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Court side icon’s name etched among the greats

Joyce Walsh has given over 50 years of service to netball. Photo: Supplied

Court side icon’s name etched among the greats

Two years ago Joyce Walsh’s heart stopped beating for 33 minutes and she spent 66 days in hospital. Now the well-known Christchurch netball icon has been recognised with a Netball NZ service award.

Paris comes to the Mainland for a fresh start

Paris Lokotui has now joined the Mainland National Netball League side after moving from...

Paris comes to the Mainland for a fresh start

Paris Lokotui is one of New Zealand’s most promising players - and was on the cusp of a Silver Ferns debut before injury struck. Now eight months after surgery, the 21-year-old has moved to Christchurch.

10-court Netsal Centre build under way

An artist's impression of the completed Netsal Centre at Ngā Puna Wai Sports Hub. Image: Supplied

10-court Netsal Centre build under way

A $16.5 million bid to ensure the future of netball in Canterbury is finally under way.

Century-old club gets new look

Century-old Christchurch netball club gets new look

Technical Netball players can take their game to the next level after the club was awarded a grant to buy new uniforms.

Silver Ferns team named for Comm Games

Gina Crampton in action for the Silver Ferns against Australia last year. Photo: Getty Images

Silver Ferns team named for Comm Games

A 12-strong New Zealand netball team has been announced to represent their country at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

Mid Canterbury Netball to mark big milestone

Mid Canterbury Netball centre manager Erin Tasker is keen to hear from people wanting to help...

Help needed to mark Mid Canterbury Netball's big milestone

Mid Canterbury Netball is set to celebrate its centenary year in 2023 - and the organisation is keen to mark the occasion in style.

So far ahead goal shoot able to take early seat

Steel player George Fisher in action during the ANZ Premiership netball match between the Tactix...

So far ahead goal shoot able to take early seat

The Southern Steel dominated the Tactix in Christchurch on Sunday.

Tactix take on Steel in ANZ Premiership

The Tactix prepare to take on the Southern Steel at Christchurch Arena. Photo: Geoff Sloan

'Battle of the South': Tactix take on Steel in ANZ Premiership opener

The ANZ Premiership returns to Christchurch on Sunday with last year's grand finalists the Trident Homes Tactix taking on the Southern Steel at Christchurch Arena.

Twice as nice: Doubling up international careers

Southern Steel netballer Kate Heffernan joined a special club when she made her debut for the Silver Ferns. Here are a few other Kiwi double internationals with good stories to tell.

Centenary celebrations at netball centre postponed

The organising committee has made the difficult decision to postpone Christchurch Netball's...

Centenary celebrations at Christchurch Netball Centre on hold

Christchurch Netball’s centenary celebrations have been put on hold until next year, with organisers erring on the side of caution after the latest Covid outbreak.

Oldest former Silver Fern marks milestone birthday

Birthday girl: Oldest former Silver Fern turns 100 in Christchurch today

New Zealand’s oldest surviving Silver Fern Oonah Shannahan is celebrating her 100th birthday in Christchurch today.

New stadium a game-changer for the community

North Canterbury Sport and Recreation Trust chairperson Don Robertson (left) and Waimakariri...

New stadium a game-changer for the community

With Mainpower Stadium now open for business in Rangiora, North Canterbury is looking to its next big project - a new stadium in Kaiapoi.

Saints and UC play off in sudden death semi

Saints, UC play off in sudden death Christchurch premier netball semi-final

Saints and University of Canterbury will battle it out on Tuesday for the opportunity to dethrone reigning Christchurch premier netball champion Lincoln University.

‘Legend’ status for Selwyn Netball Centre stalwart

Selwyn Netball Centre stalwart Kathy Hely has been named an ANZ Local Legend.

Halswell and Hornby ready for preliminary final

Matt Black takes the ball to the line for Halswell against the Northern Bulldogs. Photo: Chris...

Halswell, Hornby set to clash in preliminary final for right to challenge Linwood

Halswell have cleared a major hurdle in their bid to make their first Canterbury league premier grand final since 2014. Now their next obstacle - the Hornby Panthers - await them in Saturday's preliminary final.

Canterbury, Lincoln universities only unbeaten netball teams

University of Canterbury and Lincoln University remain the only two unbeaten teams with two rounds to play in the Christchurch netball premier competition.

Kereru, Technical play out game of the round

Kereru, Technical play out game of the round in premier netball

The final run home belonged to Kereru as they overcame Technical to close out a 44-41 victory in Christchurch’s premier netball competition.

Lincoln Uni in top spot on premier netball table

Lincoln University secured top spot after winning a nail biter against Kereru A at Bishopdale on...

Lincoln Uni in top spot after Christchurch premier netball round-robin

Reigning champions Lincoln University have finished top of the ladder at the end of the Christchurch Netball Centre premier competition round-robin.

Steel unable to match energised Tactix side

Te Huinga Reo Selby-Rickit, of the Southern Steel, has room to move during the round six ANZ...

Steel unable to match energised Tactix side

It was a spirited second half. But in the end the Southern Steel had left itself too much to do.

Late goal keeps Tactix winless

Grace Nweke scored a late goal to give the Northern Mystics a win over the Mainland Tactix. Photo...

Late goal keeps Tactix winless

Northern Mystics shooter Grace Nweke secured the winning goal in the closing seconds to give her side a thrilling 53-52 win over the Mainland Tactix last night.

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