After disappointment last season, the Northern Stars are making their return to the ANZ Premiership grand final after beating the Mystics 63-57 in Wednesday night's elimination final.

Holding on to slim hopes of clinching a home grand final, the Northern Stars needed all their poise to stamp out a late-charging Waikato/Bay of Plenty Magic before pocketing a 58-54 win in Auckland on Wednesday.

Central Pulse 58
Northern Mystics 40

The Central Pulse will host the ANZ Premiership grand final after consigning the Northern Mystics to a fourth straight defeat at Trusts Arena tonight.

Whangārei school students have strapped on their walking shoes for a mighty fundraising cause.

After six years at the helm of the Northern Mystics, coach Helene Wilson is stepping down to take up a new role.

The Central Pulse continued their march towards the ANZ Premiership Finals Series, with a composed display across the court to defeat the Mainland Tactix 62-49 in Wellington.

The Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic claimed their second win of the season last night with a 48-47 win over ANZ Premiership leaders the Northern Mystics.

In a tough grind, the Mainland Tactix produced a strong finish to out-run the Waikato/Bay of Plenty Magic 51-48 while securing a much-needed Mother's Day win in Auckland on Sunday.

The Northern Mystics were forced to dig deep before clinching a hard-fought 54-51 win in a tantalising contest with neighbours, the Northern Stars in Auckland.

Netball commentator Malcolm Jordan and Former Silver Ferns coach Yvonne Willering wrap all the action from week seven of the ANZ Premiership.