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  •   Home > News > Sports > Rugby

    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

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

     Other Rugby News
     29 Dec: Nick Kyrgios has blitzed Aryna Sabalenka in straight sets 6-3, 6-3 across what has been coined their battle-of-the-sexes tennis match in Dubai
     29 Dec: Ex-Wallabies and Chiefs coach Dave Rennie has continued his dominance of former All Blacks mentors Sir Steve Hansen and Ian Foster in Japan Rugby League One
     28 Dec: Reigning world champion Luke Littler has fired a warning to his rivals after a dominant display in the third round of the world darts championship in London
     28 Dec: To the darts world championships at London's Alexandra Palace, on Sky Sport..
     26 Dec: Blues recruit Pita Ahki feels he's wiser and more experienced for his time in the Northern Hemisphere
     26 Dec: An unexpected farewell from his French legion of fans was a special moment to Pita Ahki
     26 Dec: A return to the Blues after 11 seasons for Pita Ahki was made possible thanks to Reiko Ioane
     Top Stories

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    Nick Kyrgios has blitzed Aryna Sabalenka in straight sets 6-3, 6-3 across what has been coined their battle-of-the-sexes tennis match in Dubai More...


    BUSINESS BUSINESS
    Eurostar train services cancelled across Europe due to power issue More...



     Today's News

    Accident and Emergency:
    Coromandel boaties are being urged to take extra care, after a boat flipped crossing the notorious Tairua bar yesterday morning 7:17

    Entertainment:
    Sophie Ellis-Bextor has no rules in her house 7:08

    Business:
    Eurostar train services cancelled across Europe due to power issue 7:07

    Entertainment:
    King Charles gives his staff a hand-signed Christmas card and a personal gift each year 6:38

    Entertainment:
    Pixie Lott has urged new parents not to put too much "pressure" on themselves to have a "perfect" Christmas 6:08

    Motoring:
    State Highway 2 north of Eskdale and Napier has reopened overnight after a fatal crash yesterday morning 6:07

    Cricket:
    The Otago men have beaten Central Districts by 41 runs in Super Smash T20 cricket at Alexandra 5:36

    Basketball:
    To US basketball, with another bumper holiday fixture list ... and a potential injury scare for one of the NBA's leading players .. 21:57

    Living & Travel:
    MH370 vanished in 2014. A new search aims to find answers families desperately want 21:47

    Entertainment:
    Sadie Sink's modelling work has been a dream come true 21:38


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