Basketball
New campaign aims to tackle rising sideline abuse in sport
Rugby ref Ben O'Keefe knows first-hand what it's like to receive abuse from spectators. He says if we don't tackle it, it will drive children away from sport. Audio
Tall Ferns lock in first home game in more than 5 years
In May New Zealand's top women's and men's basketballers will re-ignite a long standing rivalry with their Australian counterparts in the inaugural Trans-Tasman Throwdown. Sports reporter Felicity… Audio
5 women have bought a New Zealand basketball team
The new owners of the Kahu include Olympians and world champions across five sporting disciplines. The Kahu are now the first all women owned sports team in New Zealand - and one of the first… Audio
NZ Breakers import centre apologises after on court incident
New Zealand Breakers import centre Freddie Gillespie has apologised for an on-court incident which got him suspended for the Australian National Basketball League opener. Gillespie headbutted a Sydney… Audio
Black Ferns Sevens get gold medal in World Sevens Series
The Black Ferns Sevens have finally clinched a gold medal in this season's World Sevens Series. After getting a silver medal in Dubai and the bronze in Cape Town the women got the job done in… Audio
VR invention aims to teach aspiring ballers to shoot perfect basket
A pair of Palmerston North entrepreneurs have come up with a virtual-reality invention to teach aspiring basketball and netball sharp shooters how to sink the perfect basket. Now, they're working on… Audio
No more time for gamesmanship as Breakers chase NBL title
The the Breakers are ignoring the chatter about referees as they attempt to win their first NBL title since 2015.
Breakers bounce back to keep NBL Championship series alive
Breakers keep title aspirations alive with crucial win against the Sydney Kings in game four of the Australian NBL Championship series.
Basketball: Fate of Breakers' season could be decided
The fate of the Breakers' season in the Australian National Basketball League could be decided this weekend.
The finals series against the Kings is locked at 1-all with game three in Sydney tonight.
…Breakers don't need heroes in game three
The Breakers aren't looking for heroes as they strive to regain the advantage in the NBL finals series against the Sydney Kings.
Steven Adams to miss the rest of the NBA regular season
New Zealand NBA basketballer Steven Adams will miss the rest of the regular season because of injury.
NZ Breakers three wins away from fifth Australia National Basketball League title
The New Zealand Breakers are three wins away from their fifth Australian National Basketball League title.
We're joined by sports reporter Felicity Reid. Video, Audio
Sports commentator Sam Ackerman
Big endings and new beginnings beckon all over Aotearoa's sporting world. Sam looks at the Black Caps great escape, the Warriors fresh start, the Breakers return to the big dance and, begrudgingly… Audio
How the Breakers got back to winning ways
After a few seasons in the doldrums, the Breakers are into the NBL grand final. Audio
How the Breakers got back to winning ways
After a few seasons in the doldrums, the Breakers are into the NBL grand final.
AudioTall Blacks finish top of World Cup qualifying group
The Tall Blacks have finished top of their Asian World Cup qualifying group after beating Lebanon 106-91 in their last game in Wellington.
Tall Blacks plans on hold ahead of FIBA World Cup
Tall Blacks coach Pero Cameron is in limbo ahead of the Basketball World Cup.
Breakers impress in NBL semi-final series opener
The New Zealand Breakers have gone 1-0 up in their NBL semi-final series against the Tasmania JackJumpers after winning the opening game 88-68 in Auckland.
Breakers forward seeking another NBL title
NBL champion Tall Black Tom Vodanovich is targeting more silverware with his home club when the semifinals tip off on Sunday.
Breakers remain on track for top two
The New Zealand Breakers had to overcome a 16-point deficit to take a step closer to securing second place in the NBL.
