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BasketballJuly 16

Nuggets seal spot in playoffs

Welcome to the playoffs.
Nuggets seal spot in playoffs
Nuggets seal spot in playoffs
BasketballJuly 16

Nuggets lock in playoffs spot with win over Hawks

The Otago Nuggets have locked in a spot in the NBL playoffs with a game to spare.
Nuggets lock in playoffs spot with win over Hawks
Nuggets lock in playoffs spot with win over Hawks
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BasketballJuly 15

Moller returns as Nuggets chase revenge over Hawks

Otago Nuggets forward Craig Moller will suit up for his side’s final home game this season.
Moller returns as Nuggets chase revenge over Hawks
Moller returns as Nuggets chase revenge over Hawks
BasketballJuly 14

Hoiho to open Tauihi campaign against the Pouākai

New Zealand’s premier women’s basketball competition will tip off with the Tauranga Whai hosting the Northern Kāhu in Tauranga on September 25.
Hoiho to open Tauihi campaign against the Pouākai
Hoiho to open Tauihi campaign against the Pouākai
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BasketballJuly 12

Nuggets down leaders to push for playoffs

They are top of the table for a reason.
Nuggets down leaders to push for playoffs
Nuggets down leaders to push for playoffs
BasketballJuly 12

Nuggets hold on against Tuatara in Auckland thriller

They are top of the table for a reason.
Nuggets hold on against Tuatara in Auckland thriller
Nuggets hold on against Tuatara in Auckland thriller
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BasketballJuly 10

Nuggets take step towards playoffs after holding off Bulls

Talk about drama.
Nuggets take step towards playoffs after holding off Bulls
Nuggets take step towards playoffs after holding off Bulls
BasketballJuly 10

Nuggets hold on to win thriller over Bulls

Talk about drama. The Otago Nuggets held a healthy 16 point lead when the Franklin Bulls mounted a mighty comeback.
Nuggets hold on to win thriller over Bulls
Nuggets hold on to win thriller over Bulls
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BasketballJuly 9

Nuggets looking to finish off the Bulls

Two minutes can ruin your whole night.
Nuggets looking to finish off the Bulls
Nuggets looking to finish off the Bulls
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BasketballJuly 5

Pepper steals victory from Nuggets

A little sprinkle of Pepper on your Nuggets is just fine.
Pepper steals victory from Nuggets
Pepper steals victory from Nuggets
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BasketballJuly 3

Nuggets have decent shot at making playoffs

The Otago Nuggets are holding two pair right now.
Nuggets have decent shot at making playoffs
Nuggets have decent shot at making playoffs
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SouthlandJuly 2

Sharks address abusive behaviour of fans

Abusive behaviour that steps ‘‘well over the mark’’ and compromises the safety of fans at Southland Sharks basketball games has prompted the team’s captain to speak out.
Sharks address abusive behaviour of fans
Sharks address abusive behaviour of fans
DunedinJuly 2

Pair could face charges in Philippines

A former Otago Nuggets and Tall Blacks coach and a one-cap Otago rugby player may face homicide charges in the Philippines.
Pair could face charges in Philippines
Pair could face charges in Philippines
BasketballJuly 2

Former Nuggets coach one of two facing charges over drownings in Philippines

Former Otago Nuggets coach Tab Baldwin and a former Moana Pasifika conditioning coach could face charges in relation to two recent drownings in the Philippines.
Former Nuggets coach one of two facing charges over drownings in Philippines
Former Nuggets coach one of two facing charges over drownings in Philippines
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BasketballJune 28

Tuach ignites Nuggets to important win on road

The Otago Nuggets registered an important 90-77 win over the Taranaki Airs in New Plymouth on Saturday afternoon.
Tuach ignites Nuggets to important win on road
Tuach ignites Nuggets to important win on road
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BasketballJune 25

Websters lead Jets to win over Nuggets

Here is a tip — do not give Corey Webster any space at all.
Websters lead Jets to win over Nuggets
Websters lead Jets to win over Nuggets
BasketballJune 25

Webster piles on points for Jets in win over Nuggets

Former Tall Blacks shooting guard Corey Webster poured in 30 points to lead the Manawatū Jets to an important 104-97 win over the Otago Nuggets in Palmerston North tonight.
Webster piles on points for Jets in win over Nuggets
Webster piles on points for Jets in win over Nuggets
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BasketballJune 24

Tough guard to bring up milestone

Agreeable by name.
Tough guard to bring up milestone
Tough guard to bring up milestone
BasketballJune 21

Nuggets snap losing streak in thriller

Two minutes can be a long time in basketball.
Nuggets snap losing streak in thriller
Nuggets snap losing streak in thriller
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BasketballJune 19

Rusbatch takes positive outlook

Otago Nuggets captain Ethan Rusbatch prefers the carrot to the stick.
Rusbatch takes positive outlook
Rusbatch takes positive outlook
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BasketballJune 19

Martin off to Games

Christian Martin has a gold medal from the Asia Cup and hopes to add a Commonwealth Games medal to his collection.
Martin off to Games
Martin off to Games
BasketballJune 15

Ex-Tall Blacks coach resigns over deaths in Philippines

Former Otago Nuggets and Tall Blacks coach Tab Baldwin has resigned after two athletes he coached at a Manila University drowned while on a training exercise in the Philippines.
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BasketballJune 14

Nuggets thrashed in horrid display

Did someone put plastic wrap over the hoop at the Otago Nuggets’ end?
Nuggets thrashed in horrid display
Nuggets thrashed in horrid display
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BasketballJune 12

Nuggets reached their ceiling — now break it

The Otago Nuggets have slipped past the halfway point in the round-robin and remain in contention for the playoffs.
Nuggets reached their ceiling — now break it
Nuggets reached their ceiling — now break it
BasketballJune 12

Ex-Otago coach on leave as drownings investigated

Former Tall Blacks and Otago Nuggets coach Tab Baldwin is on leave as Philippine law enforcement launch an investigation into the deaths of two student athletes from a top university basketball team.
Ex-Otago coach on leave as drownings investigated
Ex-Otago coach on leave as drownings investigated