The Silver Ferns have had their first win in Australia since 2019 and claimed the 2024 Constellation Cup with a defining 61-43 win over the Diamonds in the third test of the series in Perth.
New Zealand had to withstand a torrid and physical first half challenge from the world champions absorbing everything Australia could throw at them.
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Silver Ferns shooters Grace Nweke and Ameliaranne Ekenasio will no doubt have plenty of bruises after the victory but success will help with any pain.
In the second half the Ferns restricted their opponents to single-digit returns during the third and fourth quarters, 33-17.
Clean movement through the midcourt assisted with the win as Kate Heffernan proved strong in defence and the side clicked across the court.
The 18-goal winning margin followed hot on the heels of 14 and 11-goal margins in the opening two tests in New Zealand.
It was the first time they have won three Constellation Cup matches in a row in the same year and just the third time the Silver Ferns have won the Constellation Cup since its inception in 2010.
The fourth and final test is in Melbourne on Wednesday.