Super 12 for the first 10 seasons, the competition revolutionised ... <a title="Super Rugby Pacific countdown: Legends reflect on competition’s history" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/30/super-rugby-pacific-countdown-legends-reflect-on-competitions-history/" aria-label="Read more about Super Rugby Pacific countdown: Legends reflect on competition’s history">Read more</a>
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January 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Kini Naholo was set to make a move overseas last year before the ACL rupture. Steve McArthur / Photosport Sport can be a cruel arena. Hurricane Kini Naholo knows just how brutal it can be, as injuries have ravaged the Fijian winger’s career. Since electrifying the national first XV scene with ... <a title="Rugby: Kini Naholo confident no X-factor lost after second ACL injury" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/30/rugby-kini-naholo-confident-no-x-factor-lost-after-second-acl-injury/" aria-label="Read more about Rugby: Kini Naholo confident no X-factor lost after second ACL injury">Read more</a>
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January 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Paul Coll is through to the final of the Tournament of Champions. PSA New Zealand squash star Paul Coll will contest the Tournament of Champions final for the first time in his career after beating the World No. 3 in a tight battle in New York. Coll advanced to the final ... <a title="NZ squash star Paul Coll reaches maiden final of prestigious event" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/30/nz-squash-star-paul-coll-reaches-maiden-final-of-prestigious-event/" aria-label="Read more about NZ squash star Paul Coll reaches maiden final of prestigious event">Read more</a>
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January 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand driver Liam Sceats supplied / Liam Sceats Young Kiwi driver Liam Sceats admits it’s difficult to get out of bed some mornings, but he’s determined to make motor racing a career. The 20-year-old will race the New Zealand Grand Prix at Highlands in Central Otago this weekend, hoping it ... <a title="‘Emailing and cold calls’: The daily routine of a cash-strapped racing driver" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/30/emailing-and-cold-calls-the-daily-routine-of-a-cash-strapped-racing-driver/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Emailing and cold calls’: The daily routine of a cash-strapped racing driver">Read more</a>
