The future of netball's elite domestic league is up in the air once more, after Netball NZ ended negotiations with investors Anna Mowbray and Ali Williams.

The stand-off that sunk Netball NZ’s privatisation deal

Behind Netball NZ's shock decision to walk away lies a question of whether the national body was being asked to bankroll its own handover.

Sat, Nov 7

Erena Mikaere

Ex-Silver Fern reveals 'devastating' impact of domestic league uncertainty

Erena Mikaere admits the situation has had a significant effect on her trust in Netball NZ.

Wed, Nov 4

Ali Williams (L) and Anna Mowbray (R) arrive during the 2026 Halberg Awards at Spark Arena on February 16, 2026 in Auckland, New Zealand.

Ali Williams rules out rebel league after deal with Netball NZ falls over

Netball NZ pulled the pin on negotiations with him and wife Anna Mowbray just eight weeks after signing a term sheet with the investors.

Tue, Nov 3

Netball NZ chief executive Jennah Wootten.

'Regrettable': Netball NZ apologises after comp decision leaks to media

Chief executive Jennah Wootten said players should have been told first about the collapse of the proposed private competition.

Mon, Nov 2

Mowbray and Williams – who are also co-owners of A-League side Auckland FC – planned to establish a private franchise league to replace the ANZ Premiership.

Mowbray-Williams 'devastated' as Netball NZ blow whistle on league

Mowbray and Williams – who are also co-owners of A-League side Auckland FC – planned to establish a private franchise league to replace the ANZ Premiership, following months of uncertainty about the competition's future.

Fri, Oct 30

New Zealand celebrate with the trophy after winning the Constellation Cup series between Australia Diamonds and New Zealand Silver Ferns at John Cain Arena.

'Bittersweet': Silver Ferns go down in final Constellation Cup match

New Zealand won the series 3-1 despite last night's loss in Melbourne.

Thu, Oct 29

Jessie Grenvold of Australia Diamonds and Grace Nweke of the Silver Ferns battle for the ball in the third Test.

Live scores: Silver Ferns v Australia Diamonds, fourth Test

Follow all the action from Melbourne with our live scoring. The Test starts at 9.30pm NZT.

Wed, Oct 28

Silver Ferns celebrate victory and a series win with one game to spare during Game 3 of the Constellation Cup series between the Australian Diamonds and the New Zealand Silver Ferns at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Sunday, October 25, 2026.

'We've suffered': Silver Ferns savour Constellation Cup triumph

The Silver Ferns added the Constellation Cup to their Commonwealth Games title after a dramatic come-from-behind 52-49 win over Australia in Sydney.

Mon, Oct 26

New Zealand’s Kariin Burger.

Live scores: Silver Ferns v Australia, third Test

The Test in Sydney, starts at 6pm

Sun, Oct 25

New Zealand’s Grace Nweke.

Silver Ferns defeat Diamonds, edge closer to No.1

Last claiming the Constellation Cup in 2024, New Zealand can win back bragging rights when the four-game series heads to Sydney on Sunday.

Thu, Oct 22

The Silver Ferns won the first Test.

Live scores: Silver Ferns v Australia Diamonds

Follow the second Test in the Constellation Cup live.

Wed, Oct 21

New Zealand’s Kelly Jackson.

'Clinical': Brave new netball world as Silver Ferns stun Diamonds

The Commonwealth Games gold medallists picked up in Auckland where they left off in Glasgow with a 56-50 series-opening win at Spark Arena on Sunday.

Mon, Oct 19

September 2026
Te Paea Selby-Rickit, who hasn't played in the black dress since 2023.

Selby-Rickit ends Silver Ferns hiatus for Constellation Cup series

The former international returns to New Zealand’s squad for next month’s series against Australia, alongside Peta Toeava and Parris Mason.

Mon, Sep 28

Silver Ferns head coach Dame Noeline Taurua.

Dame Noeline Taurua retained as Silver Ferns coach through 2027

Following a successful Commonwealth Games campaign, Dame Noeline Taurua has been confirmed to stay with the Silver Ferns until after the 2027 Netball World Cup.

Thu, Sep 17

Anna Mowbray

Anna Mowbray wants to make NZ 'the undisputed home of world netball'

Netball New Zealand confirmed it had signed a "non-binding term sheet" with the entrepreneur and her husband, former All Black Ali Williams.

Tue, Sep 1

August 2026
Silver Ferns star Grace Nweke

Silver Fern Grace Nweke commits to another three years in Australia

The move comes as many of New Zealand's top players head overseas amid uncertainty around the future of domestic netball.

Thu, Aug 27

Ana Noovao in action for Auckland in 1992.

Former Silver Ferns captain Ana Noovao dies aged 58

Ana Noovao was described as an "exceptionally gifted midcourter, with superb vision and the power to lead".

Tue, Aug 11

Dame Noeline Taurua.

'Long time between dreams': Dame Noeline on Silver Ferns’ Comm Games gold

The Silver Ferns defeated Jamaica 56-48 in a tightly contested final, claiming New Zealand's first Commonwealth Games netball title since 2010.

Mon, Aug 3

The Silver Ferns celebrate after beating Jamaica 56-48 to win Commonwealth Games gold in Glasgow.

Silver Ferns end Commonwealth Games gold drought with win over Jamaica

The Silver Ferns have secured a 56-48 victory over Jamica to conclude a seven game winning streak at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland.

Mon, Aug 3

July 2026
Karin Burger of New Zealand, New Zealand Silver Ferns v Jamaica, pool B netball match of the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games at OVO Hydro, Glasgow, Scotland on Sunday, July 26, 2026.

Silver Ferns overcome Jamaica at Commonwealth Games

Dame Noeline Taurua's side have beaten the Sunshine Girls for the first time in almost four years, winning 53-48 in Glasgow.

Mon, Jul 27

NNZ Board Chair Alastair Carruthers said the loss has been covered by drawing on the organisation's cash reserves, which was unsustainable.

ANZ Premiership to post $3.7m loss as future clouded in doubt

Netball NZ said despite drawing "great crowds and viewers", the domestic competition was under "real commercial strain".

Fri, Jul 24

A disappointed Maddy Gordon of the Silver Ferns and Grace Nweke after losing the Constellation Cup Netball match.

Fears ANZ Premiership may be put on hold next year

1News understands Netball New Zealand is seriously considering putting the ANZ Premiership competition on ice for financial reasons.

Thu, Jul 23

May 2026
Jennah Wootten has been appointed as Netball New Zealand's chief executive officer.

Netball NZ boss appointed, acknowledges 'tough' 12 months for sport

Netball New Zealand said one of the most experienced sports and major events leaders will helm the country's largest women's sport.

Thu, May 21

Gina Crampton

Former Silver Fern Gina Crampton to join defending champion Tactix

The 34-year-old is taking up a short-term injury replacement contract with the Canterbury side

Wed, May 13

February 2026
Dame Noeline’s future as the team’s coach remains unclear.

Nweke's support for Dame Noeline pulled from Halbergs nomination

In September, the captain for the third and final Test against South Africa spoke out in support of the sidelined coach following the Ferns' win.

Tue, Feb 3