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Hockey: Winning start for Black Sticks Women at World Cup
The Black Sticks Women have opened their Hockey World Cup campaign with a 4-3 win over Belgium at Kyocera Stadium in The Hague.
Hockey: First three tough clashes all must-win games for Black Sticks to stand chance of reaching semis
Break 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.
Hockey: Restricted stick length bad news for keepers
The days of hockey goalkeepers seeking to crib an edge by using a longer stick are over.
Hockey: Return of top scorer lifts Black Sticks
New Zealand's most prolific goalscorer Katie Glynn is back from a lengthy injury layoff, just in time for the hockey World Cup.
Hockey: Black Sticks let down by structure, says captain
Structural 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.
Hockey: Naylor set to crack NZ test record in Aussie clash
When Suzie Muirhead stepped away from international hockey in 2006, she made a prediction.
Hockey: Black Sticks tune up for tough Australian challenge
The 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.
Spirited come back from Black Sticks Women
A textbook Black Sticks Women comeback against Argentina was almost in the bag tonight at the Hawkes Bay Festival in Hastings.
Hockey: Second half pressure pays off for Black Sticks
The Black Sticks women came from behind charge to defeat China in Taupo last night.
Hockey: Grant hopes to cement Black Sticks' spot after move north
Many 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.
Hockey: Blacks Sticks facing bonanza of home tests as World Cup looms
A bumper period of international play is looming for the two Black Sticks teams in the next two months.
Hockey: On the road and working for the big events
Few sports get as many opportunities for international travel and competition as hockey.
Hockey: Black Sticks eye move up rankings
New Zealand's World Cup hockey build-up takes shape next week with a series of internationals against Britain and the US in San Diego.
Hockey: Wasteful NZ fall in opener
Black Sticks pay for missed chances as China secure 2-0 win in World League finals.
Hockey: Hectic time ahead for Black Sticks
This week's Oceania Cup marks the start of nine hectic months for the Black Sticks.