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    A seamless fit so far for Mike Karena

    A seamless fit so far for Mike Karena


    The Kiwi forward has signed with the South East Melbourne Phoenix in the Australian national basketball league as an injury replacement, joining only a week ahead of their season-opener against Adelaide last weekend.

    He admits the integration process has been smoother than expected.



    BASKETBALL COVERAGE WITH BURGER KING'S NEW SPICY CHICKEN TENDERS...TO SPICE UP YOUR SNACK GAME

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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     Basketball:
    Breakers forward Rob Baker has responded to his coach's defensive criticism in basketball's ANBL 8:07

     International:
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     Business:
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     Entertainment:
    Jodie Foster finds working with female directors to be a "really amazing" experience 7:53

     Accident and Emergency:
    A weekend of people getting into trouble in the water has spurred renewed calls for caution 7:47

     Business:
    The Government hopes the roll-out of "open electricity" makes it easier for Kiwis to get cheaper power 7:37

     Accident and Emergency:
    There have still been no sightings of a man who went missing in the Waikato River over the weekend 7:27

     Entertainment:
    Ali Wong and Bill Hader have split 7:23

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