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![It's game-on in the Hawks battle for a place in the top-six playoffs.](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
It's game-on in the Hawks battle for a place in the top-six playoffs.
The Hawks are eighth on the table, and now face four games in the South Island in 10 days.
![Harlem Globetrotters bring trick shots to Taranaki](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Harlem Globetrotters bring trick shots to Taranaki
New Plymouth Boys' High School had two special international sports players visit.
![Ball by name and ball's his game: The 16-year-old turning heads in the NBL](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Ball by name and ball's his game: The 16-year-old turning heads in the NBL
Jackson Ball has just the name for the game that is his life.
![BNZ Breakers announce Jonah Bolden signing](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
BNZ Breakers announce Jonah Bolden signing
BNZ Breakers sign former NBA player Jonah Bolden on one-year deal Video / BNZ Breakers
![Hawks stumble against Rams in NBL - next up are the Saints](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Hawks stumble against Rams in NBL - next up are the Saints
The Hawks taking lessons from a 20-point defeat.
!['Clear physical potential': Meet basketball's rising stars](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'Clear physical potential': Meet basketball's rising stars
They're tall, talented and ready to take on the world.
![Hawks up for it in NBL Ram-raid](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Hawks up for it in NBL Ram-raid
Beaten in triple overtime a year ago, robbed in the play-offs — Hawks tackle the Rams.
![Keen-as Keanu kick-starts Hawks' 2024 campaign](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Keen-as Keanu kick-starts Hawks' 2024 campaign
The new-look Hawks were beaten by 21 points one week - but won by 27 the next.
![Parker Jackson-Cartwright re-signs with the NZ Breakers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Parker Jackson-Cartwright re-signs with the NZ Breakers
The NZ Breakers have re-signed import guard Parker Jackson-Cartwright for the 2024/25 NBL season. Video / BNZ Breakers
![NZ Breakers buy out Sam Mennenga from Cairns Taipans contract](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
NZ Breakers buy out Sam Mennenga from Cairns Taipans contract
The NZ Breakers have signed star Kiwi Sam Mennenga after buying him out of his contract in Cairns. Video / BNZ Breakers
![Flaxmere teen signs with Hawks: 'I had a ball in my hands when I started walking'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Flaxmere teen signs with Hawks: 'I had a ball in my hands when I started walking'
Zoram Smiler's rise through the Hawke's Bay age groups is complete.
![Parker Jackson-Cartwright silences Sydney with 34 points](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Parker Jackson-Cartwright silences Sydney with 34 points
NZ Breakers star Parker Jackson-Cartwright gives NBL commentator a spray after win over Sydney. Video / BNZ Breakers
![‘Thrilling experience’: Hawks to take the court in Wairoa](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
‘Thrilling experience’: Hawks to take the court in Wairoa
Clinics and pre-season game held in Wairoa.
!['A whole village behind her': Bay teen on verge of Tall Ferns history](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'A whole village behind her': Bay teen on verge of Tall Ferns history
Named after a rugby league star, Pahlyss Hokianga is poised for a basketball first.
![Council buys Cameron Rd Warehouse building to house new indoor courts](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Council buys Cameron Rd Warehouse building to house new indoor courts
The new courts - to cost $25m - are part of the Memorial Park redevelopment plans.
![Report: Steven Adams on the move to new NBA team](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Report: Steven Adams on the move to new NBA team
Steven Adams was ruled out for the full NBA season due to a knee injury.
![Shawn Marion discusses the current NZ Breakers' season](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Shawn Marion discusses the current NZ Breakers' season
NZ Breakers owner and former NBA star Shawn Marion shares his thoughts on the team's performance this season. Video / BNZ Breakers
![His name's Kobe. And he's ready to lead the Hawks into battle](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
His name's Kobe. And he's ready to lead the Hawks into battle
Kobe Kara has served the apprenticeship - now's the time to step-up.
![NZ Breakers coach Mody Maor on team's playoff hopes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
NZ Breakers coach Mody Maor on team's playoff hopes
NZ Breakers coach Mody Maor discusses his team's playoff chances with eight games left in the NBL season. Video / NZ Breakers
![LeBron James weighs in on Grizzlies star Steven Adams](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
LeBron James weighs in on Grizzlies star Steven Adams
The all-time NBA leading scorer LeBron James didn't mince his words talking about Adams.
![Hawks get new coach and lose a rising star](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Hawks get new coach and lose a rising star
The Hawks have met their Christmas goal - a new coach for the 2024 Sal's NBL.