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    The New Zealand Breakers have kept their NBL playoff hopes alive after beating the Cairns Taipans 104-86 in Perth

    The New Zealand Breakers have kept their NBL playoff hopes alive after beating the Cairns Taipans 104-86 in Perth


    Centre Sam Mennenga and guard Izaiah Brockington put on scoring clinics for the Kiwi outfit - with 28 and 24 points respectively.

    Mennenga says it was fun out there.



    The Breakers now two wins off a top six spot.

    BASKETBALL COVERAGE WITH BK'S CRISPY FRIED CHICKEN. TOPPED WITH MELTY CHEESE SAUCE...AND MORE CHEESE

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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     19 Jan: Kiwi squash star Paul Coll has won his 30th title on the PSA Tour
     19 Jan: Cyclist Ally Wollaston has secured two stage wins from two on the Tour Down Under, stretching her overall lead to 24 seconds heading into today's final leg on the Adelaide Hills
     19 Jan: Some football spice to enliven the African Cup of Nations final between hosts Morocco and Senegal in Rabat
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     19 Jan: A pioneering moment for the Black Caps at Indore
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     Today's News

    Cricket:
    Stand-in captain Michael Bracewell is amazed by the depth the Black Caps are starting to build 16:17

    Rugby:
    Don't be surprised if the coaching nous of Scott Robertson is lured to the UK 15:27

    Business:
    Drug researchers say the collapsing price of methamphetamine has concerning implications 15:07

    Law and Order:
    Police say the victim of a targeted shooting in South Auckland's Onehunga is critical but stable in hospital 14:57

    Tennis:
    Kiwi squash star Paul Coll has won his 30th title on the PSA Tour 14:27

    International:
    At least 21 dead after two high-speed trains derailed in Spain 14:17

    Business:
    Trump is threatening more tariffs over access to critical minerals – will NZ be targeted? 14:07

    Living & Travel:
    More details about the discovery of a tramper missing almost three weeks in Tasman bushland 13:27

    Politics:
    Corrections officials say a rise in alleged sexual assaults by prison officers could be down to reporting changes 13:07

    Law and Order:
    A 27-year-old man's been charged after an assault in Central Otago's Arrowtown last month 12:27


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