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Black Sticks Men named for Hockey World Cup
The New Zealand men's squad for the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup in Belgium and the Netherlands next month has been confirmed.
Jul 7


Black Sticks Women named for Hockey World Cup
The Black Sticks Women have named a 20-player squad for the next month's 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup in Belgium and the Netherlands.
Jul 6


NZ Women's hockey side claim silver at Nations Cup
New Zealand have finished runner-up to India at the 2026 FIH Women's Nations Cup, beaten 2-0
Jun 22


Bronze for New Zealand's men's hockey side
The Black Sticks Men have finished their 2026 FIH Nations Cup campaign with bronze medals after defeating Japan 3-1 in Cape Town, South Africa.
Jun 21


Black Sticks Men unbeaten to semifinals
The Black Sticks Men's teame have finished pool play at hockey's FIH Nations Cup unbeaten, beating Japan 5-2 in Cape Town to secure top spot in Pool A and set up a semifinal clash with hosts South Africa.
Jun 18


Final quarter surge takes Black Sticks men to win
The Black Sticks men have made it two wins from two matches at the 2026 FIH Nations Cup in Cape Town, defeating Korea 6–2 in a match that exploded into life in the second half.
Jun 15


Thomas match winner for Black Sticks men in opener
The Black Sticks men have started 2026 FIH Nations Cup campaign with a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Scotland in Cape Town, South Africa.
Jun 13


Black Sticks women suffer loss to China A, finish fourth
The Black Sticks women have finished fourth out of five teams at the Changzhou Invitational Tournament following a 1-0 loss to China A in the bronze medal match.
May 5


Black Sticks men win series over Japan
The Black Sticks men hockey side have won their series against Japan after a 4-3 victory in the third and deciding game.
Feb 3


Black Sticks Women's tourny changes
A schedule change for India and Korea has seen changes to the format for the Black Sticks Women’s Summer of Hockey in Dunedin.
Dec 22, 2025


Four Nations Men's hockey for Hamilton
The Black Sticks Men will host Korea, Japan, and Malaysia in a Four Nations tournament at the in Hamilton 30 January to 3 February 2026.
Dec 9, 2025


Black Sticks thrash Malaysia for bronze
The Black Sticks have claimed bronze at the 2025 Sultan of Azlan Shah Cup after thrashing hosts Malaysia in front of a packed stadium with Sam Lane scoring five goals in the 6-1 win
Dec 1, 2025


Black Sticks lose to Belgium, play Malaysia
The Black Sticks men have been dealt to by World No 2 Belgium 5-1 at the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup to miss the final, but still be in contention for bronze.
Nov 30, 2025


Black Sticks lose to India at Azlan Shah Cup
The New Zealand Black Sticks men have suffered their first loss at the Sultan of Azlan Shah Cup in Malaysia. beaten 3-2 by India after a close fought contest.
Nov 28, 2025


Black Sticks men come back for Azlan Shah Cup draw
Inclement weather at the 2025 Sulton of Azlan Shah Cup put the Black Sticks men's clash with hosts Malaysia to the forefront of the event and it lived up to expectations.
Nov 24, 2025


O'Hanlon named world's top goalkeeper
New Zealand's Grace O'Hanlon has been named FIH Women's Goalkeeper of the Year after a remarkable 2024-25 season between the posts for New Zealand Women’s hockey team.
Nov 21, 2025


Black Sticks Women to host tournament
Hockey New Zealand has announced the return of international hockey to New Zealand this summer.
Nov 14, 2025


NZ hockey great Blair Tarrant retires
One of the greats of hockey in New Zealand defensive stalwart Blair Tarrant is retiring from international play after a career spanning 15 years including the last three Olympic Games campaigns.
Nov 4, 2025


Black Sticks women win place in World Cup
The Black Sticks women have claimed a penalty win over the Australian Hockeyroos to secure a place in next year's World Cup
Sep 8, 2025


Black Sticks women face decider vs Australia
Emma Rainey in action in the Black Sticks loss to the Hockeyroos PHOTO: HOCKEY NZ Australia scored two wins from two games on the second...
Sep 7, 2025
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