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Hockey: Big guns set for bragging rights face-off
Either someone has a supreme gift for planning, or it is just plain good luck.
Hockey: Sisters older and wiser after exit from Black Sticks
Among the distinctive memories of the New Zealand women's team at the London Olympics was the shock of blonde ponytails in the squad.
Hockey: Midlands stay top in Shield
Midlands have maintained their Challenge Shield lead, after a 3-0 win over Capital last night.
Hockey: League thanks to hard core
A strong spine has helped Midlands make a rousing start to the men's Challenge Shield in the national hockey league.
Hockey: Important decisions for Sticks
A fissure over the requirements of New Zealand's international men's hockey players.
Hockey: 15-minute quarters speed up hockey
Hockey's new rules got a qualified thumbs-up from one of the country's leading players after the opening round of the national league at the weekend.
Panchia brothers a triple threat at NHL
Consider the sibling rivalry around the Panchia house a few years ago.
Black Sticks rue lack of depth in both teams
New Zealand will become accustomed to bronze medal matches at hockey tournaments unless they produce more players of a higher quality.
It's fine with the players when 'quiet man' turns up the volume as goalie for Black Sticks
Devon Manchester has to undergo a personality change when he steps on to the field for the Black Sticks.
Black Sticks win crunch game
A late Simon Child goal gave New Zealand a 2-1 win over England in their crunch group game at the Commonwealth Games last night.
Kiwis back hockey and sevens to win
Kiwis betting on the Commonwealth Games are backing New Zealand's hockey sides, sevens rugby - and the Australian netball team.
Hockey: Black Sticks thrash Canada
The Black Sticks have made it three big wins on the trot after beating Canada 7-0 in their Four Nations tournament in Dublin.
Hockey: It's getting tougher at the top for players and selector
A deepening talent pool made selection of the Commonwealth Games hockey team difficult for national men's coach Colin Batch.