Nothing between Taieri, Kings United
The day began with a screamer as Taieri matched up against Kings United for the second time in a week, facing off for the challenge shield.
Sport
Momona A too good for Stingrays
Momona A too good for Stingrays
The University Stingrays had their work cut out for them this week in a 6-0 loss against a determined Momona A.
Making final superb effort by Cromwell
Making final superb effort by Cromwell
Cromwell College had a good week which was about 10 years in the making.
Under-strength Whales sink Alligators
Under-strength Whales sink Alligators
There were some new-look sides at the McMillan Centre on Saturday as student holidays and preparation for school tournaments stripped many teams of players.
Blaze leg-spinner Doughty new face in White Ferns
Blaze leg-spinner Doughty new face in White Ferns
Wellington Blaze leg-spinner Deanna Doughty is the new face named in the White Ferns squad for its tour of Australia next month.
Taieri comes out firing to down Albany
Taieri comes out firing to down Albany
The Taieri Tuataras came out firing and were away to a fast start against the Albany Alligators at the McMillan Centre in the premier grade on Saturday.
Kings, Taieri Tuataras win nail-biters
Kings, Taieri Tuataras win nail-biters
Two cracking matches ended in wins to Kings United and the Taieri Tuataras in men’s matches.
Kings rule over Rays
Kings rule over Rays
Kings United women emerged 4-3 victors in a tight game against the University Stingrays.
Tuataras upset competition favourite Kings
Tuataras upset competition favourite Kings
MenThe Taieri Tuataras upset the high-flying Kings United in the premier grade at the McMillan Centre on Saturday.
Eye on the future for Black Sticks coach
Eye on the future for Black Sticks coach
Black Sticks coach Darren Smith has one eye on Tokyo and the other on Paris.
Kings finally prevails deep into shootout
Kings finally prevails deep into shootout
It was all but impossible to separate Kings United and the University Blue Whales at the McMillan Centre on Saturday.
Shootout victory for Albany
Shootout victory for Albany
Albany and the University Whales fought out a 2-2 draw before Albany won in the shoot-out at the McMillan Centre on Saturday in the premier grade.
Tragedy in Rio: ‘We were just playing so well’
Tragedy in Rio: ‘We were just playing so well’
Black Sticks defender Kane Russell has waited four years for Olympic redemption, but told Adrian Seconi he can easily wait another 12 months.
Countdown on to new league
Countdown on to new league
New Zealand Hockey has released more details on the inaugural Premier Hockey League.
Huskies, Kings split only by shoot-out
Huskies, Kings split only by shoot-out
Nothing could separate the University Huskies and Kings United at the McMillan Centre on Saturday.
City midfield to fore in win over Momona
City midfield to fore in win over Momona
City Highlanders beat Momona A 4-1 at the McMillan Hocky Turf on Saturday to retain the challenge shield.
National league aims to keep players sharp
National league aims to keep players sharp
An inability to travel overseas and the need to keep top players at a high level were the drivers to get a new national premier hockey league under way.
Jopp in action as City Highlanders beat Kings 5-1
Jopp in action as City Highlanders beat Kings 5-1
The McMillan Hockey Turf was back in action on Saturday for the eagerly awaited start to the premier men’s and premier women’s club competitions.
McCaw calls time on hockey career
McCaw calls time on hockey career
Hockey star Gemma McCaw has called time on her career, retiring after a brief return to the Black Sticks.
School competitions to resume in mid-June
School competitions to resume in mid-June
Hockey is gearing up for a return next month.