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December 29, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Geordie Beamish. PHOTOSPORT Controversies, comebacks, suspensions, breakthrough wins and a near perfect seasons, there have been some truly massive sport’s stories involving New Zealanders this year. RNZ sport looks back at some of the biggest Kiwi sports stories of 2025. Geordie Beamish’s dramatic tumble The photo which captured the Geordie Beamish ... <a title="The biggest Kiwi sporting stories of 2025" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/29/the-biggest-kiwi-sporting-stories-of-2025/" aria-label="Read more about The biggest Kiwi sporting stories of 2025">Read more</a>
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December 29, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Wellington Blaze captain Melie Kerr after scoring a century in the Super Smash. Marty Melville / PHOTOSPORT A stunning century from White Fern Amelia Kerr has helped the Wellington Blaze to a 49-run victory over the Auckland Hearts in the women’s Super Smash. Kerr completed her first century in top level ... <a title="Cricket: A first for Amelia Kerr in big Blaze win" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/29/cricket-a-first-for-amelia-kerr-in-big-blaze-win/" aria-label="Read more about Cricket: A first for Amelia Kerr in big Blaze win">Read more</a>
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December 29, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Roy Krishna will be a key player for Fiji. Oceania Football Fiji football star Roy Krishna has signed with Bula FC for the inaugral season of Oceania’s first ever professional football league. The Suva-based club announced the star signing on boxing day. “We are thrilled to announce the signing of Roy ... <a title="Former Phoenix player returns home" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/29/former-phoenix-player-returns-home/" aria-label="Read more about Former Phoenix player returns home">Read more</a>
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December 29, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Emma Pijnenburg of the Football Ferns. MEXSPORT / PHOTOSPORT The Wellington Phoenix women have signed White Ferns midfielder Emma Pijnenburg for the rest of the A-League season. The 21 year old replaces Alyssa Whinham, who suffered a season-ending knee injury in round three. Pijnenburg returns to New Zealand having secured a ... <a title="Wellington Phoenix sign White Ferns midfielder" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/29/wellington-phoenix-sign-white-ferns-midfielder/" aria-label="Read more about Wellington Phoenix sign White Ferns midfielder">Read more</a>
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December 29, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand The Phoenix celebrate their win over Central Coast. Marty Melville/Photosport Coach Giancarlo Italiano is adamant the Wellington Phoenix can change their “atrocious record” at AAMI Park as they strive to snap a 23-match winless streak at the ground and push themselves into playoff contention. The New Zealanders take on Melbourne Victory ... <a title="Wellington Phoenix determined to end winless run in Melbourne" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/29/wellington-phoenix-determined-to-end-winless-run-in-melbourne/" aria-label="Read more about Wellington Phoenix determined to end winless run in Melbourne">Read more</a>
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December 29, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Doug Bracewell playing for Central Districts 2024. PHOTOSPORT Former Black Caps allrounder Doug Bracewell has announced his retirement from all cricket. The 35-year-old debuted as an 18-year-old for Central Districts in late 2008, when he was already a New Zealand Under 19 representative. Just three years later he made his ODI, ... <a title="Former Black Cap Doug Bracewell retires from cricket" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/29/former-black-cap-doug-bracewell-retires-from-cricket/" aria-label="Read more about Former Black Cap Doug Bracewell retires from cricket">Read more</a>
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December 28, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Master Lock Comanche sailing near Tasman Island, during the annual Sydney to Hobart yacht race. AFP Master Lock Comanche took line honours in the 80th Sydney-Hobart ocean race on Sunday, ending LawConnect’s bid for a third straight title. It was the fifth line honours victory in the 628-nautical-mile bluewater classic for ... <a title="Master Lock Comanche wins Sydney-Hobart ocean race for fifth time" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/28/master-lock-comanche-wins-sydney-hobart-ocean-race-for-fifth-time/" aria-label="Read more about Master Lock Comanche wins Sydney-Hobart ocean race for fifth time">Read more</a>
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December 28, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand India win women’s cricket world cup, Rory McIlroy finally wins the Masters Tournament, Armand “Mondo” Duplantis breaks is own pole vault world record, baseball star Shohei Ohtani makes history with his bat and arm in 2025. AFP / Getty Whether it was a watershed moment for a team, or an iconic ... <a title="Memorable moments from across the sporting globe in 2025" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/28/memorable-moments-from-across-the-sporting-globe-in-2025/" aria-label="Read more about Memorable moments from across the sporting globe in 2025">Read more</a>
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December 28, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand From eye pokes to Donald Trump, the UFC in 2025 was not the most stellar of years for the promotion. photosport The year 2025 will not go down as a golden period for the UFC. A dearth of star power, GOATS turned to ducks, a dis-interested president, a plethora of eye ... <a title="UFC year in review: The good, the bad and the ugly" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/28/ufc-year-in-review-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/" aria-label="Read more about UFC year in review: The good, the bad and the ugly">Read more</a>
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December 28, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Chris Wood of New Zealand. PHOTOSPORT All Whites captain Chris Wood’s spell on the sideline will continue for an indefinite period after undergoing surgery. The Nottingham Forest striker hasn’t played since mid-October and the recuperation from a knee injury has been unsuccessful, forcing the 34-year-old to have an operation in a ... <a title="Chris Wood set for extended time out after surgery" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/28/chris-wood-set-for-extended-time-out-after-surgery/" aria-label="Read more about Chris Wood set for extended time out after surgery">Read more</a>
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December 27, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the cricket action, as the fourth in the five-test series between archrivals Australia and England continues at the MCG in Melbourne. Australia swept to an 82-run win in the third Ashes test at Adelaide Oval to retain the urn with two matches to spare. After eight-wicket defeats in Perth ... <a title="The Ashes: England beats Australia – fourth test, day two" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/27/the-ashes-england-beats-australia-fourth-test-day-two/" aria-label="Read more about The Ashes: England beats Australia – fourth test, day two">Read more</a>
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December 27, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the cricket action, as the fourth in the five-test series between archrivals Australia and England continues at the MCG in Melbourne. Australia swept to an 82-run win in the third Ashes test at Adelaide Oval to retain the urn with two matches to spare. After eight-wicket defeats in Perth ... <a title="The Ashes live: Australia v England – fourth test, day two" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/27/the-ashes-live-australia-v-england-fourth-test-day-two/" aria-label="Read more about The Ashes live: Australia v England – fourth test, day two">Read more</a>
