"Excitement" and "identity" were the buzzwords at today's launch of the new domestic netball competition.

In a fitting tribute, Tania Dalton's farewell brought just as many laugh out loud moments as it did tears and heavy sobs.

Hundreds gathered to celebrate the life of former Silver Fern Tania Dalton, remembering her loyalty and infectious smile.

The memorial service for much loved former Silver Fern Tania Dalton will start at the time her family turned off her life support.

Engagement presents were stolen from the home of Tactix captain Jess Moulds.

COMMENT: Rachel Smalley says her heart breaks for Tania Dalton's family.

Friends and family will farewell the former Silver Ferns netballer and TV commentator on Monday.

"I think the memory that stood out...winning that world championship and Tania up on the table, singing and dancing," reflects Silver Ferns legend Irene van Dyk.

Tributes have already begun to flow for former Silver Ferns netballer.

Former Silver Fern netballer and Sky TV commentator Tania Dalton has had her life support turned off, her family says.

The Auckland District Health Board is investigating a privacy breach involving former Silver Fern Tania Dalton.

Tania Dalton is in a critical condition as family and friends pay tribute to an "incredible battler" after she collapsed during a touch rugby game.

A spokeswoman for Auckland Hospital said Tania Dalton's condition had worsened.

The Stars are the only start-up club in the newly formed six-team elite netball league established in the wake of last year's abrupt split.

Veteran defender Leana de Bruin has been named the inaugural captain of the Northern Stars.

The Silver Ferns' busy tour to South Africa and the UK is only the beginning of a jam-packed international schedule for the team in

The Silver Ferns have closed out their UK tour with a convincing 72-39 win over Wales in Cardiff.

A stunning 25-2 final quarter blitz has propelled the Silver Ferns to a massive 65-goal win over Wales in Cardiff this morning

The Silver Ferns have claimed a comprehensive 24-goal win over England in a strange, see-sawing affair in Liverpool this morning

After dropping their Quad Series opener against Australia, New Zealand travelled to Liverpool to face the English.

There is a reboot going on at one of the great netball schools.

The Silver Ferns will attempt to ease their frustration over their lacklustre start to the Quad Series by taking it out on England on Friday.

Australia have recorded their second win of the Netball Quad Series, overwhelming South Africa 62-46 in Durban this morning.

Australia's dominant win over the Silver Ferns in the Quad Series opener highlighted the Diamonds' enviable depth.

A slow start has proved costly for the Silver Ferns as they lost 57-50 to Australia in the opening Quad series netball match in Durban

The Ferns kick off their campaign against Australia in Durban early tomorrow morning, before travelling nearly 10,000km to England.

What makes a tough opponent is someone who plays with relentless intensity.

I worked on the family orchard in Motueka from when I was 14 to 21.

A top Auckland private school is taking legal action to fight moves that would bar new female students being selected for their elite sports teams.

Magic youngsters Kelly Jury and Sam Sinclair are in line to make their Silver Ferns debuts in January's Netball Quad Series.