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The rise and rise of women's sport in New Zealand
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Silver Ferns' coach on mixed results in 2023
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New White Fern’s call that changed everything
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New Zealand speed climbing team launches to new heights
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'Magic happens': The sports programme empowering Kiwi girls
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Football: Veteran Fern thrilled to return - as a Phoenix
Betsy Hassett has no regrets returning to finally play professional football at home.