The former Perth Wildcats title-winning coach was due to take charge of the Sharks in this year's National Basketball League before the club withdrew post-Covid.

The Sharks have confirmed he will return for the 2021 NBL, which tips off April 24th.

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24 Apr: Otago University students are being urged to secure properties from thieves

22 Apr: Otago University researchers are pushing for more drug checking services in Aotearoa

20 Apr: A serious single-vehicle crash has closed State Highway 6 in lower Buller Gorge

17 Apr: Police have arrested a 23-year-old man after an alleged car-jacking in Oamaru last night

16 Apr: Southland remain the only winless side in the National Basketball League after a 100-75 home loss to Wellington

16 Apr: Fears an Otago town's water supply could be affected, if a bypass isn't formed in the Phoenix Dam

03 Apr: The return of Warbirds over Wanaka is expected to boost the tourist town by 40-million dollars

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Rugby League:
An extended period on the sidelines awaits for Mainland Tactix goal shoot Aliyah Dunn 12:27

International:
Harvey Weinstein has had a huge court victory, reversing a landmark #MeToo ruling. Here's why he won 12:07

Politics:
Claims Oranga Tamariki axing specialist Maori roles is ruthless and rushed 11:57

International:
First official portrait of King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark released since ascending the throne 11:47

Health & Safety:
There's concern about tele-health being promoted as an alternative to after hours medical care 11:27

Rugby League:
Former Kiwis coach Sir Graham Lowe's bemoaned a series of defensive lapses by the Warriors in their 27-24 loss to the Gold Coast Titans in league's NRL 11:17

Living & Travel:
A Hawke's Bay man will walk 100 kilometres on his centennial birthday this November for charity 10:27

Business:
Activity in the housing market is holding its own against the rising cost of borrowing 10:07

Law and Order:
A spate of cash box thefts on Wellington buses 9:27

Environment:
Freight trains will again cross Ashburton's Rangitata rail bridge, thanks to temporary repairs 8:27

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