Basketball
James Nokise: Kobe Bryant was flawed, but indisputably an icon
Opinion - When Bryant was drafted in 1996, I was playing high-school basketball at Tawa College, joking with my mates about the cocky "wannabe-Jordan", James Nokise writes.
Kobe Bryant 'a genuinely nice person' - Newport Beach mayor
A vigil is underway in Newport Beach where Kobe Bryant lived with his family. The star NBA basketball player died in a helicopter crash on Monday morning (NZ time). The city's Mayor, Will O'Neill… Video, Audio
World mourns NBA star Kobe Bryant, killed in helicopter crash
The world is tonight mourning a basketball legend after former NBA star Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna were killed in a helicopter crash along with seven others on Monday morning (NZ… Video, Audio
Breakers play-off hopes fade: 'That was one we wanted'
Breakers coach Dan Shamir was disappointed with their 95-85 loss to the Brisbane Bullets which has left them fighting to make the Australian National Basketball League play-offs.
Breakers win fifth straight
The New Zealand Breakers continue their climb towards the Australian Basketball League play-offs with a 97-92 win at the South East Melbourne Phoenix.
Christmas Day NBA wrap
The Clippers won the LA derby against the Lakers, league leaders Milwaukee lose to the 76ers and Golden State toppled the Houston Rockets.
Vodanovich mortified to have embarrassed Breakers
Tall Blacks forward Tom Vodanovich is mortified to be the latest New Zealand Breakers player caught up in off-court strife and has issued a public apology.
Tall Ferns to take advantage of rare home games
Some Tall Ferns have never played a home game but they'll get the chance during this week's Olympic qualifiers in Auckland.
Neighbourhood wars, hoop edition
We've had a few stories lately about neighbours at war and today another, this time out of Napier. The offending object: A basketball hoop. It all started when the Hiha family put up the hoop on their… Audio
France stun USA at basketball World Cup
France have caused the biggest shock of the basketball World Cup in China after beating defending champions the United States 89-79 to reach the semi-finals.
Tall Blacks face daunting Basketball World Cup in China
The New Zealand Tall Blacks embark on mission near-impossible this weekend with the Basketball World Cup in China. Five years on from the last World Cup, the tournament has a whole new format with 32… Video, Audio
The other New Zealander taking the NBA by storm
Sean Marks is the other New Zealander making big waves in the world's biggest basketball competition, and he's more influential than Steven Adams. Audio
Basketball NZ wary over Adams reports
Basketball New Zealand chief executive Iain Potter says he's wary of reports relating to NBA star Steven Adams and his potential availability for this year's World Cup.
Breakers sign young American star
The New Zealand Breakers have signed American point guard RJ Hampton, a player widely considered a first-round pick in the NBA draft next year.
Reffing the refs? 'Against The Rules with Michael Lewis'
In a new podcast called 'Against The Rules', author Michael Lewis looks at the idea of fairness in different walks of life...in law, the media, the financial markets, and in sport...and asks why the… Audio
Basketball dreams dashed after US firm goes bust
Talented young basketball players dreaming of playing in the US college system have been left up in the air, in shock, and some out of pocket after a US agency which helps navigate entry into the US… Audio
Breakers lack spark in last home game of the season
The Breakers have been beaten 114-107 by Adelaide in their last Auckland home game of the Australian National Basketball League season.
Melbourne too good for Breakers
Ladder leaders Melbourne United have maintained their bulldozing form in the lead-up to the NBL finals with a 107-87 rout of the New Zealand Breakers in Auckland.
Breakers bench the difference in NBL win
Shawn Long and a productive New Zealand Breakers bench have proved too much for the undermanned Brisbane Bullets in a rugged 109-96 NBL win in Auckland.
Sydney Kings sweep Breakers
The Sydney Kings have completed an Australian Basketball League season-sweep over the New Zealand Breakers with a 100-92 win in Sydney.