The wife of the New Zealand Breakers' coach has described the 'horrible' scenes after a bus carrying children and elderly people was swept away.

Compared with state-of-the-art facilities enjoyed by some schools, the gymnasium at Westlake BHS is past its "best by" date.

Some overly thorough sports hack in some part of the United States apparently reckons Steven Adams' hands are the second biggest of any NBA prospect ever.

New Zealand has a new sporting superstar and later today the basketballer will begin a new life as an Oklahoma City resident.

It's hard to think how the 2013 NBA Draft could have panned out better for Steven Adams' long-term career.

If being selected in the NBA Draft in the first place was an exciting proposition, the destination for Steven Adams is even more thrilling.

Steven Adams has become the first Kiwi basketball player to be selected in the first round of the NBA draft, going to the Oklahoma City Thunder with the 12th pick.

The NBA draft has gotten off to a shocking start.

If Steven Adams makes history and steps under the bright lights of the NBA, the woman who guided him there will be watching with pride - and not a trace of disbelief.

After running the rule over his prospective new home towns, Steven Adams was keeping quiet about just where he would like to take his talents.

Hype can be misleading. Just ask the last guy from New Zealand who was in line for the NBA draft.

Live coverage of game seven of the NBA Finals

Live coverage of the Miami Heat and the San Antonio Spurs squaring off in what could be the deciding game

Live coverage of game five of the NBA Finals, where the Miami Heat and the San Antonio Spurs are battling for a crucial lead in the seven game series.

There was a time when many wondered how the Breakers would cope without Kirk Penney.