SportHockey: Winning start for Black Sticks Women at World CupThe Black Sticks Women have opened their Hockey World Cup campaign with a 4-3 win over Belgium at Kyocera Stadium in The Hague.31 May 11:58 PM
SportHockey: First three tough clashes all must-win games for Black Sticks to stand chance of reaching semisBreak the New Zealand women's hockey challenge at the World Cup down to this: three games must be won to at least get them challenging for the sharp end of the tournament.30 May 05:00 PM
SportHockey: Restricted stick length bad news for keepersThe days of hockey goalkeepers seeking to crib an edge by using a longer stick are over.13 May 05:00 PM
SportHockey: Return of top scorer lifts Black SticksNew Zealand's most prolific goalscorer Katie Glynn is back from a lengthy injury layoff, just in time for the hockey World Cup.05 May 05:00 PM
SportHockey: Black Sticks let down by structure, says captainStructural work at the front and back of the pitch needs tidying up before New Zealand head to the World Cup in The Hague next month, according to captain Kayla Whitelock.13 Apr 04:15 PM
SportHockey: Naylor set to crack NZ test record in Aussie clashWhen Suzie Muirhead stepped away from international hockey in 2006, she made a prediction.11 Apr 05:30 PM
SportHockey: Black Sticks tune up for tough Australian challengeThe Black Sticks women's hockey side have kept their chances alive of getting through to the Hawke's Bay Festival final with a convincing 6-2 win against Japan last night.10 Apr 04:15 PM
SportSpirited come back from Black Sticks WomenA textbook Black Sticks Women comeback against Argentina was almost in the bag tonight at the Hawkes Bay Festival in Hastings.08 Apr 09:14 AM
SportHockey: Second half pressure pays off for Black SticksThe Black Sticks women came from behind charge to defeat China in Taupo last night.31 Mar 03:15 PM
SportHockey: Grant hopes to cement Black Sticks' spot after move northMany Black Sticks may use the Korea hockey series to solidify their spots ahead of two major tournaments, but few will be as determined as Jordan Grant.27 Mar 03:15 PM
SportHockey: Blacks Sticks facing bonanza of home tests as World Cup loomsA bumper period of international play is looming for the two Black Sticks teams in the next two months.19 Feb 04:30 PM
SportHockey: On the road and working for the big eventsFew sports get as many opportunities for international travel and competition as hockey.07 Feb 04:30 PM
SportHockey: Black Sticks eye move up rankingsNew Zealand's World Cup hockey build-up takes shape next week with a series of internationals against Britain and the US in San Diego.06 Feb 04:30 PM
SportHockey: Wasteful NZ fall in openerBlack Sticks pay for missed chances as China secure 2-0 win in World League finals.01 Dec 04:30 PM
SportHockey: Samoan routs await Black Sticks as they prepare for finals with Australians01 Nov 04:30 PM