Bitter disappointment at failing to produce their best when it really mattered will be tempered by satisfaction at strides taken by the New Zealand Black Sticks hockey side.

The Netherlands won the inaugural World League men’s final, beating New Zealand 7-2 in the final in New Delhi today.

New Zealand are through to the World League final in thrilling fashion, after winning a second consecutive penalty shootout in their semifinal against England in New Delhi.

New Zealand suffered a disappointing 5-1 loss to England in their final pool A game at the world hockey league finals in New Delhi.

New Zealand know they'll need to take another step up when they play their final pool A match against England at the world league finals in New Delhi tonight.

Here's the conundrum; you've drawn the game's best team in your pool. Would you rather face them first up or with a game or two under the belt?

Black Sticks pay for missed chances as China secure 2-0 win in World League finals.

Ryan Archibald has done most things available to a leading hockey player in his career, but he's got a fresh challenge coming up.

Kayla Sharland says squad will miss `solid rock' Emily Naylor in World League games.

Women's Black Sticks coach Mark Hager will be hoping he doesn't wake up to the news that another one of his players has fallen ill today.