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December 4, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Breakers guard Parker Jackson-Cartwright celebrates Blake Armstrong / PHOTOSPORT Another impressive performance by captain Parker Jackson-Cartwright has given the Breakers their second successive win in the NBL and edged them closer to a place in the final of the Ignite Cup. Jackson-Cartwright hit 24 points as the Breakers beat the Sydney ... <a title="Parker Jackson-Cartwright rescues Breakers as they take down Kings" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/04/parker-jackson-cartwright-rescues-breakers-as-they-take-down-kings/" aria-label="Read more about Parker Jackson-Cartwright rescues Breakers as they take down Kings">Read more</a>
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December 4, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand F1 driver Liam Lawson. MPS AGENCY / PHOTOSPORT Analysis: New Zealand driver Liam Lawson can probably afford to sit back and take a couple of deep breaths following the 2025 Formula 1 season, but he won’t have long to relax. If the 23-year-old thought he was under pressure in ... <a title="No time to relax for Liam Lawson" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/04/no-time-to-relax-for-liam-lawson/" aria-label="Read more about No time to relax for Liam Lawson">Read more</a>
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December 3, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand The Rugby World Cup trophy. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz The All Blacks will face the Wallabies in their pool at the 2027 Rugby World Cup, after the tournament draw has now been completed in Sydney. Both sides have been drawn in Pool A, along with qualifiers Chile and Hong Kong China – two ... <a title="All Blacks’ 2027 Rugby World Cup draw revealed" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/03/all-blacks-2027-rugby-world-cup-draw-revealed/" aria-label="Read more about All Blacks’ 2027 Rugby World Cup draw revealed">Read more</a>
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December 3, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Michael Bracewell Andrew Cornaga / www.photosport.nz / Photosport Ltd 2025 The Black Caps have taken firm control of the first cricket test against the West Indies in Christchurch. A five wicket haul for Jacob Duffy saw the Windies dismissed for just 167, handing New Zealand a first innings lead of 64. ... <a title="Black Caps v West Indies first test: Day two" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/03/black-caps-v-west-indies-first-test-day-two/" aria-label="Read more about Black Caps v West Indies first test: Day two">Read more</a>
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December 3, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand NZ Jockey James McDonald. DAN HIMBRECHTS New Zealand jockey James McDonald has won the Longines World’s Best Jockey title for the second consecutive year and third time overall. The 33-year-old, who is based in Australia, also won the Longines World’s Best Jockey Award in 2022. On his way to claiming the ... <a title="NZ jockey crowned World’s Best Jockey for third time" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/03/nz-jockey-crowned-worlds-best-jockey-for-third-time/" aria-label="Read more about NZ jockey crowned World’s Best Jockey for third time">Read more</a>
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December 3, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand celebrate during the Women’s Rugby World Cup third-place match against France, 2025. ADRIAN DENNIS / AFP The Black Ferns will resume their rivalry with France for a three-Test home series in 2026, as part of the new WXV Global Series. The series headlines a four-match home schedule between August ... <a title="Black Ferns set for three-Test showdown vs France at home in 2026" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/03/black-ferns-set-for-three-test-showdown-vs-france-at-home-in-2026/" aria-label="Read more about Black Ferns set for three-Test showdown vs France at home in 2026">Read more</a>
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December 3, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand All Whites captain Chris Wood will be back in Auckland before the FIFA World Cup. Shane Wenzlick / Phototek.nz The All Whites will play two final home games ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, with New Zealand set to host its first ever FIFA Series in March. The FIFA Series ... <a title="All Whites to play at home before 2026 World Cup" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/03/all-whites-to-play-at-home-before-2026-world-cup/" aria-label="Read more about All Whites to play at home before 2026 World Cup">Read more</a>
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December 3, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Lewis Clareburt during the Men’s 400m Individual Medley Heats at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Photosport Two-time Olympian Lewis Clareburt is leaving New Zealand to chase his dream of a swimming medal at the LA 2028 Olympic Games. The 2024 400m Individual Medley World Champion has announced he’s moving from Auckland to ... <a title="Lewis Clareburt leaving NZ to chase LA 2028 Olympics swimming medal" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/03/lewis-clareburt-leaving-nz-to-chase-la-2028-olympics-swimming-medal/" aria-label="Read more about Lewis Clareburt leaving NZ to chase LA 2028 Olympics swimming medal">Read more</a>
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December 3, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand The Black Caps take on the West Indies for day two of their first test of the summer from Hagley Oval in Christchurch, and it’s advantage West Indies after day one. New Zealand has played just two Test matches so far in 2025, beating Zimbabwe 2-0 in Bulawayo in August. Since ... <a title="Live: Black Caps v West Indies first test: Day two" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/03/live-black-caps-v-west-indies-first-test-day-two/" aria-label="Read more about Live: Black Caps v West Indies first test: Day two">Read more</a>
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December 3, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Mark Robinson. Graphic: Liam K. Swiggs PHOTOSPORT Mark Robinson thinks that an opportunity for the government to attract international business is right under its nose. The outgoing NZ Rugby (NZR) chief executive said that the sport is “an amazing opportunity for our country” and should be used far more broadly with ... <a title="NZ Rugby boss Mark Robinson calls on government to use the sport for international investment" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/03/nz-rugby-boss-mark-robinson-calls-on-government-to-use-the-sport-for-international-investment/" aria-label="Read more about NZ Rugby boss Mark Robinson calls on government to use the sport for international investment">Read more</a>
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December 3, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Norwegian tennis player Casper Ruud, 2025. Alfredo Falcone/LaPresse / PHOTOSPORT Norwegian tennis star Casper Ruud is returning to the ASB Classic in Auckland this summer. World number 12 Ruud is the second highest ranked player behind number 9 American Ben Shelton to confirm their entry for the tournament in January, with ... <a title="Casper Ruud returns to ASB Classic" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/03/casper-ruud-returns-to-asb-classic/" aria-label="Read more about Casper Ruud returns to ASB Classic">Read more</a>
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December 3, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand All Whites coach Darren Bazeley will attend his first senior Football World Cup draw this week. Trevor Ruszkowski / www.photosport.nz New Zealand Football boss Andrew Pragnell and All Whites coach Darren Bazeley are on an important mission in North America this week. They are part of a New Zealand delegation of ... <a title="FIFA World Cup draw and New Zealand Football’s other mission" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/03/fifa-world-cup-draw-and-new-zealand-footballs-other-mission/" aria-label="Read more about FIFA World Cup draw and New Zealand Football’s other mission">Read more</a>
