By Michael Cugley, Te Rito journalism cadet.
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Polynesian Cup kicks off in Muriwhenua
The week-long 2022 FIBA Polynesian Cup kicked off in Kaitāia, with a spot at the Pacific Games on the line. Five teams from the Pacific Islands have been staying at local marae in the area.
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One step closer to NBA dream for Ngāti Kahungunu basketballer
Playing in the NBA has always been Ngāti Kahungunu basketballer Dontae Russo-Nance's dream and now he’s one step closer.
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Bringing whānau closer to the stars on the basketball court
The basketball community in Te Whanganui a Tara has organised a three-day festival event that coincides with the country’s first public holiday for Matariki.
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Is Shaquille O'Neal onboard for the Youthline fundraiser? Maybe
Brook Ruscoe is preparing for a 24-hour fundraising free-throw charity event for Youthline and he may be bringing in the 'Shaq', as in Shaquille O'Neal.
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Matangiroa Flavell's gym thrives on Māori who 'flourish' speaking te reo
Matangiroa Flavell (Ngati Rangiwewehi, Taranaki) at only 24 years old is a former Tall Fern and now gym manager of The Movement NZ in Hamilton that she is growing to be the best in the country.
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Kenny McFadden remembered by hundreds in Te Whanganui-a-Tara
Kenny McFadden was a friend of the legend Magic Johnson and developed NBA star Steven Adams into the player he is today.
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Māori hooper returns to South Auckland for NBL season
With the 2022 NBL basketball season tipping off soon, the Pukekohe-based Franklin Bulls are expecting to see one of their new additions dominate the paint.
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Covid casualty: National Māori basketball champs axed amid Omicron
Organisers of the 2022 National Māori Basketball tournament due to kick off in Rotorua today say the event’s been axed, a casualty of the Covid-19 Omicron spreading across the motu.
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NBA import not enough to avoid six straight loss for Breakers
The Breakers have been defeated by Tasmania in Hobart.