• New Zealand beat Australia 63-52 to take 2-0 lead in Constellation Cup
• Titleholders can level series on home soil for extra-time decider

Australia will need to win both games on home soil to have any chance of retaining the Constellation Cup after suffering another heavy netball loss to New Zealand.

The Diamonds were looking to level the series at one win apiece in Auckland, following their 14-point defeat in game one, but were again outplayed in a 63-52 loss. The world champions got to within seven in the final term, but the Silver Ferns kept their composure to seal the win.