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January 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Pia Vlok was one of the Wellington Phoenix’s two goal scorers, in a 2-0 win over Canberra, on 17 January (file photo). Marty Melville Late goals from teenagers Zoe Benson and Pia Vlok have secured Wellington Phoenix a 2-nil victory over second-placed Canberra United FC, in a round 13 A-League clash. ... <a title="Wellington Phoenix move up A-League women’s table after win" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/18/wellington-phoenix-move-up-a-league-womens-table-after-win/" aria-label="Read more about Wellington Phoenix move up A-League women’s table after win">Read more</a>
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January 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Campbell Melville Ives takes second place on the podium, alongside winner Scotty James (Australia) and third Valentino Guseli (Australia). FIS/David Tributsch Kiwi snowboarder Campbell Melville Ives has showcased a new triple jump sequence to secure silver in the halfpipe at the latest FIS World Cup in Switzerland. The Winter Olympic-bound teen’s ... <a title="Kiwi snowboarder Campbell Melville Ives earns World Cup silver in Switzerland" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/18/kiwi-snowboarder-campbell-melville-ives-earns-world-cup-silver-in-switzerland/" aria-label="Read more about Kiwi snowboarder Campbell Melville Ives earns World Cup silver in Switzerland">Read more</a>
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January 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Sam Mennenga topscored for the Breakers with 28 points, in their win over Cairns. © Photosport Ltd 2025 www.photosport.nz NZ Breakers NBL season is still alive, after they beat Cairns Taipans 104-86 in their latest match. The win was their second in a row and was largely built on a dominant ... <a title="NZ Breakers beat Cairns Taipans to stay alive in NBL playoff pursuit" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/18/nz-breakers-beat-cairns-taipans-to-stay-alive-in-nbl-playoff-pursuit/" aria-label="Read more about NZ Breakers beat Cairns Taipans to stay alive in NBL playoff pursuit">Read more</a>
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January 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland FC has decisively won the first-ever North v South Kiwi derby in the new Oceania Football Confederation Pro League (OFC), following a clinical 3-0 victory over South Island United. New Football Oceania Professional League kicks off, in Auckland In front of a noisy and expectant crowd at Eden Park in ... <a title="Auckland FC starts OFC Pro League in style" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/18/auckland-fc-starts-ofc-pro-league-in-style/" aria-label="Read more about Auckland FC starts OFC Pro League in style">Read more</a>
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January 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Rassie Erasmus and an AI generated image of Tony Brown PHOTOSPORT Outspoken Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus has taken to social media to address rumours of Tony Brown’s links to the now vacant All Black coaching role. Erasmus posted an AI-generated video of Brown, who is currently attack coach for the world ... <a title="Rassie Erasmus mocks All Blacks with AI-generated post" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/18/rassie-erasmus-mocks-all-blacks-with-ai-generated-post/" aria-label="Read more about Rassie Erasmus mocks All Blacks with AI-generated post">Read more</a>
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January 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Sam Mennenga top scored for the Breakers with 28 points, in their 104-86 win over Cairns on January 17th 2026. © Photosport Ltd 2025 www.photosport.nz The New Zealand Breakers NBL season’s still alive after beating the Cairns Taipans 104-86 in their latest match. The win was their second in a row, ... <a title="Breakers beat Cairns Taipans to stay alive in NBL playoff" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/18/breakers-beat-cairns-taipans-to-stay-alive-in-nbl-playoff/" aria-label="Read more about Breakers beat Cairns Taipans to stay alive in NBL playoff">Read more</a>
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January 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Pia Vlok was one of the Wellington Phoenix’s two goal scorers, in a 2-0 win over Canberra, on 17 January (file photo). Marty Melville Late goals from teenagers Zoe Benson and Pia Vlok have secured Wellington Phoenix a 2-nil victory over second-placed Canberra United FC, in a round 13 A-League clash. ... <a title="Phoenix move up A-League table after win" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/18/phoenix-move-up-a-league-table-after-win/" aria-label="Read more about Phoenix move up A-League table after win">Read more</a>
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January 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Pia Vlok was one of the Wellington Phoenix’s two goal scorers, in a 2-0 win over Canberra, on 17 January (file photo). Marty Melville Late goals from teenagers Zoe Benson and Pia Vlok have secured Wellington Phoenix a 2-nil victory over second-placed Canberra United FC, in a round 13 A-League clash. ... <a title="Phoneix move up A-League table after win" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/18/phoneix-move-up-a-league-table-after-win/" aria-label="Read more about Phoneix move up A-League table after win">Read more</a>
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January 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the action, as Nathan McCullum’sTeam Cricket take on Kieran Read’s Team Rugby for the T20 Black Clash. See how the game unfolded below. Confirmed players Team Rugby: Kieran Read (captain), Jordie Barrett, Kaylum Boshier, Andy Ellis, David Hill, Michael Hussey, Ngani Laumape, Colin Slade, Tim Southee, Jason Spice, Ofisa ... <a title="T20 Black Clash: Team Cricket v Team Rugby" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/18/t20-black-clash-team-cricket-v-team-rugby/" aria-label="Read more about T20 Black Clash: Team Cricket v Team Rugby">Read more</a>
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January 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Sam Ruthe (right) heads home Sam Tanner at the Potts Classic. Kerry Marshall/Photosport Teenage running sensation Sam Ruthe has added to his run of impressive performances, outlasting Olympian Sam Tanner to lower his own NZ junior 800 metres record at the Potts Classic in Hastings. Easing past his illustrious training partner ... <a title="Running prodigy Sam Ruthe edges Sam Tanner in recordbreaking 800m" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/17/running-prodigy-sam-ruthe-edges-sam-tanner-in-recordbreaking-800m/" aria-label="Read more about Running prodigy Sam Ruthe edges Sam Tanner in recordbreaking 800m">Read more</a>
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January 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Jakub Menšík (Czech Republic) celebrates winning the ASB Classic final against Sebastian Baez. Alan Lee / www.photosport.nz Jakub Menšík admits to shedding a tear as he received a powerful haka after winning the 2026 ASB Classic men’s singles. The 20-year-old Czech described his week in Auckland as a “rollercoaster”, after playing ... <a title="Czech Jakub Menšík wins ASB Classic after ‘rollercoaster’ week" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/17/czech-jakub-mensik-wins-asb-classic-after-rollercoaster-week/" aria-label="Read more about Czech Jakub Menšík wins ASB Classic after ‘rollercoaster’ week">Read more</a>
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January 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Black Foils have crashed out during the opening day of Sail GP in Perth. Samo Vidic for SailGP NZ Black Foils have begun the new SailGP season in disastrous fashion, colliding heavily with Swtizerland in the opening race at Perth. The Swiss F50 struck the rear of the Kiwi boat, ... <a title="Black Foils sidelined after heavy collision with Switzerland at SailGP Perth" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/17/black-foils-sidelined-after-heavy-collision-with-switzerland-at-sailgp-perth/" aria-label="Read more about Black Foils sidelined after heavy collision with Switzerland at SailGP Perth">Read more</a>
