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Sonny Fai's life was tragically cut short after drowning off the west Auckland coast. Photo / Greg Bowker

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Taken too soon: The Sonny Fai tragedy

18 Jan, 2018 5:00am
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Sonny Fai's brilliant but short league career was sparked by $20 loan from his mother.

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NZ Rugby in talks to launch pro women's league

16 Dec, 2017 8:07pm
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NZ Rugby is preparing to take the plunge into fully professionalising the women's game

The tacking duel between Team NZ, Council and Government officials continues over hosting the 2021 America's Cup. Photo / Brett Phibbs

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Inside the backroom maneouvrings of America's Cup

10 Dec, 2017 5:00am
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The America's Cup runneth over with opportunities and tension, writes Dana Johannsen.

The council has two options left to choose from after ruling out a 220m extension to the Halsey St Wharf. The green option is likely to be chosen. Photo / Herald Graphic

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Am Cup: Only one option really in play

24 Nov, 2017 4:35pm
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Team base option favoured by the government was originally discounted by Auckland Council

A J Class demonstration race during day 1 of the America's Cup match. File photo / Getty Images

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Classic yachts and royals among Cup plans

23 Nov, 2017 5:00am
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Classic yachts and a royal visit are all part of Auckland's plans for the America's Cup.

San Francisco 2013. Photo / Brett Phibbs

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America's Cup: Can Auckland revive the old black magic?

20 Nov, 2017 9:37am
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The Auckland editions of the America's Cup are considered the high water mark for regattas

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Sailor of the year; master of understatement

9 Nov, 2017 6:00pm
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Peter Burling was typically understated after scooping sailing's top honour.

Peter Burling of New Zealand at the helm of Team Brunel. Photo / Tom Martienssen / Volvo Ocean Race

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Rough start for NZ sailors

8 Nov, 2017 5:00am
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Leg two of Volvo Ocean Race is a rough introduction to the realities of ocean racing.

Laura Langman could be back directing traffic for the Silver Ferns ahead of next year's Commonwealth Games, but it is more likely she will take a cautious approach. Photo/ Photosport

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Langman still a chance for Comm Games

2 Nov, 2017 4:24pm
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Netball NZ are guarded about talk of Laura Langman's future with the Silver Ferns.

Hamish Bond posted an image on social media following his crash. Photo / Instagram @hamish_bond

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Bond 'missing a fair bit of skin' after crash

30 Oct, 2017 10:20am
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Hamish Bond is recovering at home following a nasty crash over weekend

AkzoNobel have been in turmoil since last weekend. Photo / Supplied

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Controversy buffets ocean race start

24 Oct, 2017 5:00am
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The saga's latest twist saw AkzoNobel submit their final crew list to race management.

Team NZ boss Grant Dalton was forced to include a

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Law to fast-track America's Cup set-up

22 Oct, 2017 5:00am
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Special legislation will likely be enabled to ensure Auckland can host the America's Cup.

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Challengers set to preview TNZ's plans

15 Oct, 2017 5:00am
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Kiwi syndicate plans to invite interested teams to see plans for new monohull class.

Caitlin Thwaites of Australia fakes out Silver Ferns defender Katrina Grant. Photo / Getty

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Australia romp past Silver Ferns, again

14 Oct, 2017 6:58pm
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The Silver Ferns have rounded out a horror series with their worst performance of the year

The Silver Ferns performances across the Constellation Cup have given coach Janine Southby and her management team plenty to contemplate. Photo/PHOTOSPORT

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Tough questions being asked of Ferns

13 Oct, 2017 5:28pm
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The Silver Ferns programme has unravelled in the space of 10 days.

It hasn't been a happy Constellation Cup series for Silver Ferns skipper Katrina Grant, but she says her side are not imploding off the court. Photo/PHOTOSPORT.

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Ferns skipper defends team culture

12 Oct, 2017 7:15pm
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Katrina Grant is determined to ensure her side won't implode as the pressure mounts

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Ferns slump to third straight defeat

11 Oct, 2017 11:22pm
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Australia have taken out the Constellation Cup for a fifth straight year.

Te Paea Selby-Rickit of the Silver Ferns shoots over Courtney Bruce of the Diamonds during the Constellation Cup netball match New Zealand Silver Ferns V Australian Diamonds. Photo / Photosport.co.nz

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As it happened: Silver Ferns v Australia

11 Oct, 2017 8:52pm
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All the action from the third test between the Australian Diamonds and the Silver Ferns

Silver Ferns midcourter Sam Sinclair exhibiting the frustration the whole team feel after their poor start to the Constellation Cup. Photo/PHOTOSPORT.

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Silver Ferns running out of time

9 Oct, 2017 8:00pm
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The Silver Ferns have limited time on the training court to address their shortcomings

Silver Ferns defender Jane Watson will get another chance against the Diamonds after being called in as cover for the Australian leg of the Constellation Cup. Photo/PHOTOSPORT.

