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Live streaming: Black Sticks v Australia
Watch live as the Black Sticks take on Australia in the tri-nations final.
Live streaming: Black Sticks v Japan
Watch live streaming as the Black Sticks Women take on Japan in Cromwell.
Michelsen named as closing ceremony flagbearer
Stacey Michelsen has been named as New Zealand's flagbearer for the closing ceremony.
Black Sticks claim famous Comm Games gold
The Black Sticks women celebrated their historic victory with the PM.
Black Sticks make final after dramatic shootout
NZ's hockey stars win on penalties to earn place in gold-medal match against Australia.
Black Sticks play out disappointing draw
The Black Sticks were held to a surprise nil-all draw by the 21st ranked Canadians.
Black Sticks upset Argentina, stay alive in series
New Zealand upset Argentina 3-2 to surge back into the five-match test series.
Most read in 2017: Mr and Mrs McCaw celebrate with friends
Here's the third 'most clicked' sports story by you, the readers, from the past 12 months.
Hager's plan to take on men goes on hold
Hockey NZ's high performance boss made it clear it's not happening in the immediate future
Michelsen shortlisted for player of the year
Kiwi Stacey Michelsen has been shortlisted for the FIH world player of the year.
Women ought to tackle lads - Hager
Mark Hager said it was time to stop ''beating our heads against a brick wall''.
Black Sticks fall short in final
The women's Black Sticks' resurgent run has fallen at the final hurdle.
As it happened: Black Sticks v Netherlands
Follow live updates as the women's Black Sticks go for a prestigious title.
Black Sticks: We knew it wasn't over
The Black Sticks' minds went back years as they found inspiration to topple Argentina
Black Sticks stun Argentina in QFs
They hadn't won a game in pool play but New Zealand saved their best for the quarterfinal.
Black Sticks fall late to South Korea
South Korea struck late to beat New Zealand at the World Hockey League.
Black Sticks women lose in Oceania final
The Hockeyroos have claimed their third-straight Oceania Cup after beating New Zealand 2-0
Why Gemma McCaw is walking away from hockey
Gemma McCaw has no plans to return to international hockey.
New faces necessary for Black Sticks
Black Sticks women's coach Mark Hager is preparing for a sea change among his squad.
Family first: Gemma McCaw not returning for Black Sticks
Gemma's decision is based on wanting to focus on her career and her family life.
Black Sticks Women claim bronze in Brussels
Black Sticks finish third at World League Semi Final tournament with a win over Korea.
Black Sticks bow to Dutch in shootout
The Black Sticks Women will play Korea for bronze at the World League Semi Final.
Black Sticks qualify for World Cup
The Black Sticks Women have qualified for the 2018 Hockey World Cup after beat Italy
Black Sticks fall to Belgium
The Black Sticks have been handed their first loss at the FIH World League Semi Final.
Black Sticks Women complete Indian sweep
The Black Sticks Women have swept the five test series after a 6-2 win in the final match.
Black Sticks Women go 4-0 up against India
New Zealand continued their grip on India with a 3-0 win in fourth game of series.
Black Sticks seal series
The Black Sticks were pushed hard against India but wrapped up the five-game series.
Black Sticks flatten India
Goals weren't an issue for Black Sticks in tonight's second international against India.
Black Sticks building depth for major events
The next few weeks shape as significant for the women's Black Sticks.
Challenge looming for Black Sticks women
New Zealand hockey women to face India in five-game series
Black Sticks retain Hawke's Bay Cup
The Black Sticks Women have retained the Hawke's Bay Cup by defeating Japan 3-0.