Adrian Seconi

Basketball New Zealand leagues manager Maree Taylor believes the organisation is doing enough to protect its players despite criticism it is failing to provide a safe environment.

Harbour has mastered the art of the losing bonus point this season.

Will Ellis has to be one of the most encumbered backpackers you are likely to meet.

Otago Nuggets import Todd Withers fell into a depression last year and wanted to quit the sport he loves.

Nikau McCullough is back and his timing could not be better.

South Otago will move up to division 1, but it needed a leg-up from a rival to get there.

Here is the zinger — Zingari-Richmond are not where they hoped to be.

The Manawatū Jets kept their campaign alive with a tense 99-94 win against the Otago Nuggets in Palmerston North last night.

Suddenly the Nuggets are teetering.

Otago umpire Chris Gaffaney will face his greatest test this week when he officiates in the World Test Championship final.