Tall Blacks
Kirk Penney announced for FIBA Hall of Fame
Sports reporter Felicity Reid speaks to Lisa Owen about Kirk Penney's FIBA Hall of Fame induction. Audio
Tall Blacks await World Cup draw
More pieces of Tall Blacks' FIBA World Cup puzzle to be revealed this week.
Tall 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.
Game Theory: Brad Edwards- the Rise of Basketball
The extensive media coverage here of the death of Los Angeles Lakers star, Kobe Bryant, got us thinking about how basketball has become a huge sport in New Zealand. Its growth at secondary school… Audio
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
Tall Blacks trimmed for World Cup
Tall Blacks coach Paul Henare has finalised his 12 for the men's basketball World Cup following their series against Canada.
Tall Blacks short-list includes high school bolter
The Tall Blacks team has been whittled down to 14 as they continue preparations for the upcoming FIBA Basketball World Cup.
Mika Vukona out of Basketball World Cup
The Tall Blacks will be without their longtime captain Mika Vukona for their upcoming World Cup campaign.
Kiwi basketballer makes history
Basketballer Jack Salt has made history by becoming the first New Zealander to win the the United States' NCAA men's college basketball final.
Abercrombie three-pointer seals NZ win
Led by a stand-out performance from swingman Tom Abercrombie, the Tall Blacks have edged Lebanon 69-67 in Beirut and won their 10th consecutive World Cup qualifier in the process.
Tall Blacks qualify for 2019 World Cup
The New Zealand Tall Blacks have qualified for the 2019 World Cup in China after a 97 to 74 victory over Syria.
Tall Blacks to sing just one version of anthem
Basketball New Zealand says time constraints are the reason the Tall Blacks will only sing the te reo Māori version of the national anthem prior to their game against Lebanon in Rotorua tonight.
Adams wants focus on Tall Blacks, not him
As New Zealand's most high profile basketballer in history, Steven Adams understands there are plenty in this country who want to see him in a black singlet.
Steven Adams back in NZ but not playing for Tall Blacks
New Zealand's biggest basketball star Steven Adams is back in the country - with his trio of camps for aspiring junior players getting underway in Auckland this morning. Despite his contribution, the… Video, Audio
Tall Blacks trounce China
The New Zealand men's basketball team have beaten China 67-57 in their World Cup qualifying match in Auckland.
Tall Blacks too much for Hong Kong
The Tall Blacks basketballers have romped to a 124-65 victory over Hong Kong in their World Cup qualifying game in Rotorua.
Tall Blacks stun China in World Cup qualifier
An outstanding last quarter inspired the New Zealand men's basketball team to an 87-73 win over China in the Asian World Cup qualifier in Donnguan.
Dan Fotu joins Tall Blacks
The New Zealand Tall Blacks will have two sets of brothers lining up to take on China and Korea in the upcoming Basketball World Cup qualifiers with 18-year-old Dan Fotu joining older brother Isaac in…
Tall Blacks' World Cup journey kicks off
The Tall Blacks road to the 2019 Basketball World Cup begins tonight night. In a rare home game for the national men's team, they host South Korea in Wellington as part of a new qualifying system for… Audio