Netball NZ chief executive Jennie Wyllie.

Netball NZ boss Jennie Wyllie resigns

Wyllie was under scrutiny after the standing down and reinstatement of Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua this year.

December 18, 2025

New Zealand celebrate with the trophy after their victory in the England Vitality Roses v New Zealand Silver Ferns at AO Arena, Manchester, England on Wednesday 19 November 2025 (UK time).

Silver Ferns prevail in tight final match, win series 2-1

The 55-49 victory at Manchester's AO Arena came at the end of a tumultuous season for NZ’s national netball team.

November 20, 2025

Dame Noeline Taurua.

'I'll be professional' – Dame Noeline on relationship with Netball NZ boss

Netball NZ chief executive Jennie Wyllie has said it will take time to re-build trust with the Silver Ferns head coach following her reinstatement.

November 3, 2025

The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including a stabbing attack in the UK is not a terror incident, Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua speaks for the first time since her stand down, and the King takes one more thing from his disgraced brother

News in 90 Seconds November 3

The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including a stabbing attack in the UK is not a terror incident, Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua speaks for the first time since her stand down, and the King takes one more thing from his disgraced brother.

November 3, 2025

Dame Noeline Taurua.

'Horrific': Dame Noeline Taurua breaks silence after shock suspension

Asked if she felt vindicated by her reinstatement, the Silver Ferns coach said there was "a long way to go".

November 3, 2025

Former Silver Ferns captain reacts to the reinstated coach being left home during a Northern tour.

Langman queries Netball NZ's latest 'crucial' call on Dame Noeline

Silver Ferns captain speaks out on the decision to leave reinstated coach Dame Noeline Taurua off the Northern Tour.

October 31, 2025

Dame Noeline Taurua.

Netball NZ CEO acknowledges 'hurt' from Dame Noeline saga

"We are obviously very regretful for the impact it's had on everyone. We never wanted to be here, never wanted it to play out in this way," said chief executive Jennie Wyllie.

October 28, 2025

Former Silver Ferns coach Yvonne Willering.

Former Silver Ferns coach questions timing of Dame Noeline's return

Yvonne Willering says Netball NZ bowed to pressure rather than making a strategic decision and calls for wider review of governance.

October 26, 2025

Grace Nweke in action for the Silver Ferns in game two of the recent series against South Africa.

Grace Nweke doubles down on support for Dame Noeline

On the eve of the Constellation Cup series against Australia, Silver Ferns goal shoot Nweke says she stands by her recent televised comments.

October 15, 2025

Former Silver Fern Gail Parata spoke to Breakfast following the recent suspension of Dame Noeline Taurua.

Former Silver Ferns selector slams handling of coach saga

"I believe there are no other high performance coaches in New Zealand currently that can take this team to the World Cup," Gail Parata said.

October 15, 2025

Silver Ferns defender Karin Burger in action against South Africa in the recent Taini Jamison Trophy series.

New Silver Ferns skipper: 'Leading by example is key'

Karin Burger has been appointed as New Zealand's captain on an interim basis amidst the fallout of the Dame Noeline Taurua coaching controversy.

October 9, 2025

Dame Noeline Taurua.

Silver Ferns coaching saga edges towards legal showdown

The rift between Dame Noeline Taurua and Netball NZ has deepened, with failed talks now pushing the high-profile dispute toward a potential employment investigation.

October 5, 2025

Dame Noeline Taurua.

'My views are different' Taurua speaks amid Silver Ferns coaching saga

Earlier today, Netball New Zealand (NNZ) confirmed a resolution had not yet been reached in time for the Constellation Cup series against Australia later this month.

October 4, 2025

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.

October 3, 2025

September 2025
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.

September 29, 2025

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.

September 29, 2025

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".

September 26, 2025

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.

September 16, 2025

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.

September 16, 2025

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.

September 11, 2025

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.

September 10, 2025

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.

August 21, 2025

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.

August 11, 2025

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.

May 30, 2025

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