The Aotearoa U19 women's waka ama crew 'Hinetoa' have been crowned world champions at the 2019 IVF Va'a World Distance Champs.
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Chasing gold in the distance
With the 2019 World Distance waka ama championships on the horizon, the two J19 W6 crews from Horouta Waka Hoe in Gisborne who will represent Aotearoa are gaining momentum on the water, preparing for a race up to 27km in length.
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NewsBreakers sign American first-round pick
The NZ Breakers' much anticipated new signing was announced last night via the USA's most popular sports channel, ESPN. After much speculation, 18-year-old point guard RJ Hampton was announced as the latest edition to the Breaker's roster for the 2019/20 season.
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Whānau support drives Wainohu to succeed
Champion Waka Ama paddler Gaibreill Wainohu has been named as a finalist in the 2019 Matariki Awards for the Te Whetū Maiangi Award for Young Achievers category.
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Cameron family's basketball investment pays off
Raymond Cameron and his whānau have worked tirelessly to strengthen the basketball skills of the Northland community. Their efforts can be seen in their involvement with two of the three Northland teams that recently qualified for the national competitions, to be held in upcoming months.
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Nikorima key to Warriors' success
Kodi Nikorima has been the answer to the Warriors woes this season. The late addition to the squad has only been on the ground with the New Zealand NRL franchise less than a month but has managed to turn the Warriors' horror season around.
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Stars take on Northern challenge
The Northern Stars have returned to the winner's circle in a nail-biting 53-52 victory over near neighbours the Northern Mystics in Auckland yesterday. The recent win broke a four game losing streak for the Stars, putting them at third place on the points table and securing them the Northern Challenge Cup for the first time.
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SUP surf comp brings Māori from all corners
The annual Tairāwhiti Stand Up Paddleboard Surfing Championships are on in Gisborne, bringing people from all corners and cultures together with a unique vibe of whanaungatanga.
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Veteran waveskiing on a wave of good health
Steve Gibbs of Ngāi Tāmanuhiri has been crowned veteran champion at the NZ Open Waveskii Surfing Titles for 2019 in Gisborne. The two-time world champion says waveskiing is a way to maintain a healthy lifestyle and stay active while advancing in years.
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Kiwi Ferns prepape to host Fetū Samoa
The highly anticipated Oceania Cup promises an all-Pacific double header with the Kiwi Ferns set to take on Fetu Samoa women's team before the Kiwis battle it out with Mate Ma'a Tonga on June 22 at Mt Smart Stadium.
