Mwai Kumwenda talks to the Herald about her career, netball in Malawi and a tough childhood.

Individual performances will be just as important as achieving team goals for the Silver Ferns in next week's series against Malawi.

Ferns will be at full strength against Malawi despite their intense schedule.

The debate over the level of physicality in netball is once again a big talking point.

A series of substandard performances during the Constellation Cup has made the selection of the Silver Ferns side for this month's series against Malawi more difficult than initially expected.

Last-minute meltdown leaves NZ empty-handed and upset at manner of loss.

Super shooter Caitlin Bassett has come off the bench to clinch a thrilling 50-49 comeback win over NZ and complete a 4-1 Constellation Cup netball series triumph.

Test against Diamonds shows long-time goal shoot has a real rival.

Cathrine Latu is covered in bruises. Maria Tutaia is tired of being "steamrolled".

It wasn't quite the result required – but this was a performance full of passion, heart and energy, if a still a little untidy.

As well as trying to inspire a surprise victory, Irene van Dyk needs to avoid a rare personal hat-trick tonight against the Diamonds.

It's difficult to see any grounds for optimism at all, but both coach Wai Taumaunu and captain Casey Kopua believe the Silver Ferns can salvage this Constellation Cup series.

The Adelaide graveyard continues and on this evidence the Ferns are beginning to wilt.

As hard as it is to imagine there was a time when Casey Kopua was rejected by the national selectors.

Despite another injury setback to a key player, Silver Ferns coach Wai Taumaunu remains confident her side can prevail in tomorrow's third Constellation Cup test.

Depth is a key indication of a sports team's strength, which is why Katrina Grant is happy to wait her turn for court time this season with the Silver Ferns.

As far as dress rehearsals before the big show, the upcoming second leg of the Constellation Cup looks like one of the longest in sporting history.

Despite enduring the worst year of her career - by some distance - Maria Tutaia remains the go-to girl for the Silver Ferns.