Stories by Bridget Tunnicliffe

The Tactix could be without influential defender Jane Watson again when the side hosts the Stars in a must win game in Christchurch this Sunday.

It's the fastest growing sport in our secondary schools but it struggles to get visibility, keep up with demand, and risks losing top players to other codes.

After eight rounds of netball and a 6-5 win-loss ratio the one constant for the South Auckland based Stars has been the shooting accuracy of captain Maia Wilson.

Former Black Stick Katie Glynn, who is now an assistant coach with Great Britain says keeping up with the top sides in the world is getting tougher.

Analysis - Out of the seven positions on a netball court wing defence is probably the least glamorous, yet it's causing Silver Ferns' coach Dame Noeline Taurua a few headaches ahead of the World Cup.

White Ferns' star Amelia Kerr got to live out scenes she only dreamed of as a child while playing in India's inaugural Women's Premier League (WPL).

Netball Jamaica has been fined GBP £5,000 (NZ $9,800) by the sports governing body after last year's series with the Silver Ferns turned into a farce.

Netball New Zealand's soon to be new head of high performance can't wait to resume his association with a sport that's already been a big part of his life.

Netball New Zealand Chief Executive Jennie Wyllie is confident the Silver Ferns are in a good position to defend their World Cup title in July.

Amy Christophers' first season for the Magic was way back in 2010 when Silver Ferns' legends Laura Langman, Irene van Dyk, and Casey Kopua were fixtures in the side.

Analysis - The 2021 ANZ Premiership final pitted the team with the best attacking record against the team with the best defensive record, and it wouldn't be a surprise if we see a repeat of that in…

Former Silver Fern and international beach volleyballer Anna Harrison is ditching the bikini on the New Zealand beach tour this summer.

Being good at netball has been life changing for the ANZ Premiership's latest import player Joyce Mvula.

Analysis - A Silver Ferns' starting line up is emerging but it will need to be peaking for July's World Cup in South Africa if New Zealand wants to retain the title, writes Bridget Tunnicliffe.

When Karin Burger was playing premier one netball in the Hutt Valley in 2014, Phoenix Karaka was making her Silver Ferns' debut.

The path towards the Netball World Cup will be brought into sharp focus when the Silver Ferns embark on their final international hit-out next week.

The Silver Ferns will finally have a full strength squad for the first time since March last year, when they compete in the Quad series early next year.

Silver Ferns' coach Dame Noeline Taurua says fitness shouldn't be a barrier for defenders Karin Burger and Jane Watson getting selected for the Quad Series.

When Jess Kerr presented Rebecca Burns with her White Ferns' debut cap four days ago she was quick to point out a fact that was nothing short of remarkable.

Sport New Zealand has unveiled its transgender guidelines for community sport, aimed at making participation more inclusive for trans athletes.

Silver Fern great Katrina Rore wore her heart on her sleeve and fought for every Test cap she got across her international career.

Artistic Swimming New Zealand wants to bust stigmas around the sport, formerly known as synchronised swimming, and get more boys and men to give it a go.

For some time netball was the only female team sport in New Zealand that would pay its elite players.

Silver Fern great Leigh Gibbs describes herself as a traditionalist and that's why, she argues, a two-point shot would be good for the seven-a-side game.

Having dealt with the first significant non-selection of her netball career Tiana Metuarau is looking forward to hitting the court with the FAST5 Ferns this weekend.