Netball
The history of netball
From playing nine-a-side 'basketball' in gym slips and stockings, to this week's Silver Ferns World Cup success. Our champion netball team has inspired today's visit to the sound archives of Ngā… Audio
INF says more sponsors needed to cover Silver Ferns prize-money
The head of the International Netball Federation says its first priority is to make sure teams can cover their costs of playing in the World Cup by bringing in more sponsorship. Audio
No prize money for Silver Ferns despite epic win
The Silver Ferns' World Cup victory has renewed questions about pay equity for female sportspeople, after officials confirmed there was no prize money for the winners. Women in Sport Aotearoa CEO… Video, Audio
Netball World Cup victory raises questions about pay parity
The Silver Ferns victory has reignited the debate about the pay parity in sport. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says she hasn't looked in detail at the differences between different sporting codes but… Audio
Norma Plummer: Taurua key to Silver Ferns' World Cup win
Legendary Australian netball coach Norma Plummer has lauded the Silver Ferns World Cup win over Australia, crediting Noeline Taurua for her masterclass in coaching. She spoke with Checkpoint reporter… Audio
Fans glued to game as Silver Ferns become world champions
Netball fans around the country have been celebrating the stunning World Cup win by the Silver Ferns following a tense, one-goal win over arch-rivals Australia this morning. Audio
Silver Ferns claim gold after staging ultimate comeback
The Silver Ferns victory over defending champions Australia in the Netball World Cup is being billed as the ultimate story of redemption, with the 52-51 win coming 16 years since the team last claimed… Video, Audio
New Zealand vs Australia - World Cup Netball Live
The Netball World Cup clash between New Zealand and Australia is underway at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool. Audio
Silver Ferns ‘very in tune’ with World Cup opponents
The Silver Ferns will face off against defending champions Australia at the Netball World Cup in Liverpool tonight. Sports reporter Ravinder Hunia spoke to Silver Ferns assistant coach Deb Fuller -… Audio
Fitness crucial for Silver Ferns World Cup squad - coach
Silver Ferns coach Noeline Taurua worked closely with High Performance Sport NZ to ensure she had the best all-round squad to compete at the Netball World Cup - putting players to a fitness test. Video, Audio
Rore confirmed in Silver Ferns squad for Netball World Cup
Katrina Rore has been named in the Silver Ferns' final 12 to compete at the 2019 Netball World Cup in Liverpool, after receiving medical clearance to play.
Silver Ferns headed to World Cup
The Silver Ferns' quest for World Cup glory officially kicks into gear tonight as the team leaves New Zealand - bound for the tournament in England. Clay Wilson caught up with defender Katrina Rore at… Audio
Initiatives launched to keep boys playing netball
A regional netball association will run a secondary school tournament for boys in September as a way of keeping more of them involved in the sport. The increasing interest from boys comes as the New… Audio
ANZ: We do not support Maria Folau’s views
One of Netball New Zealand's major sponsors, ANZ, has raised concerns about Maria Folau's support for her husband after she shared his social media post calling for donations. Sports reporter Clay… Video, Audio
Netball NZ to take action to support te reo during games after complaints
Netball New Zealand is backing the use of te reo Māori on the courts, after two Tauranga kura copped complaints for speaking Māori during their games. Māori News Correspondent Leigh-Marama McLachlan… Audio
Caster Semenya allowed to run without medication
Double Olympic champion Caster Semenya will be able to run in her favoured 800 metres event without medication to lower her testosterone levels until an appeal has been ruled on.
Silver Ferns coach admits underestimating Northern Stars
Former Silver Ferns coach Yvonne Willering admits she underestimated the Northern Stars determination to qualify for an inaugural ANZ Premiership grand final. Audio
Netball World Cup Predictions: The Silver Ferns final 12
With New Zealand's Netball World Cup squad unveiled on Thursday, Ravinder Hunia weighs in on who has done enough to earn a plane ticket to Liverpool in July.
Taurua makes intentions clear
Analysis - Silver Ferns coach Noeline Taurua's final squad of 12 players for the Netball World Cup in July clearly outlines her intentions for Liverpool - writes netball reporter Ravinder Hunia.
Katrina Rore returns to Silver Ferns
Former captain Katrina Rore has made a return to the Silver Ferns, being named in the New Zealand world cup netball squad in Invercargill this afternoon. Video, Audio