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Taurua calls Silver Ferns stand-down ‘horrific’

Reinstated Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua says she still does not know why she was stood down by Netball New Zealand six weeks...

Diamonds edge Silver Ferns in extra-time thriller to reclaim Constellation Cup

Australia’s Diamonds have reclaimed the Constellation Cup after defeating the Silver Ferns 12-11 in extra time of a tense decider in Christchurch. The Ferns had...

Taurua reinstated as Silver Ferns coach after turbulent two-month standoff

Dame Noeline Taurua is set to return as Silver Ferns coach after reaching an agreement with Netball New Zealand, ending a bitter two-month dispute...

Silver Ferns collapse in third quarter as Diamonds go 2–0 up in Constellation Cup

The Silver Ferns suffered a heavy 68–51 defeat to the Australian Diamonds in Sydney, falling 2–0 behind in the Constellation Cup after a disastrous...

Mitchell urges swift resolution to Silver Ferns coaching standoff

Sports Minister Mark Mitchell has called on Sport New Zealand to intervene in Netball New Zealand’s ongoing coaching impasse with Dame Noeline Taurua, saying...

Diamonds overpower Silver Ferns in final quarter to win Constellation Cup opener

The Australian Diamonds defeated the Silver Ferns 69–52 in the opening Constellation Cup test in Melbourne after a dominant final quarter. New Zealand matched the...

Silver Ferns selector resigns

Former Silver Fern Gail Parata has resigned as a national selector in protest over the suspension of head coach Dame Noeline Taurua, questioning whether...

Silver Ferns squad named to defend Constellation Cup

A 14-strong Silver Ferns squad has been named to take on Australia in the Constellation Cup, with Amelia Walmsley the sole addition after impressing...

Netball NZ–Taurua dispute heads for legal showdown as mediation collapses

The standoff between Netball New Zealand and Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua is set to escalate into a formal legal process after mediation...

Netball NZ and Taurua deadlock deepens as fans lash out online

Netball New Zealand’s tense standoff with Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua has intensified after two days of failed mediation left her sidelined for...

Silver Ferns survive thriller against South Africa to seal Taini Jamison Series

The Silver Ferns pulled off a dramatic 57-56 win over South Africa in Invercargill to complete a 3-0 sweep of the Taini Jamison series. Facing...

Silver Ferns clinch Taini Jamison Trophy with 70-58 win over South Africa

The Silver Ferns secured the Taini Jamison Trophy in Napier with a 70-58 victory over South Africa, sealing the series 2-0. After a shaky start...

Silver Ferns overcome coaching turmoil with 77-51 rout of South Africa

The Silver Ferns brushed aside recent upheaval to thump South Africa 77-51 in the opening test of the Taini Jamison series in Auckland. Interim coach...

Silver Ferns name 14-strong squad for Taini Jamison Series under interim coach

The Silver Ferns have named a 14-player squad to face South Africa in the Taini Jamison Series, marking the first time in seven years...

Netball NZ stands down Taurua

Netball New Zealand (NNZ) has stood down Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua for the upcoming Taini Jamison Series against South Africa, following "unresolved...

New deal sees netball’s ANZ Premiership to Air Free-to-Air from 2026

Netball New Zealand has secured a new broadcast deal with TVNZ for the 2026 ANZ Premiership, moving all matches to free-to-air television. This ends a...

Silver Ferns take 3-0 lead in Constellation Cup series after crushing Australia in Perth

The Silver Ferns claimed their third-ever Constellation Cup victory after defeating Australia’s Diamonds 61-43 in Perth, marking the first time since 2006 that they’ve...

World Netball bans trans players from international matches

World Netball has introduced a ban on transgenders from participating in women's international netball competitions. The decision is effective immediately and follows the release of...

Silver Ferns knocked out of Nations Cup

The Silver Ferns narrowly missed a spot in the Nations Cup final after losing to England 58-57 in Leeds this morning. The Ferns lead by...

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