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Football: Phoenix set to take off after positive start to A-League

November 24, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Sabitra Bhandari of the Phoenix Masanori Udagawa / PHOTOSPORT While expectations are always high, the Phoenix women would be delighted with the position they find themselves in the A-League. Bev Priestman’s side scored their first win of the season on Sunday, beating Melbourne Victory for the first time with a 1-0 ... <a title="Football: Phoenix set to take off after positive start to A-League" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/24/football-phoenix-set-to-take-off-after-positive-start-to-a-league/" aria-label="Read more about Football: Phoenix set to take off after positive start to A-League">Read more</a>

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Kane Williamson returns to Black Caps for first West Indies test

November 24, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Kane Williamson celebrates a century in Hamilton against England in December 2024. PHOTOSPORT The Black Caps welcome back the side’s all-time leading run-scorer Kane Williamson in a 14-strong squad for the first Test against West Indies starting next month. Pace bowlers Jacob Duffy, Zak Foulkes and Blair Tickner have been included ... <a title="Kane Williamson returns to Black Caps for first West Indies test" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/24/kane-williamson-returns-to-black-caps-for-first-west-indies-test/" aria-label="Read more about Kane Williamson returns to Black Caps for first West Indies test">Read more</a>

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Kiwis to open Rugby League World Cup against Australia

November 24, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand The Kiwis celebrate Phoenix Crossland of the Kiwis try (C) during New Zealand Kiwis v Tonga XIII, round 3 of the Pacific Championships at Eden Park. Photosport The Kiwis have been drawn with defending champions Australia for next year’s Rugby League World Cup. They are in a four-team Group A along ... <a title="Kiwis to open Rugby League World Cup against Australia" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/24/kiwis-to-open-rugby-league-world-cup-against-australia/" aria-label="Read more about Kiwis to open Rugby League World Cup against Australia">Read more</a>

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F1: Apologies all round after Liam Lawson mistake and McLaren disqualification

November 24, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Liam Lawson of New Zealand RUDY CAREZZEVOLI / AFP Liam Lawson apologised to his team after he squandered valuable F1 points at the Las Vegas Grand Prix. A first-corner clash forced the young Kiwi into the pits and out of the points. Lawson started the race sixth on the grid after ... <a title="F1: Apologies all round after Liam Lawson mistake and McLaren disqualification" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/24/f1-apologies-all-round-after-liam-lawson-mistake-and-mclaren-disqualification/" aria-label="Read more about F1: Apologies all round after Liam Lawson mistake and McLaren disqualification">Read more</a>

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NZIGP Waikato Challenge cancelled after competitor taken to hospital in critical condition

November 23, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Hampton Downs Motorsport Park Hampton Downs A Waikato motorsport event has been cancelled, after a competitor was taken to hospital in a critical condition. MotorSport New Zealand said a competitor suffered a medical episode during a race at the NZIGP Waikato Challenge at Hampton Downs on Sunday. They pulled to the ... <a title="NZIGP Waikato Challenge cancelled after competitor taken to hospital in critical condition" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/23/nzigp-waikato-challenge-cancelled-after-competitor-taken-to-hospital-in-critical-condition/" aria-label="Read more about NZIGP Waikato Challenge cancelled after competitor taken to hospital in critical condition">Read more</a>

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Auckland FC fall short of A-League win against Brisbane Roar in stalemate

November 23, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland FC players celebrate a goal by Lachlan Brook to hit the lead early against Brisbane Roar. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz Auckland FC were unable to assert themselves after the international break in a 1-1 A-League draw with Brisbane Roar. With five key Auckland players sidelined by injury or suspension after red cards, ... <a title="Auckland FC fall short of A-League win against Brisbane Roar in stalemate" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/23/auckland-fc-fall-short-of-a-league-win-against-brisbane-roar-in-stalemate/" aria-label="Read more about Auckland FC fall short of A-League win against Brisbane Roar in stalemate">Read more</a>

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Football: Teenage sensation creates history in 1-0 win for Wellington Phoenix women

