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December 12, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Katie Boulter, Venus Williams, Alexandra Eala, Elina Svitolina will compete at the ASB Classic 2026. ASB Classic/Photosport A seven-time Grand Slam champion, an Olympic medallist and the Philippines’ first top 50 player were among the initial 25 players confirmed for the 2026 ASB Classic women’s tennis tournament in Auckland. A field ... <a title="Svitolina to Boulter: The ASB Classic 2026 women’s tennis field" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/12/svitolina-to-boulter-the-asb-classic-2026-womens-tennis-field/" aria-label="Read more about Svitolina to Boulter: The ASB Classic 2026 women’s tennis field">Read more</a>
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December 12, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand wicketkeeper MItch Hay, left, and slip fielder Daryl Mitchell appeal successfully for an LBW decision against Anderson Phillip of the West Indies during Day 2 of the 2nd cricket test match at the Basin Reserve in Wellington, New Zealand, 11 December 2025 Photosport Black Caps all-rounder Daryl Mitchell has ... <a title="Mitch Hay stars with bat, but Tom Blundell could be back for third test" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/12/mitch-hay-stars-with-bat-but-tom-blundell-could-be-back-for-third-test/" aria-label="Read more about Mitch Hay stars with bat, but Tom Blundell could be back for third test">Read more</a>
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December 11, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Ardie Savea. Kerry Marshall / www.photosport.nz Ardie Savea’s performances across the year, in which he brought up his 100th Test, has seen him named the Kelvin R Tremain Memorial Player of the Year and All Blacks Player of the Year at the New Zealand Rugby Awards. On the back of his ... <a title="Ardie Savea reigns supreme at New Zealand Rugby Awards" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/11/ardie-savea-reigns-supreme-at-new-zealand-rugby-awards/" aria-label="Read more about Ardie Savea reigns supreme at New Zealand Rugby Awards">Read more</a>
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December 11, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Justin Greaves celebrates with Roston Chase after his wicket of Devon Conway on Day 2 of the 2nd cricket test match between New Zealand and West Indies at the Basin Reserve. Andrew Cornaga / www.photosport.nz The Black Caps and West Indies are locked in a tight tussle in the second cricket ... <a title="Black Caps v West Indies second test – day two" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/11/black-caps-v-west-indies-second-test-day-two/" aria-label="Read more about Black Caps v West Indies second test – day two">Read more</a>
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December 11, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Analysis – Even in the increasingly chaotic environment of rugby coaching, the news that Jason Holland has returned to the Hurricanes feels odd. Holland was the head coach in Wellington from 2020-23, before leaving to take up an assistant coach role with the All Blacks. His departure from Scott Robertson’s set ... <a title="Do the All Blacks need more coaches, or fewer?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/11/do-the-all-blacks-need-more-coaches-or-fewer/" aria-label="Read more about Do the All Blacks need more coaches, or fewer?">Read more</a>
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December 11, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Breakers forward Sam Mennenga aims for the basket. Photosport At the halfway point in their Australian NBL season, the NZ Breakers have turned around a shaky start to be in the play-offs picture. After losing four games to start the season, and seven of their first nine, the new-look Breakers struggled ... <a title="In-form Breakers target top four at NBL mid-point" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/11/in-form-breakers-target-top-four-at-nbl-mid-point/" aria-label="Read more about In-form Breakers target top four at NBL mid-point">Read more</a>
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December 11, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Analysis – Even in the increasingly chaotic environment of rugby coaching, the news that Jason Holland has returned to the Hurricanes feels odd. Holland was the head coach in Wellington from 2020-23, before leaving to take up an assistant coach role with the All Blacks. His departure from Scott Robertson’s set ... <a title="Do the All Blacks need more coaches, or less?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/11/do-the-all-blacks-need-more-coaches-or-less/" aria-label="Read more about Do the All Blacks need more coaches, or less?">Read more</a>
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December 11, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Eden Carson of New Zealand celebrates with teammate Georgia Plimmer after defeating South Africa during the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Final 2024. Francois Nel/Getty Images White Ferns off-spinner Eden Carson will undergo surgery on her right elbow and is expected to be sidelined for six months, ruling her out of ... <a title="White Ferns spinner Eden Carson to miss World Cup title defence" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/11/white-ferns-spinner-eden-carson-to-miss-world-cup-title-defence/" aria-label="Read more about White Ferns spinner Eden Carson to miss World Cup title defence">Read more</a>
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December 11, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand The Black Caps ripped through the West Indies on the first day of the second test in Wellington, but it came at a cost. Late on day one the West Indies were dismissed for just 205, with a top score of just 48 from Shai Hope to put the Kiwis well ... <a title="Live: Black Caps v West Indies second test – day two" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/11/live-black-caps-v-west-indies-second-test-day-two/" aria-label="Read more about Live: Black Caps v West Indies second test – day two">Read more</a>
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December 11, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Jason Holland is returning to the Hurricanes. PHOTOSPORT Outgoing All Blacks assistant coach Jason Holland is returning to Hurricanes ahead of 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season. Holland announced in October that after a two-year spell as an All Blacks assistant coach, he would depart his role following the team’s recent northern ... <a title="Departing All Blacks assistant Jason Holland returns to Hurricanes" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/11/departing-all-blacks-assistant-jason-holland-returns-to-hurricanes/" aria-label="Read more about Departing All Blacks assistant Jason Holland returns to Hurricanes">Read more</a>
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December 11, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand NZ triathlete Hayden Wilde. PHOTOSPORT A renowned coach, whose stable of runners has included British greats Paula Radcliffe and Sir Mo Farah, says Kiwi triathlete Hayden Wilde still has a lot of untapped potential. Wilde will aim to achieve what some seemed impossible by claiming the T100 title in Qatar this ... <a title="Hayden Wilde’s coach: ‘He was just like a total machine’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/11/hayden-wildes-coach-he-was-just-like-a-total-machine/" aria-label="Read more about Hayden Wilde’s coach: ‘He was just like a total machine’">Read more</a>
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December 11, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand All Black Sevu Reece. Juan Gasparini / Photosport All Blacks’ wing Sevu Reece has signed with French club Perpignan and will leave the Crusaders at the end of the next Super Rugby season after eight seasons with the side. Reece has played 37 tests for New Zealand and is Super Rugby’s ... <a title="All Black Sevu Reece heading to France at end of 2026" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/11/all-black-sevu-reece-heading-to-france-at-end-of-2026/" aria-label="Read more about All Black Sevu Reece heading to France at end of 2026">Read more</a>
