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Tai Wynyard called into Breakers as cover

Dec 7

NZ Headlines

Tai Wynyard called into Breakers as cover

A handy replacement for the NZ Breakers, signing Kiwi centre Tai Wynyard as an injury replacement player.

Nov 17

NZ Headlines

Corey Webster set to lead Tall Blacks

Corey Webster will captain the Tall Blacks for their clash with away at the Philippines this week and Chinese Taipei later in the month

Judd Flavell appointed new Tall Blacks coach

Oct 1

NZ Headlines

Judd Flavell appointed new Tall Blacks coach

The Tall Blacks have signalled the start of a new era, with the naming of Judd Flavell as head coach.

Aug 22

Women's Headlines

Tall Ferns squander lead against Mexico

Tall Ferns fall to hosts Mexico 64-71 in a difficult loss, dropping to 0-2 at the FIBA World Cup Pre-Qualifiers.

Tall Ferns lose first FIBA qualifying game

Aug 20

Women's Headlines

Tall Ferns lose first FIBA qualifying game

The Tall Ferns fall 88-64 to Montenegro in their opening game of the FIBA Women’s World Cup Pre-Qualifiers.

Pero Cameron finishes up with Tall Blacks

Aug 8

NZ Headlines

Pero Cameron finishes up with Tall Blacks

After five years and 38 games in charge, Tall Blacks head coach Pero Cameron will depart for China’s CBA.

NZ teams dominate U-23 3x3 Nations League

Jul 30

NZ Headlines

NZ teams dominate U-23 3x3 Nations League

New Zealand take out both men’s and women’s divisions at the U-23 3x3 Nations League in dominating fashion.

Tall Ferns World Cup extended squad named

Jul 26

Women's Headlines

Tall Ferns World Cup extended squad named

Tall Ferns head coach Natalie Hurst names an extended squad for the FIBA Women’s World Cup Pre-Qualifier.

Jul 23

Women's Headlines

Emerging JTFs 12th at U-17 World Cup

The Emerging Junior Tall Ferns have equalled their best finish at a FIBA Under-17 Women's World Cup.

NBL, Tauihi to expand with Indian owners

Jul 20

NZ Headlines

NBL, Tauihi to expand with Indian owners

The NBL and Tauihi league are set to add new teams in 2025, backed by owners in India's INBL Pro.

Tall Ferns Select drop two games in Japan

Jul 13

Women's Headlines

Tall Ferns Select drop two games in Japan

Gonzaga sophomore Lauren Whittaker the bright spot in a tough Tall Ferns Select tour to Japan.

Jul 5

NZ Headlines

NZ into quarters at FIBA U-17 World Cup

The Emerging Junior Tall Blacks have created history at the FIBA Under-17 World Cup in Turkiye.

New Zealand win two at FIBA U-17 World Cup

Jul 2

NZ Headlines

New Zealand win two at FIBA U-17 World Cup

The Emerging Junior Tall Blacks are two-from-two at the FIBA Under-17 World Cup in Turkey.

Jun 26

NZ Headlines

Tall Blacks fall to Finland at buzzer

A 73-70 loss for the Tall Blacks in their first friendly game against Finland courtesy of a late three-pointer.

Experienced Australian to coach Tall Ferns

May 22

Women's Headlines

Experienced Australian to coach Tall Ferns

BBNZ has confirmed experienced Australian Natalie Hurst as Tall Ferns interim head coach.

May 13

NZ Headlines

Tall Blacks extended squad of 19 named

Pero Cameron names an extended squad for the Tall Blacks' FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament.

May 1

NZ Headlines

Kirk Penney joins FIBA Hall Of Fame

One of New Zealand’s most accomplished Tall Blacks, Kirk Penney, has been announced into the 2024 Class of the FIBA Hall of Fame.

Apr 26

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Strong NZ U-17 team for FIBA World Cup

Head coach Leyton Haddleton has named a strong NZ squad for the FIBA Under-17 World Cup.

Tall Blacks to play in Christchurch again

Apr 18

NZ Headlines

Tall Blacks to play in Christchurch again

BBNZ has confirmed Christchurch will host the Tall Blacks' next FIBA Asia Cup Qualifying game.

Big changes to women's basketball league

Apr 4

Women's Headlines

Big changes to women's basketball league

Tauihi Basketball Aotearoa has announced a raft of changes for the league's third season.