November 23, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Pia Vlok,17, has become the youngest-ever goalscorer for Wellington Phoenix women. Marty Melville Wellington Phoenix women are on the board in the A-League, thanks to a 38th-minute goal from teenage star Pia Vlok. Wellington defeated heavyweights Melbourne Victory 1-0 at Porirua Park on Sunday afternoon in their third match of the ... <a title="Football: Teenage sensation creates history in 1-0 win for Wellington Phoenix women" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/23/football-teenage-sensation-creates-history-in-1-0-win-for-wellington-phoenix-women/" aria-label="Read more about Football: Teenage sensation creates history in 1-0 win for Wellington Phoenix women">Read more</a>

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Auckland FC fall short of A-League win against Brisbane Roar in 1-1 stalemate

November 23, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland FC players celebrate a goal by Lachlan Brook to hit the lead early against the Brisbane Roar. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz Auckland FC were unable to assert themselves after the international break in a 1-1 A-League draw with Brisbane Roar. With five key players in blue sidelined by injury or suspension after ... <a title="Auckland FC fall short of A-League win against Brisbane Roar in 1-1 stalemate" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/23/auckland-fc-fall-short-of-a-league-win-against-brisbane-roar-in-1-1-stalemate/" aria-label="Read more about Auckland FC fall short of A-League win against Brisbane Roar in 1-1 stalemate">Read more</a>

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NZIGP Waikato Challenge was cancelled after competitor taken to hospital in critical condition

November 23, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Hampton Downs Motorsport Park Hampton Downs A Waikato motorsport event has been cancelled after a competitor was taken to hospital in a critical condition. MotorSport New Zealand says a competitor suffered a medical episode during a race at the NZIGP Waikato Challenge at Hampton Downs on Sunday. It says they pulled ... <a title="NZIGP Waikato Challenge was cancelled after competitor taken to hospital in critical condition" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/23/nzigp-waikato-challenge-was-cancelled-after-competitor-taken-to-hospital-in-critical-condition/" aria-label="Read more about NZIGP Waikato Challenge was cancelled after competitor taken to hospital in critical condition">Read more</a>

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Live: Kiwi Liam Lawson at F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix

November 23, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Kiwi Liam Lawson will start from sixth on the grid, as he tries to gather more Formula One championship points at the Las Vegas Grand Prix. Lawson currently sits 14th on the championship standings with 36 points, with Racing Bulls teammate Isack Hadjar in 10th, seven points ahead. His best finish ... <a title="Live: Kiwi Liam Lawson at F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/23/live-kiwi-liam-lawson-at-f1-las-vegas-grand-prix/" aria-label="Read more about Live: Kiwi Liam Lawson at F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix">Read more</a>

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All Blacks: Scott Barrett coy on future as review conversation kicks off

November 23, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Analysis: It’s hard to know which team this morning’s test in Cardiff said more about. The 52-26 result saw Wales rightfully given plaudits, despite it only being a penalty goal away from their highest score ever conceded in the fixture. Meanwhile, the All Blacks scored seven tries and put the game ... <a title="All Blacks: Scott Barrett coy on future as review conversation kicks off" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/23/all-blacks-scott-barrett-coy-on-future-as-review-conversation-kicks-off/" aria-label="Read more about All Blacks: Scott Barrett coy on future as review conversation kicks off">Read more</a>

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England legend Geoff Boycott among ex-players bashing beleaguered Bazballers

November 23, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand England captain Ben Stokes is under the spotlight, after England’s batters failed to bide their time in the opening Ashes test. AAP / Photosport A chorus of former England cricket stars have torn into the current ‘Bazball’ side, after the team suffered an embarrassing Ashes test defeat in Perth inside just ... <a title="England legend Geoff Boycott among ex-players bashing beleaguered Bazballers" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/23/england-legend-geoff-boycott-among-ex-players-bashing-beleaguered-bazballers/" aria-label="Read more about England legend Geoff Boycott among ex-players bashing beleaguered Bazballers">Read more</a>