A slightly conservative approach to the only injury concern in the men's Black Sticks ahead of their opening match of the Olympics. Striker

The men's Black Sticks are out to prove they aren't at the Olympics to simply make up the numbers. The squad are currently en route

The weight of expectation is set to drive the women's Black Sticks on their quest for success at the Olympics. The team is currently

The Midlands Men and Auckland Women have taken out this year's titles at the National Under 18 Tournament in Palmerston North. The

The Midlands Men and Auckland Women have taken out this years titles at the National Under 18 Tournament in Palmerston North. The

New Hockey NZ chief executive Ian Francis speaks to Radio Sport host D'Arcy Waldegrave about being appointed to the role. Francis

Ian Francis has been named Hockey New Zealand's chief executive, after spending the last six months in the acting role. Francis joined

Hockey New Zealand today announced the appointment of Ian Francis as its Chief Executive, following six months in the acting role. Chairman

The Olympic dream has come true a lot sooner than expected for women's Black Sticks rookie Kelsey Smith The 21-year-old is a shock

The New Zealand Womens hockey team has been named to compete at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games next month. Its a team brimming with

A surprise in the NZ women's hockey team for the Rio Olympics. Veteran defender Emily Gaddum is pregnant with her first child and

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.

The Black Sticks Men have won the bronze medal at the Six Nations in Valencia following a 4-1 rout over Argentina. New Zealand were

The Black Sticks Men have won the bronze medal at the Six Nations in Valencia following a 4-1 rout over Argentina. New Zealand

The Black Sticks Men have settled for a 1-1 draw with Ireland at the Six Nations tournament in Valencia. A penalty stroke from Shea

The Black Sticks Men have put together a strong performance to defeat India 1-0 at the Six Nations tournament in Valencia. Striker

A goal by Wellington attacker Stephen Jenness gave New Zealand a 1-0 win over India in the third outing at the Six Nations men's hockey

New Zealand's Six Nations men's hockey campaign got off to a wobbly start against hosts Spain in Valencia today.

American billionaire Bill Foley, with extensive New Zealand interests, paid US$500 million ($707.26 million) for a giant ice hockey deal in the US.

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

The Netherlands completed a 3-0 clean sweep over New Zealand with a 4-2 win in the final international in Groningen today.