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No way Silver Ferns' selectors could leave Peta Toeava out
Silver Ferns' coach Dame Noeline Taurua says there was no way selectors could leave wing attack Peta Toeava out of the national squad after her performances in the ANZ Premiership.
Netball: Tough love approach working for Mystics
The Northern Mystics are ready to fulfil their true potential this Sunday when they take on the Mainland Tactix in the ANZ Premiership grand final in Auckland.
Dame Noeline ponders Silver Ferns’ shooting reshuffle
Silver Ferns' coach Dame Noeline Taurua could look outside the square as she searches for goal attack options with a Constellation Cup against arch-rivals Australia confirmed for October.
New data highlights changing face of netball in NZ
New participation data from the country's oldest and largest netball centre has given some insights into who's playing the sport at grassroots level and how that's changing.
One last shot for Anna Harrison?
After an elite netball career spanning nearly 20 years Anna Harrison has a serious shot at claiming her first premiership, but whatever happens she's determined to enjoy every minute of the ride.
Netball: Plenty to iron out at business end of ANZ
Analysis - You tend to learn a lot about players during the business end of a competition and this one will be no different with five rounds left in the ANZ Premiership regular season.
Te Paea Selby-Rickit ready to fill Tactix shooting void
Silver Fern Te Paea Selby-Rickit is happy to take on a bigger shooting load while the Mainland Tactix deal with injuries, plus she knows it's good for her game.
Netball: Paris Lokotui takes leap to elite level like a duck to water
On the face of it water polo and netball might seem like two sports that have very little in common but multi-talented Pulse midcourter Paris Lokotui knows otherwise.
Netball: Rob Wright on harnessing the brilliance
Teaching players known for their flair to resist some of their natural urges has been one of the main focusses for Northern Mystics' assistant coach Rob Wright.
Wanted: The first Asian Silver Fern
When Lisa Lin was the only Asian face at the netball courts, people under-estimated her but she proved them wrong and broke new ground this year, writes Bridget Tunnicliffe.
ANZ Premiership coaches united against 2-point shot
Australia's flagship netball league is sticking with a largely unpopular 2-point shot but it seems there's little chance that will happen here.
Magic shooter making up for lost time
When new Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic shooter Chiara Semple steps on court and makes eye contact with her family and friends in the crowd, she's making up for lost time.
Pulse committed to man on man defence
The Central Pulse will continue to buck the trend by employing a man on man defensive structure this ANZ Premiership season, even if it means racking up a few more penalties.
Stars well equipped to cover Monica Falkner injury
Stars' coach Kiri Wills is relieved she decided to have extra padding in her shooting end for this year's ANZ Premiership, with Silver Fern Monica Falkner under an injury cloud.
Netball: Bassett comes good in Magic win over Mystics
The Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic registered their highest score since 2018 when they beat the Northern Mystics 64-60 in Auckland last night.
Katrina Rore opens up on the pressures of elite netball
Former Silver Ferns' captain Katrina Rore says the huge workload now required to be an elite netballer could lead to earlier retirements in the sport, writes Bridget Tunnicliffe.
Dame Noeline backs Ameliaranne Ekenasio's break from netball
Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua says national captain Ameliaranne Ekenasio is courageous for asking for help and supports her break from netball.
NZ netball icons helped sow seeds for import George Fisher
When new Southern Steel import George Fisher was 16, two New Zealand netball icons sparked a resolve in her to one day play netball on the other side of the world.
Former England Roses captain rekindles career in NZ
Former England captain Ama Agbeze would have been playing netball in the UK right now had it not been for a late contract offer from the Northern Mystics.
Silver Ferns draw line in the sand with Constellation Cup win
The Silver Ferns' are thrilled to finally win the Constellation Cup after 11 attempts but you could never accuse coach Dame Noeline Taurua of getting carried away with success.
What will it take for Silver Ferns to end decade of Constellation Cup misery?
The Silver Ferns will have to buck more than just one trend if they want to wrest the Constellation Cup off the Australian Diamonds for the first time since 2012.
Dame Noeline says recurring themes hampering Silver Ferns
Silver Ferns' coach Dame Noeline Taurua says her side need to make a mental shift if they want to beat Australia on a regular basis.
Netball: Maia Wilson ready for Diamonds' test
Silver Ferns' shooter Maia Wilson has come a long way since she last met Australia in October 2018.
Netball NZ bear financial burden of crowdless series
Netball New Zealand CEO Jennie Wyllie admits her heart sank a little on Saturday night when the realisation came that no fans would be allowed to watch the long anticipated Constellation Cup.
Netball: Trailblazing coach wired into the Northern Mystics
Australian coach Rob Wright wants to add a point of difference to the Northern Mystics this year, but he doesn't want it to be about the fact he's a bloke.