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![Hockey: Archibald risks being stranded](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Hockey: Archibald risks being stranded
Today's Oceania Cup final is loaded with significance for the men's Black Sticks.
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Hockey: Black Sticks require quick turnaround
Australia won the early skirmish, but New Zealand's eyes are on the main event at hockey's Oceania Cup.
![Hockey: Black Sticks men looking for Rio qualification](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Hockey: Black Sticks men looking for Rio qualification
New Zealand's Black Sticks men set off on their most important tournament since the London Olympics.
![Hockey: Surprise pick for Black Sticks squad](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Hockey: Surprise pick for Black Sticks squad
Uncapped Midlands striker Leo Mitai-Wells is the surprise pick in the New Zealand men's hockey team.
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Live streaming: Black Sticks vs India
nzherald.co.nz brings live and exclusive streaming of the New Zealand men's hockey team taking on India.
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Last chance to stick it
They must win that match in Stratford to qualify for the Rio Games. If not, they face temporary sporting oblivion.
![Black Sticks zero in on strike rate](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Black Sticks zero in on strike rate
NZ are likely to have a heavier emphasis than usual on goalscoring when they play India in their four-game series starting in Nelson on Tuesday.
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Rio ball still in air after painful loss
New Zealand's Rio Olympic hockey hopes are still alive, if not entirely in their own hands, after a shattering loss in Buenos Aires yesterday.
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Black Sticks' historic win
The Black Sticks Men have won the 2015 Sultan Azlan Shah Cup in thrilling style with a 3-1 shoot-out victory over Australia.
![Hockey: NZ win over Japan](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Hockey: NZ win over Japan
A Jacob Smith close range deflection three minutes from the finish gave New Zealand a 2-1 win over Japan in Kapiti tonight.
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Hockey: Wilson can't wait to pitch in
Nick Wilson can rattle the details off in a blink: "Melbourne, December 2012, the Champions Trophy, against England, we won 3-2 in extra-time. I scored two goals."
![Hockey: Black Sticks attacker to lead up front as Child named captain](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Hockey: Black Sticks attacker to lead up front as Child named captain
Simon Child's playing credentials aren't in doubt; now he gets the chance to show his captaincy skills as the Black Sticks prepare to face Japan next week.