
Noeline Taurua
Noeline Taurua is a prominent New Zealand netball coach renowned for her tactical brilliance and leadership. She made history by leading the Silver Ferns to victory at the 2019 Netball World Cup and has been a significant figure in the sport, yet she has not appeared on the Halberg Awards shortlist for Coach of the Year since her win in 2020.
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Noeline Taurua was recognized for her stand-off with Netball New Zealand.
2025’s Dubious Achievement Awards - NZ HeraldNoeline Taurua was reinstated as head coach after being stood down for a review.
Labour MP Willie Jackson labels ex-CEO Jennie Wyllie ‘sacrificial lamb’, slams Netball NZ boardDame Noeline Taurua was stood down as coach of the Silver Ferns just days before a match against South Africa.
Netball NZ CEO Jennie Wyllie resignsDame Noeline Taurua is involved in a push for Netball New Zealand board overhaul after being reinstated as the Silver Ferns coach.
Dame Noeline Taurua: Politician joins push for Netball New Zealand board overhaulNoeline Taurua was stood down as coach of the Silver Ferns under unclear circumstances.
All Blacks defeats, Netball NZ turmoil, Liam Lawson: The year in sport – The Front PageDame Noeline Taurua was abruptly stood down as Silver Ferns coach.
Our Heroes: Herald’s top NZers of 2025 in news, sport, business and entertainmentNoeline Taurua is the Silver Ferns coach who was standing down, raising concerns about the lack of transparency in the process.
Netball New Zealand: Inside the plan to overthrow the governing body’s leadershipNoeline Taurua is the Silver Ferns coach who was standing down amid concerns about the leadership process.
Netball New Zealand: Inside the plan to overthrow the governing body’s leadershipTaurua has confirmed she has seen the report, but is adamant she has done nothing wrong.
Silver Ferns complaints about Dame Noeline Taurua revealed from Netball NZ report
Noeline Taurua was reinstated as coach of the Silver Ferns amidst mixed messages from Netball New Zealand.
Dame Noeline Taurua and Netball New Zealand sending mixed messages over reinstatement – Nathan LimmNoeline Taurua is the head coach of the Silver Ferns who described her removal from the coaching role as 'horrific'.
Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua on ‘horrific’ process and that saw her stood downNoeline Taurua has been at the center of controversy regarding her coaching role in Netball NZ.
Netball NZ: Outrage to optimism: The mood among netball’s communityNoeline Taurua is the Silver Ferns coach who was stood down and later reinstated amid concerns about the team's environment.
Netball NZ: Staff expose concerns about workplace culture, call for leadership changeNoeline Taurua is the head coach of the Silver Ferns, who will not rejoin the team until next year.
Dame Noeline Taurua: Silver Ferns in dark over high-performance changesNoeline Taurua is mentioned in relation to a netball fiasco compared to the NPC's issues.
Canterbury’s NPC triumph highlights enduring strength of provincial rugbyNoeline Taurua was sensationally stood down days out from the Taini Jamison series against South Africa.
Dame Noeline Taurua: Netball NZ refuse to confirm Silver Ferns, executive changes as coach reinstatedNoeline Taurua was involved in a coaching controversy with Netball NZ that led to her suspension.
Silver Ferns coaching saga: Dame Noeline Taurua to be reinstated after two-month standoffDame Noeline Taurua will return as Silver Ferns coach after a challenging period.
Netball NZ confirms Dame Noeline Taurua will return as Silver Ferns coachDame Noeline Taurua is sidelined for the remainder of the 2025 season following failed mediation attempts.
Silver Ferns v Australia live updates: Constellation Cup Series openerNoeline Taurua was stood down as coach of the Silver Ferns before the home series against South Africa.
Netball: Inside the Silver Ferns camp as coaching controversy continues to echoDame Noeline Taurua will not coach the Silver Ferns again until at least next year.
Dame Noeline Taurua sidelined as Silver Ferns coach for Constellation CupAttention now turns to whether Dame Noeline Taurua will return to coach the side as they look to defend their title.
Silver Ferns v South Africa result: Martina Salmon hits last second goal as NZ claim Taini Jamison Trophy sweepDame Noeline Taurua said it was fantastic for the players to have certainty around having a job next year.
Netball New Zealand signs TVNZ broadcast deal, refuses to confirm player pay cuts
Noeline Taurua is the Silver Ferns coach who commented on Walmsley's situation.
Central Pulse shooter Amelia Walmsley to miss Silver Ferns series against South AfricaTaurua outlined her criteria for the next captain.
How the next Silver Ferns captain will be foundNoeline Taurua was the last female to win the coach of the year award in 2020.
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