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January 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Marty Melville Scott “Razor” Robertson, only a few years ago hailed as the future of All Black rugby after taking the Crusaders to multiple Super Rugby championships, has been dumped as All Black coach. A process would commence immediately to find Robertson’s replacement, NZ Rugby said in a statement on Thursday. ... <a title="Disposable Razor: Scott Robertson dumped as All Blacks coach" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/15/disposable-razor-scott-robertson-dumped-as-all-blacks-coach/" aria-label="Read more about Disposable Razor: Scott Robertson dumped as All Blacks coach">Read more</a>
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January 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Daryl Mitchell AFP Black Caps match-winner Daryl Mitchell concedes he’s at the peak of his powers and finally feels “comfortable about how I go about my batting” in international cricket. Mitchell unfurled another match-winning knock in the second ODI win by seven wickets over India in Rajkot, his unbeaten 131 continuing ... <a title="Red-hot Black Cap Daryl Mitchell scales new heights" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/15/red-hot-black-cap-daryl-mitchell-scales-new-heights/" aria-label="Read more about Red-hot Black Cap Daryl Mitchell scales new heights">Read more</a>
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January 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Scott Robertson. Paul Thomas / Photosport Scott “Razor” Robertson, only a few years ago hailed as the future of All Black rugby after taking the Crusaders to multiple Super Rugby championships, could be about to be dumped as All Black coach, according to several media. 1News is reporting NZ Rugby is ... <a title="Disposable Razor: All Blacks coach Scott Robertson expected to get the sack – reports" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/15/disposable-razor-all-blacks-coach-scott-robertson-expected-to-get-the-sack-reports/" aria-label="Read more about Disposable Razor: All Blacks coach Scott Robertson expected to get the sack – reports">Read more</a>
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January 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Japan’s Satoru Shimoyama’s first goal. Supplied / Hamish Black Media This week Wellington is hosting an international tournament for a sport many have never heard of. Floorball is particularly popular in Scandanavian countries, but it’s beginning to pick up in popularity here too. This week, the Asia-Oceania qualifier for the 2026 ... <a title="Wellington is hosting an international floorball tournament – but what is it?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/15/wellington-is-hosting-an-international-floorball-tournament-but-what-is-it/" aria-label="Read more about Wellington is hosting an international floorball tournament – but what is it?">Read more</a>
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January 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the action as the Black Caps take on India for the second one-day international in Rajkot. Virat Kohli hit 93 to help India chase down 301 in a tense four-wicket win over New Zealand in the first ODI on Sunday night (NZT). First ball at Niranjan Shah Stadium is ... <a title="Recap: Black Caps v India – second ODI" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/15/recap-black-caps-v-india-second-odi/" aria-label="Read more about Recap: Black Caps v India – second ODI">Read more</a>
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January 14, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand France’s Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard during his singles match at the ASB Classic Men’s ATP 250 tennis tournament at Manuka Doctor Arena, Auckland, New Zealand. Wednesday 14 January 2026. © Andrew Cornaga / www.photosport.nz Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz Local favourite and fifth seed Cam Norrie is out of the ASB Classic after losing 6-4 ... <a title="Tennis: Cam Norrie out of ASB Classic after loss to Giovanni Perricard" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/14/tennis-cam-norrie-out-of-asb-classic-after-loss-to-giovanni-perricard/" aria-label="Read more about Tennis: Cam Norrie out of ASB Classic after loss to Giovanni Perricard">Read more</a>
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January 14, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the action as the Black Caps take on India for the second one-day international in Rajkot. Virat Kohli hit 93 to help India chase down 301 in a tense four-wicket win over New Zealand in the first ODI on Sunday night (NZT). First ball at Niranjan Shah Stadium is ... <a title="Live: Black Caps v India – second ODI" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/14/live-black-caps-v-india-second-odi/" aria-label="Read more about Live: Black Caps v India – second ODI">Read more</a>
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January 14, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland Aces’ Dale Phillips bats during the Auckland Aces v Canterbury Kings, Super Smash Twenty20 cricket match at Eden Park. Photosport The Auckland Aces won the top-of-the-table T20 Super Smash game over the Canterbury Kings by nine wickets on Wednesday. The Kings set the hosts a total of 133 to chase ... <a title="As it happened: Auckland Aces v Canterbury Kings Super Smash T20 cricket" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/14/as-it-happened-auckland-aces-v-canterbury-kings-super-smash-t20-cricket/" aria-label="Read more about As it happened: Auckland Aces v Canterbury Kings Super Smash T20 cricket">Read more</a>
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January 14, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Israel Adesanya Photosport After more than a year out of action, Israel Adesanya will make his return to the UFC Octagon when he takes on number 15-ranked Joe Pyfer in Seattle. ‘The Last Stylebender’ – currently ranked at number 6 – will be seeking his first win since his epic knockout ... <a title="UFC: Israel Adesanya to return against Joe Pyfer in UFC Seattle fight night main event" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/14/ufc-israel-adesanya-to-return-against-joe-pyfer-in-ufc-seattle-fight-night-main-event/" aria-label="Read more about UFC: Israel Adesanya to return against Joe Pyfer in UFC Seattle fight night main event">Read more</a>
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January 14, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand USA’s Ben Shelton during his first round singles match at the ASB Classic Men’s ATP 250 tennis tournament at Manuka Doctor Arena, Auckland, New Zealand. Wednesday 14 January 2026. © Andrew Cornaga / www.photosport.nz Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz Such is the draw of top seed American Ben Shelton that fans flocked to centre ... <a title="Tennis: Top seed advances at ASB Classic" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/14/tennis-top-seed-advances-at-asb-classic/" aria-label="Read more about Tennis: Top seed advances at ASB Classic">Read more</a>
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January 14, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Auckland Aces take on the Canterbury Kings in the T20 cricket Super Smash at Eden Park outer oval in Auckland. First ball is at 12.40pm. Squads Auckland Aces: Sean Solia, Cam Fletcher (WK), Adithya Ashok, Rohit Gulati, Martin Guptill, Ryan Harrison, Harjot Johal, Bevon-John Jacobs, Simon Keene, Angus Olliver, Dale ... <a title="Live: Auckland Aces v Canterbury Kings Super Smash T20 cricket" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/14/live-auckland-aces-v-canterbury-kings-super-smash-t20-cricket/" aria-label="Read more about Live: Auckland Aces v Canterbury Kings Super Smash T20 cricket">Read more</a>
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January 14, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Gael Monfils, champion of the ASB Classic in 2025. www.photosport.nz French tennis player Gael Monfils’ fifth and last appearance at Auckland’s ASB Classic, hasn’t been one for the history books, but his contribution to the tournament down through the years, will live long in the memory. The 39-year-old was beaten in ... <a title="ASB Classic: Gael Monfils’ title defence over at first hurdle" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/14/asb-classic-gael-monfils-title-defence-over-at-first-hurdle/" aria-label="Read more about ASB Classic: Gael Monfils’ title defence over at first hurdle">Read more</a>
