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- ↑ New, Paul (12 February 2008). "Netball has exploded upon the North East sporting scene these last winter weeks with unexpected and spectacular success". Evening Chronicle . Retrieved 29 March 2010.
- ↑ Johannsen, Dana (6 July 2009). "Steel's suspense ends tonight". The New Zealand Herald . Retrieved 30 March 2010.
- ↑ Seconi, Adrian (5 April 2010). "Hutton happy to help after injuries hit Tactix". Otago Daily Times . Retrieved 5 April 2010.