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December 3, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand celebrate during the Women’s Rugby World Cup third-place match against France, 2025. ADRIAN DENNIS / AFP The Black Ferns will resume their rivalry with France for a three-Test home series in 2026, as part of the new WXV Global Series. The series headlines a four-match home schedule between August ... <a title="Black Ferns set for three-Test showdown vs France at home in 2026" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/03/black-ferns-set-for-three-test-showdown-vs-france-at-home-in-2026/" aria-label="Read more about Black Ferns set for three-Test showdown vs France at home in 2026">Read more</a>
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December 3, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand All Whites captain Chris Wood will be back in Auckland before the FIFA World Cup. Shane Wenzlick / Phototek.nz The All Whites will play two final home games ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, with New Zealand set to host its first ever FIFA Series in March. The FIFA Series ... <a title="All Whites to play at home before 2026 World Cup" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/03/all-whites-to-play-at-home-before-2026-world-cup/" aria-label="Read more about All Whites to play at home before 2026 World Cup">Read more</a>
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December 3, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Lewis Clareburt during the Men’s 400m Individual Medley Heats at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Photosport Two-time Olympian Lewis Clareburt is leaving New Zealand to chase his dream of a swimming medal at the LA 2028 Olympic Games. The 2024 400m Individual Medley World Champion has announced he’s moving from Auckland to ... <a title="Lewis Clareburt leaving NZ to chase LA 2028 Olympics swimming medal" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/03/lewis-clareburt-leaving-nz-to-chase-la-2028-olympics-swimming-medal/" aria-label="Read more about Lewis Clareburt leaving NZ to chase LA 2028 Olympics swimming medal">Read more</a>
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December 3, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand The Black Caps take on the West Indies for day two of their first test of the summer from Hagley Oval in Christchurch, and it’s advantage West Indies after day one. New Zealand has played just two Test matches so far in 2025, beating Zimbabwe 2-0 in Bulawayo in August. Since ... <a title="Live: Black Caps v West Indies first test: Day two" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/03/live-black-caps-v-west-indies-first-test-day-two/" aria-label="Read more about Live: Black Caps v West Indies first test: Day two">Read more</a>
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December 3, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Mark Robinson. Graphic: Liam K. Swiggs PHOTOSPORT Mark Robinson thinks that an opportunity for the government to attract international business is right under its nose. The outgoing NZ Rugby (NZR) chief executive said that the sport is “an amazing opportunity for our country” and should be used far more broadly with ... <a title="NZ Rugby boss Mark Robinson calls on government to use the sport for international investment" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/03/nz-rugby-boss-mark-robinson-calls-on-government-to-use-the-sport-for-international-investment/" aria-label="Read more about NZ Rugby boss Mark Robinson calls on government to use the sport for international investment">Read more</a>
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December 3, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Norwegian tennis player Casper Ruud, 2025. Alfredo Falcone/LaPresse / PHOTOSPORT Norwegian tennis star Casper Ruud is returning to the ASB Classic in Auckland this summer. World number 12 Ruud is the second highest ranked player behind number 9 American Ben Shelton to confirm their entry for the tournament in January, with ... <a title="Casper Ruud returns to ASB Classic" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/03/casper-ruud-returns-to-asb-classic/" aria-label="Read more about Casper Ruud returns to ASB Classic">Read more</a>
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December 3, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand All Whites coach Darren Bazeley will attend his first senior Football World Cup draw this week. Trevor Ruszkowski / www.photosport.nz New Zealand Football boss Andrew Pragnell and All Whites coach Darren Bazeley are on an important mission in North America this week. They are part of a New Zealand delegation of ... <a title="FIFA World Cup draw and New Zealand Football’s other mission" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/03/fifa-world-cup-draw-and-new-zealand-footballs-other-mission/" aria-label="Read more about FIFA World Cup draw and New Zealand Football’s other mission">Read more</a>
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December 3, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand driver Liam Lawson. Photosport / ATP Images / Mark Peterson Liam Lawson will be in Formula 1 in 2026 after being confirmed in one of the Racing Bulls seats. It will be his first full season competing for one team after he started 2025 in Red Bull but was ... <a title="F1: Liam Lawson confirmed in Racing Bulls 2026 lineup" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/03/f1-liam-lawson-confirmed-in-racing-bulls-2026-lineup/" aria-label="Read more about F1: Liam Lawson confirmed in Racing Bulls 2026 lineup">Read more</a>
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December 2, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand The Football Ferns face the Matildas at Coopers Stadium in Adelaide for the second in their two-match friendly series. The Matildas beat the Ferns comfortably 5-0 in their first match at Gosford on Saturday. Tonight’s match will mark Annalie Longo’s last with the Ferns, as she retires from international football. Kick-off ... <a title="Live: Football Ferns v Matildas – women’s international friendly" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/02/live-football-ferns-v-matildas-womens-international-friendly/" aria-label="Read more about Live: Football Ferns v Matildas – women’s international friendly">Read more</a>
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December 2, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand AAP / www.photosport.nz An experienced sport’s leader says a special general meeting called within the Waikato Bay of Plenty zone over concerns with Netball New Zealand’s governance reflects growing frustration in the netball community. But there’s been no indication from the other four netball zones in New Zealand that they will ... <a title="Netball: Frustrations boil over in Noeline Taurua territory – but will other zones follow?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/02/netball-frustrations-boil-over-in-noeline-taurua-territory-but-will-other-zones-follow/" aria-label="Read more about Netball: Frustrations boil over in Noeline Taurua territory – but will other zones follow?">Read more</a>
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December 2, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Kane Williamson. Chris Symes / www.photosport.nz It’s advantage West Indies after day one of the first test in Christchurch. The Black Caps stumbled to stumps at 231 for nine after a solid platform was laid at the top. Despite losing Devon Conway in the opening over for a duck, Tom Latham ... <a title="Black Caps v West Indies first test: Day one" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/02/black-caps-v-west-indies-first-test-day-one/" aria-label="Read more about Black Caps v West Indies first test: Day one">Read more</a>
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December 2, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand The Black Caps take on the West Indies in their first test from Hagley Oval in Christchurch. New Zealand has played just two Test matches so far in 2025, beating Zimbabwe 2-0 in Bulawayo in August. Since then they’ve played 17 white-ball games against Australia, England and West Indies. “The team ... <a title="Live: Black Caps v West Indies first test: Day one" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/02/live-black-caps-v-west-indies-first-test-day-one/" aria-label="Read more about Live: Black Caps v West Indies first test: Day one">Read more</a>
