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December 6, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand The Black Caps must take six wickets and West Indies still need 319 runs for victory in first test of their three-match series at Hagley Oval in Christchurch. Entering the final day, the tourists are 212/4, chasing 531 runs to snatch an unlikely win. West Indies have Shai Hope unbeaten on ... <a title="Live: Black Caps v West Indies first test – day five" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/06/live-black-caps-v-west-indies-first-test-day-five/" aria-label="Read more about Live: Black Caps v West Indies first test – day five">Read more</a>
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December 6, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand The FIFA World Cup Trophy is displayed during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Draw at John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on December 05, 2025 in Washington, DC. Pool The All Whites have drawn heavyweights Belgium, along with Iran and Egypt in next year’s FIFA World Cup. The ... <a title="Live: FIFA World Cup draw complete: All Whites in Group G" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/06/live-fifa-world-cup-draw-complete-all-whites-in-group-g/" aria-label="Read more about Live: FIFA World Cup draw complete: All Whites in Group G">Read more</a>
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December 6, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Hayden Paddon. photosport New Zealand driver Hayden Paddon is returning to the World Rally Championship after an eight-year hiatus. Hyundai Motorsport confirmed late on Friday that Paddon will share their third car with two other drivers in next year’s campaign and is confirmed to line up for the season-opening event — ... <a title="Hayden Paddon returning to World Rally Championship" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/06/hayden-paddon-returning-to-world-rally-championship/" aria-label="Read more about Hayden Paddon returning to World Rally Championship">Read more</a>
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December 6, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand The World Cup draw will take place on Saturday morning (6am NZT) in Washington DC, with the updated match schedule, including stadiums and kickoff times, to be released Sunday morning. The 23rd edition of the cup will be the first to feature 48 teams, and will be hosted by the US, ... <a title="Live: FIFA World Cup 2026 draw – who are NZ All Whites grouped with?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/06/live-fifa-world-cup-2026-draw-who-are-nz-all-whites-grouped-with/" aria-label="Read more about Live: FIFA World Cup 2026 draw – who are NZ All Whites grouped with?">Read more</a>
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December 6, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand This year, NZ sport has been filled with highs and lows. Supplied The country’s biggest sports teams delivered everything from turmoil to triumph in 2025, with a mixed bag of results across rugby, league, netball and cricket, and off-field drama often dominating headlines. For a country that breathes sport as deeply ... <a title="The Detail: 2025 in sport" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/06/the-detail-2025-in-sport/" aria-label="Read more about The Detail: 2025 in sport">Read more</a>
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December 5, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Entrance to Christchurch’s new ‘Parakiore’ multisport complex. RNZ/Nathan Mckinnon The country’s biggest indoor sport and aquatic centre will open to the public in less than a fortnight. Parakiore – central Christchurch’s long-delayed $500 million multisport aquatic complex – has a 50-metre competition pool, a dive pool, five hydroslides, a large recreational ... <a title="Opening of Christchurch multisport aquatic centre ‘Parakiore’ looms" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/05/opening-of-christchurch-multisport-aquatic-centre-parakiore-looms/" aria-label="Read more about Opening of Christchurch multisport aquatic centre ‘Parakiore’ looms">Read more</a>
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December 5, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand West Indies batter Shai Hope sways away from a delivery against New Zealand. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz The Black Caps are being made to toil for a first test win against the West indies in Christchurch. After setting the visitors a daunting total, the Windies have offered plenty of resistance to leave the ... <a title="Black Caps v West Indies first test – day four" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/05/black-caps-v-west-indies-first-test-day-four/" aria-label="Read more about Black Caps v West Indies first test – day four">Read more</a>
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December 5, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the action as the second in the five-test series between arch rivals Australia and England continues at the Gabba in Brisbane. Australia lead the five-test series 1-0 and have not lost to England at the Gabba since 1986. First ball on day two is at 5pm NZT. Sign up ... <a title="The Ashes live: Australia v England – second test, day two" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/05/the-ashes-live-australia-v-england-second-test-day-two/" aria-label="Read more about The Ashes live: Australia v England – second test, day two">Read more</a>
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December 5, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland FC v Wellington Phoenix Saturday, 6 December Kick-off: 5pm Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland Live blog updates on RNZ Auckland FC may be the most vulnerable they have ever been ahead of a New Zealand derby game in the A-League. Saturday’s fifth edition of the derby with the Wellington Phoenix is ... <a title="A-League: What you need to know ahead of Auckland FC v Wellington Phoenix derby" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/05/a-league-what-you-need-to-know-ahead-of-auckland-fc-v-wellington-phoenix-derby/" aria-label="Read more about A-League: What you need to know ahead of Auckland FC v Wellington Phoenix derby">Read more</a>
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December 5, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand The Black Caps are in firm control of the first cricket test against the West Indies after a dominant day three in Christchurch. Centuries for skipper Tom Latham and number four batter Rachin Ravindra helped New Zealand set a solid foundation to reach 417-4 at stumps with a lead of 481 ... <a title="Live: Black Caps v West Indies first test – day four" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/05/live-black-caps-v-west-indies-first-test-day-four/" aria-label="Read more about Live: Black Caps v West Indies first test – day four">Read more</a>
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December 5, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Eddie Osei-Nketia. PHOTOSPORT New Zealand sprinter and national 100m record holder Eddie Osei-Nketia has officially switched allegiances to Australia. Osei-Nketia broke his dad Gus Nketia’s record at the 2022 World Championships in Eugene, stopping the clock at 10.08 seconds. He came close to breaking the 10 second barrier earlier this year. ... <a title="Sprinter Eddie Osei-Nketia switches allegiance to Australia" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/05/sprinter-eddie-osei-nketia-switches-allegiance-to-australia/" aria-label="Read more about Sprinter Eddie Osei-Nketia switches allegiance to Australia">Read more</a>
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December 5, 2025
Source: Radio New Zealand Chris Wood takes a selfie with fans after defeating Cote d’Ivoire. Andrew Lahodynskyj / www.photosport.nz 2026 FIFA World Cup draw Washington DC Saturday 6 December, 6am NZT Live blog coverage on RNZ The draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be made in Washington DC on Saturday. So who could ... <a title="Football: What you need to know ahead of the FIFA World Cup draw" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/05/football-what-you-need-to-know-ahead-of-the-fifa-world-cup-draw/" aria-label="Read more about Football: What you need to know ahead of the FIFA World Cup draw">Read more</a>
