The Black Sticks Women have retained the Hawke's Bay Cup by defeating Japan 3-0.

The Black Sticks women will defend their title at the Hawke's Bay Festival of Hockey.

A late strike from in-form Sam Harrison earned New Zealand a 1-1 draw against Australia .

The women's Black Sticks beat Japan 1-0 in their fourth round match tonight.

The Black Sticks women have recorded their first win of the Festival of Hockey tournament.

A goal two minutes from fulltime saw Japan snatch a 2-1 win over the Black Sticks Women.

NZ to defend Cup with big differences to squad which won the trophy last year.

The New Zealand women's hockey team have been swept aside 6-2 by the United States

Black Sticks Women are set to play two tests against USA on the brand new turf in Rangiora next month.

The Black Sticks Women have ushered in some fresh faces to the 2017 National Squad as the group progresses into the new Olympic cycle.

It took only one quarter for the Black Sticks to respond to coach Mark Hager's criticism and eventually blow away Malaysia.

A youthful Black Sticks lineup were again too good for Malaysia, prevailing 2-0 in Stratford on Tuesday evening.

The Black Sticks Women have drawn first blood in their five-match series against Malaysia with a 3-0 victory in Taranaki tonight. Following

Kayla Whitelock has decided to retire from hockey after playing 255 internationals for the Black Sticks.

Black Sticks hockey star Gemma Flynn will take the rest of the year off but won't be resting up during her break from the sport.

The women's Black Sticks are hoping to make it sweet 16 overnight.

They had their chances but the women's Black Sticks weren't good enough to grab them as they lost their Olympic semifinal 3-0 to Britain

The Black Sticks' 4-2 win over Australia in their women's hockey quarter-final places them on the cusp of history in Rio.

The women's Blacks Sticks had a setback when they were beaten 2-1 by Germany in their second pool A game at the Olympics today.

SAMANTHA CHARLTON Age: 24 Hometown: Position: Defender Olympics: 2012 Fact: Charlton is nicknamed `Eddie', after the legendary Australian

When the women's Black Sticks take to the hockey turf in Rio next month, they will have a special advantage.

New Zealand's disappointing Champions Trophy campaign ended on a losing note in London today.

The Black Sticks, ranked fourth in the women's game, had started the Champions Trophy run poorly.

Sharpening their defensive operation will be a key consideration for New Zealand.