Brian Gaynor: Leave vote could bite older Brits hardThe second semi-final was a local derby between North Harbour 1 and Waitakere West. Waitakere West continued their good run overcoming Taranaki 80-52 and North Harbour defeated Tasman 80-52. By Basketball New ZealandThe semi-finals were the feature of the third day at the 2016 Under 17 National Championships at North Shore Events Centre on Friday. Coaches Jason Seumanu and Kent Mori gave deserved game time to their bench players in the closing minutes as Palmerston North eased to an 88-59 win. Mele Latu scored 14 points as Waitakere West forged a 37-24 half time advantage.

Source: New Zealand Herald July 15, 2016 10:18 UTC