Silver Ferns beat South Africa

September 25, 2025

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The Silver Ferns, New Zealand’s national netball team, have claimed the Taini Jamison Trophy after defeating South Africa 70–58 in Napier on Wednesday night. This victory, combined with their earlier win in Auckland, gave them a 2–0 series lead.

The second match started off tough for the Silver Ferns. South Africa took an early lead and won the first quarter 15–14, surprising the home crowd. But New Zealand found their rhythm in the second quarter, outscoring South Africa 20–13 and taking a 34–28 lead into half-time.

The third quarter was closely contested, with both teams scoring goal for goal. However, the Silver Ferns pushed ahead in the final minutes, ending the quarter with a strong 53–42 advantage.

Shooter Grace Nweke was the star of the night, scoring an incredible 60 goals. She worked closely with her teammates, encouraging quick passes into the shooting circle. Stand-in captain Kelly Jackson also played a key role, making important interceptions throughout the game.

A special moment came in the final quarter when Filda Vui made her debut for the Silver Ferns, playing at goal attack.

With this win, the Silver Ferns have successfully defended the Taini Jamison Trophy.

Article written by Shem Banbury - Kiwi Kids News Editor

This article was written using AI as an assistive tool for research, writing, and proofreading.
The te reo Māori version of this article was translated with AI assistance. While care has been taken to keep it accurate, if you spot anything that doesn't read quite right, please let us know

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On the last day of camp, the Year 8 group packed their gear in near silence. The sky over the ranges was thick with grey cloud, and the wind kept tugging at the tents. When the teacher asked who wanted to stay for the evening walk, only a few hands went up. The rest of the group stayed near the dining shelter, sipping hot chocolate and watching the rain move in across the field. Later, everyone rushed to help tie down the loose tarpaulin before it could blow away.

What can you infer about the students’ feelings on the last day of camp?

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