Hockey
Midday Sports News for 20 November 2017
The former rugby league player and comentator Peter Ropati says he's not surprised by the Kiwis demise in the World Cup and that the game in New Zealand has lacked leadership for a long time. Audio
Netherlands too good for Black Sticks
The New Zealand women's hockey team have been beaten 4-0 by the Netherlands in the opening match of the World League Final in Auckland.
Black Sticks pile up points against PNG
The New Zealand women's hockey team have made light work of Papua New Guinea with a 33-0 result in their opening game at the Oceania Cup in Sydney.
Gemma McCaw's Black Sticks career appears to be over
The former Black Sticks midfielder Gemma McCaw appears to have called time on her international career.
Experienced Black Sticks squad named
Head coach Mark Hager has named an experienced Black Sticks Women's side to contest next month's Oceania Cup in Sydney.
Black Sticks beat Japan in Joburg
The New Zealand men's hockey team have beaten Japan 3-1 at the Hockey World League Semi Final in Johannesburg.
Black Sticks beaten in semi-final
The New Zealand women's hockey team has been beaten in a penalty shoot-out by the Netherlands in their semi-final at the World League semi-final tournament in Brussels.
Black Sticks into World League semi-final
The New Zealand womens hockey team is through to the last four of the World League Semi-final in Brussels after beating Italy 2-0 in their quarter-final.
Black Sticks into quarter finals
The New Zealand women's hockey team have switched focus to the quarter finals after defeating Malaysia 1-0 in their final pool game at the World League Semi Final in Brussels.
Sport: Pacific hockey nations catered for in global revamp
New international opportunities for Pacific Islands hockey nations. Audio
Black Sticks beat Spain in World League semi-final
The New Zealand women's hockey team has beaten Spain 1-0 in their opening match at the World League Semi Final in Brussels.
European based players bolster Black Sticks
A number of players have returned from Europe to bolster the New Zealand men's hockey side to contest the World League semi-final.
Russell penalty shot leads Black Sticks to a win
A strong defence effort and a penalty goal helped the New Zealand men's hockey team defeat Malaysia 1-0 at the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup.
Black Sticks into Hawkes Bay Festival final
The women's Black Sticks will defend their title at the Vantage Hawke's Bay Hockey Festival following a 2-1 win over USA in their final pool match today.
Black Sticks draw with Australia again
The New Zealand women's hockey team has drawn 1-all with Australia in their latest game at the Hawke's Bay Festival of Hockey.
Black Sticks enhance chances of making final
The New Zealand women's hockey team has beaten Japan 1-nil to move up to second after four rounds of the Hawke's Bay Festival of Hockey.
Black Sticks score first win
The New Zealand women's hockey team overcame two yellow cards to beat the USA 3-2 in their latest game at the Hawke's Bay Festival of Hockey.
Black Sticks draw with Australia
The New Zealand women's hockey team scored close to the final whistle to secure a 1-1 draw with trans-Tasman rivals Australia at the Hawke's Bay Festival of Hockey.
Black Sticks draw with Australia
The New Zealand women's hockey team have drawn 1-all with Australia at the Hawke's Bay Festival of Hockey.
Black Sticks square series
The Black Sticks Women have come back from a two goal deficit to beat USA 3-2 at the Waimakariri Hockey Stadium in Rangiora.