News | Netball
3 Feb 2026 12:56
| outlook hotmail | yahoo mail | gmail | news | weather | finance | shopping | about nzcity | Search |
NZCity News
NZCity CalculatorReturn to NZCity
SEARCH 

  • Start Page
  • Personalise
    •    News
  • Sport
  • Weather
  • Finance
  • Shopping
  • Jobs
  • Horoscopes
  • Lotto Results
  • Photo Gallery
  • Site Gallery
  • TVNow
  • Dating
  • SearchNZ
  • NZSearch
  • Crime.co.nz
  • RugbyLeague
  • Make Home
  • About NZCity
  • Contact NZCity
  • Your Privacy
  • Advertising
  • Login
  • Join for Free

    •
      Home > News > Sports > Netball

    Kimiora Poi hopes the chance to partner with Kate Heffernan in the midcourt could set her up for a return to the Silver Ferns

    Kimiora Poi hopes the chance to partner with Kate Heffernan in the midcourt could set her up for a return to the Silver Ferns


    After seven years in Christchurch, the ten-test international's shifting from the Mainland Tactix to the Southern Steel in netball's ANZ Premiership.

    Poi hasn't played for New Zealand since 2022, and says Heffernan is a major drawcard to Invercargill.



    Poi's been selected for the Silver Ferns trial camp in Wellington next week.

    NETBALL COVERAGE WITH THE TAINI JAMISON TROPHY. TICKETS ON SALE NOW AT SILVER FERNS DOT CO DOT ENZED.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

     Other Netball News
     21 Jan: The Southern Steel have appointed highly credentialed Australian Jess Whitfort as an assistant coach for the 2026 ANZ netball season
     19 Dec: A former New Zealand men's netball skipper and commentator doesn't think all the public scrutiny on Dame Noeline Taurua this year means she won't return in 20-26
     18 Dec: Netball New Zealand's boss has stepped down, after a troubling year for the sport
     28 Nov: New Queensland Firebirds goal attack Te Paea Selby-Rickit has revealed how she found out compatriots Maddy Gordon and Kelly Jackson would be joining her in Brisbane
     26 Nov: The journey into the unknown is motivating Silver Ferns captain Karin Burger ahead of her shift to Australia
     21 Nov: Silver Ferns midcourter Kate Heffernan has lauded her twin sister's return to the international arena this season
     20 Nov: To netball on Sky Sport..
     Top Stories

    RUGBY RUGBY
    The All Blacks will open their 2027 Rugby World Cup campaign against Chile in Perth on Saturday, October 2, a day after Australia start the tournament against Hong Kong in the same city More...

    BUSINESS BUSINESS
    Some bad news for the many Kiwis who'll need to re-fix their mortgage again this year More...


     Today's News

    		 Entertainment:
    Neil Young was "scared" about turning 80 12:31

     International:
    Takeaways from the many mentions of Donald Trump in newly released Epstein files 12:27

     Law and Order:
    A 20-year-old woman will appear in court over an alleged assault on a bus driver in Auckland's CBD overnight 12:27

     Entertainment:
    Nicola Peltz Beckham is returning as the face of Genny for its new campaign 12:01

     Health & Safety:
    Midwives will now be able to administer vaccinations to babies 11:57

     Entertainment:
    Sydney Sweeney wanted to make lingerie which "everyone feels really good in" 11:31

     Rugby:
    The All Blacks will open their 2027 Rugby World Cup campaign against Chile in Perth on Saturday, October 2, a day after Australia start the tournament against Hong Kong in the same city 11:27

     Business:
    Some bad news for the many Kiwis who'll need to re-fix their mortgage again this year 11:07

     Politics:
    The Mayor of Auckland says the Government's planned rates cap is a silly idea that won't save households much money 11:07

     Entertainment:
    Rafe Spall feels "the passing of time" since becoming a dad again 11:01

     News Search




    Power Search

    © 2026 New Zealand City Ltd