Tauihi Basketball Aotearoa is announcing a raft of changes, including doubling player wages, opening up the opportunity for international teams to join the league, and a move in its playing season. When the Tauihi Basketball Aotearoa league started in 2022, players were recognised through pay parity with the NZ men’s league. For the 2024 season, payments will significantly increase for players in the women’s league. The league is also expanding to welcome teams from beyond New Zealand, with conversations underway with a number of international teams. General Manager of Leagues Maree Taylor say ..read more

BNZ Northern Kāhu are delighted to announce that Tess Madgen has joined the team and will suit up for their next Tauihi Basketball Aotearoa fixture against Whai, in Tauranga on Thursday night. Being both an Olympian and a former WNBA player, Tess is the highest credentialed player the BNZ Kāhu have signed and arguably the player with the largest profile to have suited up in the fledgling competition. The current Australian National Team captain, Madgen led the Opals (ranked #3 on the FIBA World Rankings) at the 2022 FIBA World Cup where the Australians claimed a bronze medal. Only last month T ..read more

The Northern Kāhu are delighted to announce a foundation partner in Go Media. With the Kāhu overseas based players arriving this week, ahead of pre-season games against the Mid-North Whai on Saturday and Sunday, the announcement of Go Media as a major partner is most timely. It adds another layer of excitement and expectancy to the upcoming Tauihi Basketball Aotearoa season and Northern Kāhu General Manager Matt Lacey couldn’t be more thrilled. “We are delighted to welcome Go Media to the Kāhu as one of our foundation partners ahead of the 2022 Tauihi Basketball Aotearoa season.” In announcin ..read more

When Martè Grays was asked by her agent if she wanted to play in New Zealand her reply was instant. “I’ve got to go! “I’d heard so many great things about New Zealand that when this opportunity came about there was no doubt that I was going to take it.” “I feel so comfortable here,” remarked the 26 year-old forward at the team’s Media Day earlier this week. A degree of that comfort comes about through her links with New Zealand and some prior familiarity with her Kāhu teammates. “I played for Bendigo Spirit (2019-20) in my first season out of college in the Australian WNBL. During that time I ..read more

Northern Kāhu are delighted to announce the signing of Ella Bradley for the upcoming Tauihi Basketball Aotearoa season. Ella enjoyed a remarkable junior career winning national championships galore with Waikato age-group teams and the St Peter’s School, Cambridge senior team. St Peter’s won four Secondary Schools National titles and finished runners-up on the other occasion during Ella’s five years at the school. She made the Tournament Team four years on the bounce. In her final high school year St Peter’s finished a highly creditable fifth, losing only one game, at the High School World Cha ..read more

Northern Kāhu are delighted to announce the signing of Tera Reed for the upcoming Tauihi Basketball Aotearoa season. Off the back of an outstanding NCAA collegiate career, Reed is returning to her roots for her first foray in professional hoops. Reed grew up on Auckland’s North Shore but hasn’t resided in NZ since her early teens. “I am excited about the new Tauihi Basketball Aotearoa league and the opportunity to play at home. “The Kāhu are building a strong and connected team,” enthused Reed. Tera has achieved much in her collegiate career, one she had her heart set on when she headed to th ..read more

Northern Kāhu are delighted to announce the signing of Olivia Berry for the upcoming Tauihi Basketball Aotearoa season. The 167cm combo-guard becomes the second Rangitoto College alumni to sign for the Kāhu. She played at Rangitoto with Kāhu teammate Jaycin Tini and Tall Ferns Ella Fotu, Brooke Blair and Penina Davidson. Following high school Olivia played one year in Canada at the University of Calgary (2015-16). Away from basketball Academia is Olivia’s passion. She is currently studying for a Master’s Degree in Theology having already acquired a Bachelor of Arts Double Major in Psychology ..read more

Northern Kāhu are delighted to announce the signing of Krystal Leger-Walker for the upcoming Tauihi Basketball Aotearoa season. Off the back of an outstanding NCAA collegiate career, the Waikato native couldn’t be more excited to be returning to New Zealand to commence her professional career. “I am extremely pumped to play in the Tauihi Basketball Aotearoa League. The game in New Zealand is transforming and I’m honoured to be part of it.” “The Tauihi League to me is more than just the awesome basketball that is going to be on display. “It is also about all the women who have come before me ..read more

The Northern Kāhu are delighted to announce a new partnership with Shine Lawyers ahead of the 2022 Schick 3x3 Cup. With the Kāhu team travelling to Invercargill this week the announcement of Shine Lawyers’ investment in women’s sport is most timely. It adds another layer of excitement and expectancy to the upcoming Schick Cup and Northern Kāhu General Manager Matt Lacey couldn’t be more thrilled. “We are delighted to welcome Shine Lawyers to the Kāhu whanau as one our principal partners for our 3x3 team. “It has been a delight to deal with Angela and her team and we are thrilled to have their ..read more

Tall Ferns legend Micaela Cocks has added another award to her long and illustrious resume after being named to the Tauihi Basketball Aotearoa All-Star Five. The North Shore native averaged 18.0 points, 3.8 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.3 steals on 45.3% shooting from the field and 45.1% from beyond the three-point arc during a season that has exceeded her expectations. “Playing in the league has been one of the highlights of my career because of how much fun I’ve had. I didn’t realise how good it would feel playing back in New Zealand.” This endorsement, from New Zealand’s most decorated femal ..read more