Dame Noeline Taurua
Dame Noeline Taurua is a highly respected coach in netball, known for her strategic insight and leadership of the Silver Ferns, who is now faced with critical decisions that will impact the team's success in upcoming competitions.
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Dame Noeline Taurua was suspended and then reinstated as head coach of the Silver Ferns after player complaints.
Netball NZ board shake-up as chairman Matt Whineray announces exit
New Zealand· 2026-02-17
Dame Noeline Taurua is the former head coach of the Silver Ferns who stood down before the Taini Jamison series.
Kate Heffernan’s brave leap into Super NetballNew Zealand· 2026-01-25
Yvonne Willering mentions that Dame Noeline Taurua will be looking at the Suncorp Super League.
What do we want from Netball New Zealand, Silver Ferns, ANZ Premiership in 2026?New Zealand· 2026-01-12
Dame Noeline Taurua was stood down as head coach of the Silver Ferns due to issues in the environment.
Sammie Maxwell, Erin Routliffe lead standout year for women’s sportNew Zealand· 2025-12-25
Dame Noeline Taurua was the national coach who was stood down amid leadership failures.
Louisa Wall: Former Silver Fern and Labour MP calls for independent review of Netball NZ’s lack of transparency after Jennie Wyllie resignationNew Zealand· 2025-12-19
Dame Noeline Taurua was stood down as coach of the Silver Ferns but was later reinstated.
Diamonds in the rough: Our 2025 sporting year reviewedNew Zealand· 2025-12-14
Dame Noeline Taurua was abruptly stood down as Silver Ferns coach.
Our Heroes: Herald’s top NZers of 2025 in news, sport, business and entertainmentNew Zealand· 2025-12-06
Dame Noeline Taurua has reportedly faced appalling treatment by Netball New Zealand.
Letters: Jevon McSkimming scandal has rocked New ZealandersNew Zealand· 2025-11-14
Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua has got plenty of time to chew the fat on the Gordon dilemma over the rest of the year.
Silver Ferns: Maddy Gordon selection creates selection headache – Bridget TunnicliffeNew Zealand· 2025-11-02
Dame Noeline Taurua was reinstated as the coach of the Silver Ferns.
Silver Ferns v Australia result: New Zealand obliterate Diamonds, hours after Dame Noeline Taurua’s reinstatementNew Zealand· 2025-10-26
Dame Noeline Taurua's standing down has added pressure on the Silver Ferns.
Constellation Cup: Silver Ferns fall to Australia after third-quarter breakdownNew Zealand· 2025-10-22
Dame Noeline Taurua is acknowledged for her significant contributions to the team.
Silver Ferns: Yvette McCausland-Durie backs Grace Nweke’s plea for Dame Noeline Taurau’s return for Constellation CupNew Zealand· 2025-09-29
Dame Noeline Taurua is the coach of the Silver Ferns who provided support and motivation to Mila Reuelu-Buchanan after her surgery.
Netball: Silver Ferns ambition drives Mila Reuelu-BuchananNew Zealand· 2025-08-29
Dame Noeline Taurua named Amelia Walmsley in the Silver Ferns squad for the next 12 months.
ANZ Premiership: Silver Fern netballer Amelia Walmsley signs with Northern Stars, another blow to Central PulseNew Zealand· 2025-08-21
Silver Ferns head coach Dame Noeline Taurua said it was exciting to finalise the Silver Fern squad.
Grace Nweke leads revamped Silver Ferns squad for 2025-26New Zealand· 2025-08-11Dame Noeline Taurua’s decision-making will shape the Silver Ferns’ chances of success in upcoming competitions.
Ekenasio’s 2025 departure prompts Silver Ferns leadership questions – Nathan LimmNew Zealand· 2025-07-22
