Dame Noeline Taurua.

Employment lawyer urges Netball NZ to take player complaints seriously

Swift action has been urged as uncertainty over Dame Noeline Taurua's coaching future continues ahead of the Constellation Cup series against Australia.

4:10pm

Grace Nweke pictured in 2024. File photo.

Scotty Stevenson: NZ Netball's best player wants her coach back

Analysis: Grace Nweke's plea to Dame Noeline Taurua to return to the Silver Ferns as head coach has created yet another headache for Netball New Zealand.

Mon, Sep 29

The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including Christopher Luxon defending the decision not to recognise Palestine, a Silver Ferns star has spoken out about the team’s coaching drama, and 2025’s Bird of the Year is named.

News in 90 Seconds September 29

The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including Christopher Luxon defending the decision not to recognise Palestine, a Silver Ferns star has spoken out about the team’s coaching drama, and 2025’s Bird of the Year is named.

Mon, Sep 29

Grace Nweke takes on South Africa in Invercargill

Grace Nweke's message to coach: 'We want you back Noels'

Star Silver Ferns shooter Grace Nweke has made it clear where she stands on the future of embattled coach Dame Noeline Taurua.

Mon, Sep 29

Netball NZ chief executive Jennie Wyllie speaks to 1News.

Exclusive: Netball NZ boss - 'I've got the skills' to stay on

Netball NZ CEO Jennie Wyllie says she doesn't want the saga to "drag on".

Fri, Sep 26

Martina Salmon in Silver Ferns v South Africa netball match and game 1 of the Taini Jamison Trophy at Eventfinda Stadium in Auckland

Silver Ferns thump South Africa in first test of Taini Jamison series

The team put the last two weeks of turmoil to one side by beating South Africa 77-51 in Auckland.

Mon, Sep 22

Silver Ferns defender Karin Burger.

Silver Ferns coaching controversy 'sad', 'frustrating' says Karin Burger

In an interview with 1News, senior player Burger says Dame Noeline Taurua's demotion on the eve of the South Africa series has not divided team.

Tue, Sep 16

Interim Silver Ferns coach Yvette McCausland-Durie said she was focused on upholding “the mana and legacy of the Silver Ferns brand”.

'Mix of emotions' as interim Silver Ferns coach steps up

Interim Silver Ferns coach Yvette McCausland-Durie admitted the team's brand had been "damaged" and there were some challenges to overcome.

Tue, Sep 16

Fallout from Netball NZ’s decision to suspend the Silver Ferns’ coach ahead of a home series continues to spread. 

Netball greats slam decision to stand down Dame Noeline Taurua

The Silver Ferns coach has been stood down ahead of this month’s Taini Jamison series.

Thu, Sep 11

Dame Noeline Taurua.

Netball NZ denies Dame Noeline Taurua-Ferns relationship breakdown

Dame Noeline has been stood down for the upcoming Taini Jamison Series against South Africa.

Wed, Sep 10

Dame Noeline Taurua.

Dame Noeline Taurua stood down as Silver Ferns coach for upcoming series

Yvette McCausland-Durie will step in as interim coach as unresolved high performance programme issues sideline Taurua.

Wed, Sep 10

August 2025
Silver Ferns shooter Grace Nweke in action for the Swifts in April.

Scotty Stevenson: Player exodus a symptom of netball’s bigger problem

Analysis: This country is good at making netballers, it’s just not that great at marketing them.

Thu, Aug 21

Silver Ferns shooter Grace Nweke in action for the Swifts in April.

Grace Nweke to play for Silver Ferns after being granted exemption

The star shooter now plays for the Swifts in Sydney but will be available for New Zealand for the next two years.

Mon, Aug 11

May 2025
Casey Kopua of New Zealand Silver Ferns challenges a shot in 2013.

Silver Ferns legend makes surprise return to elite netball

The former Silver Ferns captain is making her return as injury cover.

Fri, May 30

December 2024
Dame Noeline Taurua.

Silver Ferns to take on Nweke's Swifts at 2025 training camp

The Silver Ferns will be heading to Australia early next year for a nine-day training camp.

December 20, 2024

Kelly Jackson in action against England.

Defender Jackson takes top NZ netball honours for third straight year

Kelly Jackson, 28, joins midcourt legend Laura Langman as the only player to claim the trophy three times.

December 17, 2024

November 2024
Silver Fern Phoenix Karaka with daughter Pāma and the Constellation Cup.

Silver Ferns: 'It's the team I knew we could be' – Karaka

The defender was emotional as she told Te Karere she was "just proud to be a part of the team".

November 4, 2024

October 2024
The New Zealand Silver Ferns celebrate winning the Constellation Cup series

Dame Noeline Taurua reflects on successful Constellation Cup campaign

The Ferns went down in the final match in Melbourne last night, but claimed a 3-1 series victory.

October 31, 2024

Grace Nweke in action for the Silver Ferns.

Silver Ferns contemplate life without star shooter Grace Nweke

The towering attacker has dominated the Aussies, but will now cross the Tasman for the Super Netball League.

October 29, 2024

Silver Ferns begin their Constellation Cup celebrations.

'Next level': Silver Ferns reveal secret to Constellation turnaround

The NZ women have dominated the world champions throughout the trans-Tasman series.

October 28, 2024

Silver Fern defender Phoenix Karaka.

Phoenix Karaka returns for Silver Ferns Constellation Cup

Karaka missed the Taini Jamison series against England due to illness.

October 16, 2024

Grace Nweke in action for the Silver Ferns.

Silver Ferns avoid Taini Jamison sweep with victory over England

The touring Roses had already clinched the series with wins at Auckland and Porirua.

October 7, 2024

September 2024
Kelly Jackson consoles Claire O'Brien after her Silver Ferns debut.

Silver Ferns newbies learn tough lessons in England defeat

Parris Mason and Claire O'Brien were both involved in key plays at the end of the contest.

September 30, 2024

Funmi Fadoju and Grace Nweke contest the ball in Taini Jamison opener.

Silver Ferns slip to series-opening loss against England Roses

The rivals battled to a standstill, with the visitors emerging one goal better.

September 29, 2024

Icons and familiar favourites feature in the exhibition as Netball New Zealand (NNZ) celebrates 100 years in Aotearoa.

Netball legends turn out as 100-year netball exhibition opens

An exhibition at the Auckland Museum showcases the history of netball, from its origins using an actual basket.

September 6, 2024