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Canterbury University researchers develop protective headgear for junior rugby players

November 22, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand By Gwenaёlle Chollet, journalism student The Ruru headgear development team includes (from left) Dr George Stilwell, Emeritus Professor Keith Alexander, Professor Nick Draper, Annette Swale (PhD student), Dr Simon Blue and Dr Natalia Kabaliuk. Joe Draper (front) is wearing the prototype. Supplied/University of Canterbury New protective headgear for junior rugby players, ... <a title="Canterbury University researchers develop protective headgear for junior rugby players" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/22/canterbury-university-researchers-develop-protective-headgear-for-junior-rugby-players/" aria-label="Read more about Canterbury University researchers develop protective headgear for junior rugby players">Read more</a>

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The Ashes cricket: Australia v England first test, day one

November 22, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Australia’s Mitchell Starc celebrates his fifth wicket on day 1 of the first Ashes cricket Test match between Australia and England at Perth Stadium. AFP / Saeed Khan By Martin Parry, AFP Nineteen wickets fell on an opening day of carnage in the first Ashes Test on Friday, with England’s fearsome ... <a title="The Ashes cricket: Australia v England first test, day one" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/22/the-ashes-cricket-australia-v-england-first-test-day-one/" aria-label="Read more about The Ashes cricket: Australia v England first test, day one">Read more</a>

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All Blacks v Wales: What you need to know

November 22, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Wales v All Blacks Kickoff: 4.10am Sunday, 23 November Principality Stadium, Cardiff Live blog updates on RNZ The All Blacks will look to end their 2025 season with a win, after a disappointing loss to England last weekend. That result ended the dream of delivering a Grand Slam, but the pressure ... <a title="All Blacks v Wales: What you need to know" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/22/all-blacks-v-wales-what-you-need-to-know/" aria-label="Read more about All Blacks v Wales: What you need to know">Read more</a>

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Wellington women’s golf academy aims to make dreams a reality

November 22, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand World No.1 Jeeno Thitikul of Thailand is a graduate of the Women’s Asia-Pacific Championship. Brian Spurlock/Icon Sportswire / Photosport Organisers of an international golf academy in Wellington next week hope it will allow women’s amateur players to realise their dreams. The Royal Wellington Golf Club will host the eighth edition of ... <a title="Wellington women’s golf academy aims to make dreams a reality" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/22/wellington-womens-golf-academy-aims-to-make-dreams-a-reality/" aria-label="Read more about Wellington women’s golf academy aims to make dreams a reality">Read more</a>

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Auckland FC target more goals than recordbreaking A-League season

November 21, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Guillermo May of Auckland FC. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz Auckland FC forward Guillermo May has yet to find the back of the net this season, but heading into the fifth round of the A-League, he remains confident Auckland will be more prolific in front of goal this season than last. Round five last ... <a title="Auckland FC target more goals than recordbreaking A-League season" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/21/auckland-fc-target-more-goals-than-recordbreaking-a-league-season/" aria-label="Read more about Auckland FC target more goals than recordbreaking A-League season">Read more</a>

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Iconic Paraparaumu Beach back on PGA Tour of Australasia itinerary

November 21, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Kiwi caddy Steve Williams holds the umbrella for Tiger Woods during the 2002 NZ Golf Open at Paraparaumu Beach. PHOTOSPORT The famed Paraparaumu Beach golf course will feature on the 2025/26 Challenger PGA Tour of Australasia schedule for the first time in 24 years. Located just north of Wellington, Paraparaumu Beach ... <a title="Iconic Paraparaumu Beach back on PGA Tour of Australasia itinerary" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/21/iconic-paraparaumu-beach-back-on-pga-tour-of-australasia-itinerary/" aria-label="Read more about Iconic Paraparaumu Beach back on PGA Tour of Australasia itinerary">Read more</a>

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The Ashes cricket live: Australia v England first test, day one

November 21, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero, a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday. Follow all the action as five-test Ashes series between arch rivals Australia and England gets underway. The first test will be played in front of a sold out crowd at ... <a title="The Ashes cricket live: Australia v England first test, day one" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/21/the-ashes-cricket-live-australia-v-england-first-test-day-one/" aria-label="Read more about The Ashes cricket live: Australia v England first test, day one">Read more</a>

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‘Playing for the black jersey’: Scott Robertson explains mass All Black changes

November 21, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Wales v All Blacks Kick-off: 4:10am Sunday 23 November Principality Stadium, Cardiff Live blog updates on RNZ Scott Robertson has said that the All Blacks have had a “strong review” this week after their 33-19 loss to England on Sunday morning. Their attention now turns to Wales in Cardiff, with Robertson ... <a title="‘Playing for the black jersey’: Scott Robertson explains mass All Black changes" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/21/playing-for-the-black-jersey-scott-robertson-explains-mass-all-black-changes/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Playing for the black jersey’: Scott Robertson explains mass All Black changes">Read more</a>

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Double blow for Phoenix with season-ending injuries

November 21, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Phoenix Alyssa Whinham sits injured on the field. Marty Melville / PHOTOSPORT The Wellington Phoenix will be without Tessel Middag and Alyssa Whinham for the remainder of the women’s A-League as both midfielders have suffered season-ending knee injuries. Middag ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) graft in her left knee in ... <a title="Double blow for Phoenix with season-ending injuries" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/21/double-blow-for-phoenix-with-season-ending-injuries/" aria-label="Read more about Double blow for Phoenix with season-ending injuries">Read more</a>

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Black Stick Grace O’Hanlon named international keeper of the year

November 21, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Grace O’Hanlon of the Black Sticks. © Photosport Ltd 2019 www.photosport.nz Black Sticks player Grace O’Hanlon has been named the International Hockey Deferation (FIH) Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year for 2025. It is the first time a New Zealander has won a senior FIH global award. Stacey Michelsen’s Rising Star accolade ... <a title="Black Stick Grace O’Hanlon named international keeper of the year" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/21/black-stick-grace-ohanlon-named-international-keeper-of-the-year/" aria-label="Read more about Black Stick Grace O’Hanlon named international keeper of the year">Read more</a>

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F1: Isack Hadjar set for promotion, so where does that leave Liam Lawson?

November 21, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Racing Bulls drivers Liam Lawson and Isack Hadjar, 2025. PHOTOSPORT Analysis: French driver Isack Hadjar is set to be promoted to Red Bull next year, with team advisor Helmut Marko giving him the tick of approval – so where does that leave New Zealand’s Liam Lawson? Hadjar has impressed in his ... <a title="F1: Isack Hadjar set for promotion, so where does that leave Liam Lawson?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/21/f1-isack-hadjar-set-for-promotion-so-where-does-that-leave-liam-lawson/" aria-label="Read more about F1: Isack Hadjar set for promotion, so where does that leave Liam Lawson?">Read more</a>

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All Blacks side named: Love to start in heavily rotated team

November 21, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Du’Plessis Kirifi celebrates with Ruben Love. Brett Phibbs / www.photosport.nz Wales v All Blacks Kick-off: 4:10am Sunday 23 November Principality Stadium, Cardiff Live blog updates on RNZ Scott Robertson has made 13 changes for the final All Black test of the year, against Wales in Cardiff. Scott Barrett and Simon Parker ... <a title="All Blacks side named: Love to start in heavily rotated team" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/21/all-blacks-side-named-love-to-start-in-heavily-rotated-team/" aria-label="Read more about All Blacks side named: Love to start in heavily rotated team">Read more</a>