New Zealand shock Australia to win Netball World Cup

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New Zealand have won the 2019 Netball World Cup after shocking Australia in the finals.

The Kiwis edged out the 11 time champions 52-51 in a tight encounter in Liverpool.

It's the fifth time that the Silver Ferns have won the world title and their first since 2003.

Meanwhile England took bronze with a 58-42 victory over South Africa in their play-off match.

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