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Swifts poach Nweke to Super Netball league

Aug 16

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Swifts poach Nweke to Super Netball league

Australia's Super Netball and the NSW Swifts have scooped Netball NZ for star shooter Grace Nweke.

Aug 16

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Slimmed-down ANZ Premiership in 2025

The Central Pulse and Waikato-BOP Magic will herald in a shortened era of ANZ Premiership netball in 2025.

Aug 7

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Ex Silver Fern Wilkins new Tactix coach

Returning to her netball roots, Donna Wilkins heads back to the Christchurch next year as Tactix head coach.

Aug 6

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Frew takes over as Southern Steel coach

A new coach for the Southern Steel with former player Wendy Frew taking over from departing Reinga Bloxham.

Silver Ferns trialists named for busy year

Aug 6

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Silver Ferns trialists named for busy year

Silver Ferns name 28 players for trials ahead of the Taini Jamison Trophy and Constellation Cup series.

Aug 4

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Mystics back-to-back in ANZ Premiership

The Northern Mystics become the third team to win back-to-back ANZ Premiership titles.

Pulse or Mystics to win ANZ Premiership?

Aug 2

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Pulse or Mystics to win ANZ Premiership?

The ANZ Premiership final between the Northern Mystics and Central Pulse has a 'anyone can win' feel to it.

Debbie Fuller named Silver Ferns assistant

Aug 1

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Debbie Fuller named Silver Ferns assistant

Experienced former player and coach Debbie Fuller has been confirmed as the Silver Ferns assistant coach.

Wills departs netball in NZ for Australia

Jul 29

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Wills departs netball in NZ for Australia

The domestic netball coaching ranks have been dealt a blow with Kiri Wills leaving the Stars for Australia.

Heartbreak for Tactix, Mystics into final

Jul 27

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Heartbreak for Tactix, Mystics into final

A strong final quarter pushed the Mystics to a win over the Tactix in the ANZ Premiership elimination final.

Tactix hosting Mystics in elimination final

Jul 24

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Tactix hosting Mystics in elimination final

Tactix prepare for another chance at making the ANZ Premiership decider when they host the Mystics.

Jul 24

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Mix of talent in NZ U-21 netball squad

Six new players feature in the NZ U-21 netball squad as they look towards the 2025 Netball World Youth Cup.

Jul 22

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Pulse beat Tactix for minor premiership

The Pulse storm into the ANZ Premiership grand final with a victory over their closest rivals, the Tactix.

Mystics defeat Stars to seal playoffs spot

Jul 21

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Mystics defeat Stars to seal playoffs spot

The Mystics were pushed all the way before nailing a hard-fought 63-55 win over the Stars in Auckland.

Magic beat Steel, await Mystics-Stars result

Jul 20

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Magic beat Steel, await Mystics-Stars result

The Waikato-BOP Magic now have a nervous wait after posting a 55-44 win over Southern Steel.

Slowing down busier than ever for Falkner

Jul 19

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Slowing down busier than ever for Falkner

Suiting up for the Stars in the ANZ Premiership was not high on the probability scale for Monica Falkner.

Stars steal last-gasp victory over Steel

Jul 16

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Stars steal last-gasp victory over Steel

In a back-and-forth battle, the Northern Stars edge the Southern Steel in bottom-of-the-table clash.

Magic beat Tactix to keep finals hopes alive

Jul 14

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Magic beat Tactix to keep finals hopes alive

The Magic have kept their ANZ Premiership hopes alive after posting a thrilling 51-49 win over the Tactix.

Mystics upset Pulse in netball premiership

Jul 13

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Mystics upset Pulse in netball premiership

The Mystics remain on track to secure a place in the ANZ Premiership playoffs after beating the Pulse.

Two key players now unavailable for Ferns

Jul 12

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Two key players now unavailable for Ferns

Jane Watson and Te Paea Selby-Rickit confirm they will be unavailable for Silver Ferns selection.