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October 2026

• 19 OctBreakers coach criticises referees after NBL loss to Tasmania
• 15 OctBreakers overcome deficit to defeat Sydney Kings in Canberra+1
• 4 OctWNBA star Hailey Van Lith joins Tokomanawa Queens in Wellington
• 2 OctWNBA star Hailey Van Lith to play in New Zealand

September 2026

• 29 SepBreakers defeat Cairns Taipans to secure Ignite Cup points
• 23 SepBreakers lose to Brisbane Bullets after leading in ANBL match

November 2025

• 22 Nov 2025NZ Breakers defeat Cairns Taipans to improve NBL record
• 6 Nov 2025Adelaide 36ers defeat NZ Breakers in Christchurch NBL clash
• 1 Nov 2025NZ Breakers defeat defending champions Illawarra Hawks by 42 points

October 2025

• 17 Oct 2025Breakers secure second NBL win against Tasmania JackJumpers
• 8 Oct 2025NZ Breakers win opening NBL Ignite Cup match against Illawarra Hawks
• 4 Oct 2025New Zealand Breakers lose to Sydney Kings at Qudos Bank Arena

July 2025

• 20 Jul 2025Wellington Saints win 13th National Basketball League title

February 2025

• 25 Feb 2025Former Breakers player and coach Kevin Braswell dies in Japan

December 2024

• 1 Dec 2024Tauranga Whai surge into playoff contention in Tauihi Basketball League
• 1 Dec 2024NZ Breakers suffer consecutive NBL losses against Perth Wildcats

November 2024

• 26 Nov 2024NZ Breakers sign 2.29m centre Tacko Fall
• 18 Nov 2024NZ Breakers confirm departure of American centre Freddie Gillespie
• 16 Nov 2024NZ Breakers return to top of NBL table after Cairns victory
• 4 Nov 2024NZ Breakers remain top of NBL standings after Melbourne victory