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Two debutants for Tall Ferns FIBA Asia Cup
Two potential debutants have been confirmed in the Tall Ferns squad for the upcoming FIBA Women's Asia Cup in Shenzhen, China.
Jun 24


Trans-Tasman hoops series sweeps loom
Offence remained a challenge as the Tall Blacks and Tall Ferns lost their trans-Tasman Throwdown series to Australia.
May 10


Tall Blacks, Tall Ferns fall short in Adelaide
Both New Zealand basketball teams fall short in the opening games of the Trans-Tasman Throwdown in Adelaide.
May 8


Tall Blacks, Tall Ferns named for trans-Tasman
Experimental squads have been confirmed for the Tall Ferns and Tall Blacks to face the Australia in the trans-Tasman Throwdown.
Apr 29


Australian Nat Hurst to coach Tall Ferns
Former Adelaide Lightning coach Natalie Hurst has been appointed as the Tall Ferns' new head coach.
Mar 22


New Zealand, Australia hoops rivalry reignited
The trans-Tasman basketball rivalry between New Zealand and Australia will be renewed in May.
Feb 5


Tall Ferns finish Pre-Qualifier with victory
Tall Ferns pick up an impressive win in the third and final game of the FIBA Women's World Cup Pre-Qualifier.
Aug 24, 2024


Tall Ferns squander lead against Mexico
Tall Ferns fall to hosts Mexico 64-71 in a difficult loss, dropping to 0-2 at the FIBA World Cup Pre-Qualifiers.
Aug 22, 2024


Tall Ferns lose first FIBA qualifying game
The Tall Ferns fall 88-64 to Montenegro in their opening game of the FIBA Women’s World Cup Pre-Qualifiers.
Aug 20, 2024


Tall Ferns trim squad for FIBA qualifiers
The Tall Ferns confirm their final 12-player roster for the FIBA Women’s World Cup Pre-Qualifier tournament.
Aug 14, 2024


Tall Ferns World Cup extended squad named
Tall Ferns head coach Natalie Hurst names an extended squad for the FIBA Women’s World Cup Pre-Qualifier.
Jul 26, 2024


Tall Ferns Select drop two games in Japan
Gonzaga sophomore Lauren Whittaker the bright spot in a tough Tall Ferns Select tour to Japan.
Jul 13, 2024


Tall Ferns Select squad named for Japan
Basketball New Zealand has named an intriguing Tall Ferns Select Team to face Japan in Tokyo in July.
May 24, 2024


Experienced Australian to coach Tall Ferns
BBNZ has confirmed experienced Australian Natalie Hurst as Tall Ferns interim head coach.
May 22, 2024


Tall Ferns head to Mexico for qualifying
The Tall Ferns now know where their journey to the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup begins.
Apr 27, 2024


Tall Ferns star Leger-Walker to UCLA Bruins
New Zealand basketball star Charlisse Leger-Walker has committed to UCLA for the next college season.
Apr 27, 2024


Micaela Cocks retires from Tall Ferns
After 145 appearances in the black jersey – the most in Tall Ferns history – veteran guard Micaela Cocks announced on Tuesday her...
Mar 21, 2024
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