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Silver Ferns forced to make changes

9 Oct, 2017 9:31am
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The Ferns have added Jane Watson to their side for the Aussie leg of the Constellation Cup

Silver Ferns shooter Te Paea Selby-Rickit wrestles Australia's Courtney Bruce for the ball. The Ferns put themselves under pressure with poor execution on attack. Photo/PHOTOSPORT

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Ferns helping restore Aussie confidence

8 Oct, 2017 5:57pm
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What appeared the most open Constellation Cup in years has been quickly slammed shut.

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Ordinary Ferns overpowered by Australia

8 Oct, 2017 3:45pm
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The Silver Ferns have all but thrown away the Constellation Cup.

Sam Sinclair added much-needed drive and energy on attack and defence but her elevation to the starting side may set back Shannon Francois. Photo / Photosport

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Frustrating Ferns have boss fuming

7 Oct, 2017 5:00am
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Southby is sick of see-sawing results and may be looking to introduce changes.

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Silver Ferns blow golden opportunity

5 Oct, 2017 9:20pm
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The Silver Ferns missed their chance to rack up rare back-to-back victories over Australia

Rookie defender Kelly Jury is hoping to back up a strong maiden outing against Australia last month with a commanding performance in tonight's Constellation Cup opener. Photo/PHOTOSPORT

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Jury the Silver Ferns' silver bullet?

4 Oct, 2017 5:27pm
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Kelly Jury has been talked up as the solution to the Silver Ferns' long-time tormentor

Silver Ferns vice-captain Maria Tutaia had a couple of rare hit-outs at goal shoot during last month's Taini Jamison series against England. Photo/PHOTOSPORT.

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Mystery surrounds Ferns' starting side

4 Oct, 2017 2:25pm
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The task of predicting the Silver Ferns starting 7 has become more complicated this season

Silver Ferns coach Janine Southby said her side have paid particular attention to their off-court processes in the lead-up to this year's Constellation Cup. Photo/PHOTOSPORT.

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How Ferns dropped the ball off the court

3 Oct, 2017 5:24pm
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Janine Southby admits the Silver Ferns let themselves down off the court last season

Australian Diamonds coach Lisa Alexander and goal attack Susan Pettitt. Photo / Getty

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Netball Australia's ambition hurting Diamonds

2 Oct, 2017 7:51pm
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Lisa Alexander believes Australia's domestic league is hurting her national team.

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Ferns need to address positional shortages

2 Oct, 2017 5:30pm
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The Silver Ferns may be forced into experimentation mode in this month's Constellation Cup

Team NZ says they'd like to keep Aotearoa but a museum would be a good option. Photo / Ricardo Pinto

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Future up in the air for TNZ's raceboat

30 Sep, 2017 5:00am
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Plans are yet to be made for radical boat that carried Kiwi crew to victory in Bermuda.

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Auckland gets deadline to make Cup work

30 Sep, 2017 5:00am
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Regatta will go to Italy if council cannot commit to updating Auckland waterfront.

Luna Rossa boss Patrizio Bertelli, left, told Turin newspaper <i>La Stampa</i> the Italian camp loaned Team NZ their test platform

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Confusion how the monohulls decision reached

30 Sep, 2017 5:00am
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The America's Cup community is divided. Just how did the teams decide to switch boats?

Team New Zealand skipper Glenn Ashby. Photo / Getty

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Team NZ skipper in doubt for Cup defence

29 Sep, 2017 4:36pm
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The man who led Team New Zealand to glory in Bermuda is yet to recommit.

Emirates Team New Zealand MD Grant Dalton. Photo / Chris Cameron.

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Johannsen: Boats the big issue for Am Cup

29 Sep, 2017 2:50pm
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What we will have at the next event in Auckland is slower, less maneouvrable boats.

Blair Tuke and Peter Burling pose with the Volvo Ocean Race trophy as they individually set off to win the cup. Photo: Nick Reed/NZ Herald.

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Burling and Tuke ready to face off

28 Sep, 2017 2:04pm
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NZ sailing's most celebrated double act are getting used to life on opposite sides.

Among rules to be revealed is how many boats each team will be allowed to construct. Photo / Amory Ross

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America's Cup formula is firmly secured

24 Sep, 2017 6:58am
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The devil will be in the detail. Dana Johannsen highlights what to expect.

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Ferns to capitalise on Diamonds disarray

17 Sep, 2017 5:00am
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The Ferns will face an Australian team going through a rare period of turmoil.

Kiwi-baiting Aussie skipper Jimmy Spithill wants to be part of an America's Cup challenge off Auckland. Photo / Brett Hemmings / Red Bull Content Pool

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Spithill: I want in on Cup game

16 Sep, 2017 5:00am
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Aussie Jimmy Spithill admits he's obsessed and still hurt after his America's Cup loss.

