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    The Tall Ferns have opened their Olympic pre-qualifying series account with a 111-54 hammering of the Philippines in Auckland

    The Tall Ferns have opened their Olympic pre-qualifying series account with a 111-54 hammering of the Philippines in Auckland


    Tessa Boagni and Penina Davidson led the way with 16 points each.

    Captain Kalani Purcell says they aimed to keep motivating each other as the game wore on.



    South Korea have edged China 81-80 in the other match.

    The Tall Ferns next play China tomorrow.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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     Today's News

    		 Rugby League:
    From our what-could-go-wrong desk.. 11:57

     Business:
    Alarm bells as record numbers of people make KiwiSaver hardship withdrawals 11:57

     Rugby:
    Anxiousness among the All Blacks coaching cohort as they await a scan on Jordie Barrett's leg ahead of game two on their grand slam tour in Scotland 11:07

     Rugby:
    The availability of Scott and Jordie Barrett for this weekend's All Blacks test against Scotland in Edinburgh will be decided overnight New Zealand time 10:27

     Politics:
    Auckland's Mayor is questioning the Northland Corridor's multibillion-dollar price tag 10:07

     Business:
    One of the country's largest KiwiSaver fund managers says its new company will make governments commit to infrastructure 9:47

     Politics:
    The Prime Minister says sweeping curriculum changes are vital to lift falling education standards 9:27

     Health & Safety:
    Health New Zealand's concerned measles could become widespread, despite vaccination rates picking up 8:47

     Soccer:
    Two further injuries have smothered Wellington's mojo in a 1-all A-League football draw against Central Coast in Gosford 7:47

     Law and Order:
    Vets are once again leading calls for a ban on the private sale of fireworks 7:37

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