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January 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A rain-soaked Auckland FC captain Francis De Vries gestures during his side’s 2-1 loss to the Newcastle Jets in a round six A-League men’s competition match at Mount Smart Stadium, 30 November, 2025. Photosport Auckland FC are out for revenge. The A-League leaders host the ninth placed Jets to kick off ... <a title="Auckland FC determined to avenge earlier loss to Newcastle" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/01/auckland-fc-determined-to-avenge-earlier-loss-to-newcastle/" aria-label="Read more about Auckland FC determined to avenge earlier loss to Newcastle">Read more</a>
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December 31, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Liam Lawson of New Zealand RUDY CAREZZEVOLI / AFP The Racing Bulls boss has some encouraging words for New Zealand driver Liam Lawson. Lawson is on a break after completing his first full season in Formula 1 which presented him with many challenges. Lawson was demoted from Red Bull to junior ... <a title="F1 Racing Bulls boss praises Liam Lawson" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/31/f1-racing-bulls-boss-praises-liam-lawson/" aria-label="Read more about F1 Racing Bulls boss praises Liam Lawson">Read more</a>
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December 31, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Red Bull F1 driver Max Verstappen. PHOTOSPORT Max Verstappen may have been beaten for the Formula 1 title this year but he has been voted the top driver of the year by his peers. The Dutchman came up just short in his quest for a fifth successive world title, finishing two ... <a title="Max Verstappen named top driver of the year" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/31/max-verstappen-named-top-driver-of-the-year/" aria-label="Read more about Max Verstappen named top driver of the year">Read more</a>
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December 31, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Clockwise from top left, Lorraine Moller, Scott Dixon, Val Smith, Martin Guptill. Photosport An Indycar icon, a name synonymous with bowls, and a long-distance runner who pushed for women’s equity in sport are among those who have been recognised in the New Year Honours. New Zealand’s most successful modern motorsport champion, ... <a title="New Year Honours: Indycar, bowls, and running icons recognised" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/31/new-year-honours-indycar-bowls-and-running-icons-recognised/" aria-label="Read more about New Year Honours: Indycar, bowls, and running icons recognised">Read more</a>
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December 31, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Emma Main in action for the Phoenix. Marty Melville The Wellington Phoenix women have jumped from ninth to fourth in the A-League standings following a 3-nil win at Western Sydney Wanderers. Emma Main scored in the seventh minute of each half with Sabitra “Samba” Bhandari bagging the visitors third goal. Wellington’s ... <a title="Phoenix women climb A-League table with another big win" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/31/phoenix-women-climb-a-league-table-with-another-big-win/" aria-label="Read more about Phoenix women climb A-League table with another big win">Read more</a>
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December 31, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Sir Scott Dixon. David Allio/Icon Sportswire / PHOTOSPORT New Zealand’s most successful modern motorsport champion has been knighted – but Sir Scott Dixon is still a bit uncomfortable with his new title. “Just Scott is fine. “I thought it was maybe some spam or something,” the Indycar icon told RNZ. “But ... <a title="New Year Honours: ‘Fire still burns’ for Sir Scott Dixon" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/31/new-year-honours-fire-still-burns-for-sir-scott-dixon/" aria-label="Read more about New Year Honours: ‘Fire still burns’ for Sir Scott Dixon">Read more</a>
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December 30, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand There were a plethora of bizarre, quirky, and eye popping moments in the world of sport in 2025. Photosport What happened in the unpredictable world of sport in 2025? Jonty Dine takes a look back. Whistling Webby Sick of a lack of accountability for referees, Warriors coach Andrew Webster was not ... <a title="Sport in 2025: The weird, wacky and wonderful" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/30/sport-in-2025-the-weird-wacky-and-wonderful/" aria-label="Read more about Sport in 2025: The weird, wacky and wonderful">Read more</a>
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December 30, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand The Warriors hopes suffer a crippling blow, as star halfback Luke Metcalf falls to a season-ending knee injury. Tertius Pickard/www.photosport.nz Under the Go Media Stadium stand, with the bravado of hope finally stripped away, NZ Warriors coach Andrew Webster confronted reality. After a season that saw them off to a best-ever ... <a title="Year in review: NZ Warriors ride rollercoaster to NRL playoffs" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/30/year-in-review-nz-warriors-ride-rollercoaster-to-nrl-playoffs/" aria-label="Read more about Year in review: NZ Warriors ride rollercoaster to NRL playoffs">Read more</a>
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December 30, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Shane van Gisbergen and co driver Richie Stanaway win the 2023 Repco Bathurst 1000. Mark Horsburgh/EDGE Photographics / PHOTOSPORT Formula 1 star Liam Lawson got to try out the car of another New Zealand champion driver over the Christmas period. Lawson got to drive Shane van Gisbergen’s Bathurst-winning Supercar at Highlands ... <a title="Liam Lawson tests out Australian Supercar" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/30/liam-lawson-tests-out-australian-supercar/" aria-label="Read more about Liam Lawson tests out Australian Supercar">Read more</a>
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December 30, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Phoenix head coach Bev Priestman Marty Melville / PHOTOSPORT After a historic victory the Wellington Phoenix women’s coach Bev Priestman will take a win any way it comes. The Phoenix got to enjoy their short Christmas break with the sweet taste of success after scoring a 7-0 victory over Sydney FC. ... <a title="‘I hate losing more than I love winning’ – Phoenix coach" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/30/i-hate-losing-more-than-i-love-winning-phoenix-coach/" aria-label="Read more about ‘I hate losing more than I love winning’ – Phoenix coach">Read more</a>
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December 30, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand England’s Head Coach John Mitchell celebrates after the women’s Rugby World Cup final victory, 2025. ©INPHO/Billy Stickland / PHOTOSPORT Former All Blacks coach John Mitchell has been recognised in the British New Years Honours. Mitchell has been appointed an OBE for services to rugby after guiding England to the women’s Rugby ... <a title="Former All Blacks coach named in UK honours" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/30/former-all-blacks-coach-named-in-uk-honours/" aria-label="Read more about Former All Blacks coach named in UK honours">Read more</a>
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December 30, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand The Phoenix are now 10th following the defeat to Melbourne Victory. Masanori Udagawa/Photosport The Wellington Phoenix have fallen to their heaviest defeat of the A-League season, thumped 5-1 by Melbourne Victory at AAMI Park. Ramy Najjarine drew the Phoenix level at 1-1 midway through the first half but the hosts scored ... <a title="Phoenix crushed by Victory in A-League clash in Melbourne" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/30/phoenix-crushed-by-victory-in-a-league-clash-in-melbourne/" aria-label="Read more about Phoenix crushed by Victory in A-League clash in Melbourne">Read more</a>