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Souness ousts Rasmussen in Ferns line-up

15 Sep, 2017 1:00pm
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Whitney Souness has edged Grace Rasmussen for a place in the Silver Ferns midcourt

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Tutaia still learning new tricks

14 Sep, 2017 3:35pm
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Maria Tutaia says the shift to goal shoot is the refresher she needs to build her arsenal.

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England captain praised for aftermatch speech

14 Sep, 2017 10:17am
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England netball skipper last night won fans over with her support of Maori Language Week.

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Silver Ferns show character to claim series

13 Sep, 2017 9:21pm
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The Silver Ferns tonight delivered a fittingly passionate performance to fend off England.

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Big Read: Ferns' support act now the anchor

12 Sep, 2017 6:31pm
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Ask anyone in the Ferns camp about Grant and they will mention her renowned training ethic

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English Roses Silver Ferns' real rivals

11 Sep, 2017 5:00am
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England will fancy chances of first ever series win over NZ.

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Kersten makes unexpected Ferns debut

10 Sep, 2017 7:59pm
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The Silver Ferns ranks continue to grow.

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Silver Ferns fall to England again

10 Sep, 2017 2:33pm
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The Taini Jamison series will go to a decider after England pulled off a gutsy win over NZ

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Defender's re-entry to test arena explosive

9 Sep, 2017 5:00am
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Fakahokotau provides the spark needed to blunt England attack at right time.

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Silver Ferns pull away to beat England

7 Sep, 2017 9:30pm
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The Silver Ferns have opened the Taini Jamison series with a hard-fought win over England.

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Pressure goes back on new group of Ferns

6 Sep, 2017 3:24pm
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Competition in the Silver Ferns camp has ramped up another notch as a new group assembles.

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Ekenasio back for Fast5 Ferns

5 Sep, 2017 4:01pm
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Silver Ferns shooter Ameliaranne Ekenasio will soon be back on court for New Zealand.

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Silver Ferns: Jury may be answer to long-term problem

4 Sep, 2017 12:08pm
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The Silver Ferns may finally have found the antidote to the dominance of Caitlin Bassett.

The inclusion of Kelly Jury (centre) at goal keep proved a masterstroke for the Silver Ferns. Photo / Michael Bradley

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Silver Ferns silence doubters

4 Sep, 2017 5:00am
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And just like that, international netball has gotten interesting again.

Silver Ferns defender Kelly Jury contests the ball against Diamonds sharpshooter Caitlin Bassett. Photo / Michael Bradley

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Silver Ferns silence critics

3 Sep, 2017 8:58pm
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Ferns stamp out questions over the strength of NZ league with 10-goal win over Australia

The Silver Ferns celebrate after defeating Australia to win the Quad Series. Photo / Getty

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Silver Ferns stun Australia to take title

3 Sep, 2017 5:50pm
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The Silver Ferns pulled off a stunning 10-goal win over Australia to claim the Quad Series

Emirates Team New Zealand helmsman Peter Burling and skipper Glenn Ashby hold aloft the America's Cup. Photo/ Chris Cameron

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Team NZ handout has strings

3 Sep, 2017 7:17am
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The government is seeking to have input in design and shape of the 36th America's Cup.

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Dirt flying at grassroots level

3 Sep, 2017 5:00am
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Divorce between two sporting bodies leaves more questions than answers.

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Deciders should provide good gauge

2 Sep, 2017 5:00am
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The Kiwi side is under pressure to deliver a confident and assured performance.

Kadeen Corbin, Helen Housby and Chelsea Pitman of England celebrate their four-goal win over the Silver Ferns. Are we set to see more scenes like these? Photo / Photosport

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Silver Ferns rebuild looking shaky

31 Aug, 2017 1:19pm
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Predictions of a Australia v England Commonwealth Games final don't seem so fanciful now.

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Silver Ferns beaten by England

30 Aug, 2017 7:57pm
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Live updates from the Quad Series game between the Silver Ferns and England.

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Silver Ferns need more defensive bite

28 Aug, 2017 5:11pm
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Silver Ferns coach Janine Southby is asking for a bigger defensive effort against England.

Karla Mostert of South Africa looks to pass during the 2017 Netball Quad Series match between the New Zealand Silver Ferns and the South Africa. Photo / Getty

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Ferns get shaky win over South Africa

26 Aug, 2017 9:06pm
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The new-look Silver Ferns have made a circumspect start to the international season

Whitney Souness has had a busy fortnight. Photo / Doug Sherring

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Netball: Souness next to debut

26 Aug, 2017 5:00am
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Silver Ferns' quest to rejuvenate their ranks looks set to continue tonight.