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    Jess Milne. Photo: supplied

    Titans signing rounds out Steel defensive circle

    Titans are made of Steel.

    Ekenasio happy to be back home at Pulse

    Photo: ODT files

    Ekenasio happy to be back home at Pulse

    Ameliaranne Ekenasio is heading home.

    Steel farewell Temu

    Steel farewell Temu

    Summer Temu will not play for the Southern Steel in 2026.

    Ashleigh Poi joins her sister at the Steel

    Christchurch's Ashleigh Poi (right) takes control of the ball under pressure from Auckland centre...

    Ashleigh Poi joins her sister at the Steel

    What is better than one Poi? Two.

    Happy Valley

    PHOTO: YAMMIE MCKENZIE PHOTOGRAPHY

    Happy Valley

    Valley Manawa netballers, coaches Steve Ross and Lisa Keech, and managers Denise More and Kara Cox celebrate with the Jessie Allen Trophy after winning the North Otago premier A...

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    Poignant connection with netball trophy

    St Hilda’s captain Aya Moetaua after winning the South Island secondary school title in Dunedin...

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    Poignant connection with netball trophy

    Like mother, like daughter. When St Hilda’s captain Aya Moetaua lifted the South Island secondary schools netball trophy this week, there was an engraving on the shield that meant more than most.

    Dunn returns but Lawson leaves

    Aliyah Dunn of the Steel and Kelly Jackson of the Pulse compete for the ball during a match...

    Dunn returns but Lawson leaves

    There is good news — and there is bad news.

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    St Hilda’s SI champions

    St Hilda’s Collegiate celebrate winning the South Island secondary schools title at the Edgar...

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    St Hilda’s SI champions

    There is no better feeling than winning on a home court.

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    Netballing sisters relishing court time

    St Kevin’s College netball sisters (from left) Chelsea, Allie and Tessa Laughton with mum and...

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    Netballing sisters relishing court time

    St Kevin’s College opponents are seeing double this week.

    Daunakamakama re-signs

    Rata beat Mossburn 47-27. PHOTO: ODT FILES.

    Daunakamakama re-signs

    Southern Steel midcourter Serina Daunakamakama has re-signed with the franchise for 2026.

    Heffernan, Munro-Nonoa staying with Steel

    Georgia Heffernan. File photo: Dunedin Netball

    Heffernan, Munro-Nonoa staying with Steel

    The Southern Steel are shaping up well ahead of the 2026 season.

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    Benefits for game in NZ from exodus to Australia, Muir says

    Lois Muir. File photo: Peter McIntosh

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    Benefits for game in NZ from exodus to Australia, Muir says

    While some have been quick to criticise New Zealand’s top netballers heading for Australia, a Silver Ferns coaching great offers a different perspective.

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    Southern Steel twins give back to sport

    Coaches (front, from left) Sophie Erwood, Sarah Cornwall and Abby Lawson with their Central...

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    Southern Steel twins give back to sport

    Netball has given a lot to Sophie Erwood and Abby Lawson through the years.

    Stythe signs for another season with Steel

    Carys Stythe. PHOTO: MICHAEL BRADLEY

    Stythe signs for another season with Steel

    After a breakout season, Carys Stythe has inked another year in the South.

    Steel secure star as Poi back next year

    Steel secure star as Poi back next year

    Southern Steel co-captain Kimiora Poi is locked in for another season in the South.

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    University-Albion makes it 3 premier titles on trot

    University-Albion A netballers celebrate winning a third straight Dunedin premier club title on...

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    University-Albion makes it 3 premier titles on trot

    And that makes it three.

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    Fierce rivals University, Physed to meet in final again

    Rata beat Mossburn 47-27. PHOTO: ODT FILES.

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    Fierce rivals University, Physed to meet in final again

    And so they meet again. After a tough competition, University Albion A and Physed A will meet in the Dunedin premier 1 final at the Edgar Centre this afternoon.

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    School teams set for big week

    St Hilda’s senior A netballers Mia Wall (left) and Aya Moetaua put the finishing touches on their...

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    School teams set for big week

    South Island netballers are in for a treat next week.

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    Player exodus proof of game’s precarious position

    Karin Burger (centre) celebrates with Tactix team-mates Jane Watson (left) and Paris Lokotui...

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    Player exodus proof of game’s precarious position

    Eight New Zealand netballers — an entire starting lineup and a reserve — are bolting for Australian courts after a change in eligibility laws.

    Lokotui leaves Tactix

    Rata beat Mossburn 47-27. PHOTO: ODT FILES.

    Lokotui leaves Tactix

    Paris Lokotui will not play for the Mainland Tactix in 2026.
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