Niefunkcjonujące Auckland Pirates (1982–2009, 2011–2012) Centrals (1982–1985) Harbour Heat (1986–2010, 2012) Hutt Valley Lakers (1990–1996) Manawatu Jets (1982, 1985–1987, 1989–2015)Manawatu Jets out of 2016 basketball league Northland Suns (1995–1998) OceanaGold Nuggets (1990–2008, 2010–2014)Nuggets pull out of NBLBasketball: Otago Nuggets targeting NBL comeback in 2017 Ponsonby (1984–1988) Porirua (1982–1983) Waikato Pistons (1982, 1984–2011, 2013–2014)Waikato Pistons out of 2012 national leagueWaikato Pistons pull out of NBL competition Waitemata (1982–1983, 1988–1989)
Finały Rok MistrzWynik Wicemistrz1982 Auckland Waitemata 1983Auckland Wellington Saints 1984 Wellington Saints Auckland 1985Wellington Saints114 – 111 Auckland 1986 Canterbury Rams87 – 82 Wellington Saints 1987 Wellington Saints Canterbury Rams 1988 Wellington Saints81 – 78 North Shore 1989 Canterbury Rams91 – 83 Auckland 1990 Canterbury Rams76 – 73 Nelson Giants 1991 Hutt Valley Lakers Wellington Saints 1992 Canterbury Rams79 – 71 Palmerston North Jets 1993 Hutt Valley Lakers Canterbury Rams 1994 Nelson Giants Canterbury Rams 1995Auckland Stars Hawke's Bay Hawks 1996Auckland Stars2 – 1 Nelson Giants 1997Auckland Rebels Nelson Giants 1998 Nelson Giants81 – 73 North Harbour Kings 1999Auckland Rebels Canterbury Rams 2000Auckland Rebels95 – 78