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SportJuly 7

Black Sticks name settled Cup squad

The Black Sticks men have named their 20-player squad for the World Cup.
Black Sticks name settled Cup squad
Black Sticks name settled Cup squad
SportJuly 6

Black Sticks ready to test themselves against best in world

The Black Sticks women have named their 20-player squad for the World Cup.
Black Sticks ready to test themselves against best in world
Black Sticks ready to test themselves against best in world
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SportJuly 3

Coach has high hopes for Otago U18 teams

It is a big weekend for the next generation of hockey players.
Coach has high hopes for Otago U18 teams
Coach has high hopes for Otago U18 teams
SportJune 21

Men score bronze; women take silver

The Black Sticks men finished their Nations Cup campaign with the bronze medal after beating Japan 3-1 in Cape Town yesterday.
Men score bronze; women take silver
Men score bronze; women take silver
SportJune 19

Black Sticks women to face US in semis

The Black Sticks women will play the United States in the semifinal of the FIH Nations Cup in Auckland today.
Black Sticks women to face US in semis
Black Sticks women to face US in semis
SportJune 18

Russell ‘super stoked’ at century

Kane Russell has etched his name further into New Zealand hockey history.
Russell ‘super stoked’ at century
Russell ‘super stoked’ at century
SportJune 17

Black Sticks men, women through to Nations Cup semis

The Black Sticks men are through to the semifinals of the Nations Cup after a commanding 5-1 win over Malaysia in Cape Town yesterday.
Black Sticks men, women through to Nations Cup semis
Black Sticks men, women through to Nations Cup semis
SportJune 16

Black Sticks women’s Nations Cup campaign off to a flyer

The Black Sticks women opened their Nations Cup tournament with a 3-1 win over Korea in Auckland on Monday night.
Black Sticks women’s Nations Cup campaign off to a flyer
Black Sticks women’s Nations Cup campaign off to a flyer
SportJune 15

Perfect start for late-finishing Black Sticks

The Black Sticks men made it two wins from two at the FIH Nations Cup in Cape Town, beating Korea 6-2 yesterday in a game that exploded into life in the second half.
Perfect start for late-finishing Black Sticks
Perfect start for late-finishing Black Sticks
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SportJune 14

Late deflection gives Momona win in shield defence

A last-gasp deflection from Lily Young helped Momona defend the Challenge Shield for the fifth time this season, meaning they have held off every challenger heading into the mid-season break.
Late deflection gives Momona win in shield defence
Late deflection gives Momona win in shield defence
SportJune 9

Ward returning to world stage after injury

You learn a lot about yourself when injury prevents you playing the sport you love.
Ward returning to world stage after injury
Ward returning to world stage after injury
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SportJune 7

Kings continue form to extend streak

Who is stopping Kings?
Kings continue form to extend streak
Kings continue form to extend streak
SportJune 6

Hockey title lost but optimism abounds

The future of the North Otago men’s hockey team looks bright despite finishing third at the Ian Smith Tournament in Ashburton last weekend.
Hockey title lost but optimism abounds
Hockey title lost but optimism abounds
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SportMay 24

Comfortable victory for City Highlanders

The City Highlanders celebrated coach Ben Varkalis’ 300th game as head coach in style, beating the University Huskies 2-0 on Saturday to maintain top spot on the premier women’s ladder.
Comfortable victory for City Highlanders
Comfortable victory for City Highlanders
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SportMay 17

Kings Utd Royals end City Highlanders’ streak

The Kings United Royals have put in a statement performance, ending the City Highlanders unbeaten start to the season with a 3-1 defeat of the league leaders.
Kings Utd Royals end City Highlanders’ streak
Kings Utd Royals end City Highlanders’ streak
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SportMay 10

Whales whale on Panthers in club derby

The University Whales have affirmed their spot at the top of the Premier Men’s table with a comfortable 6-1 win over their club counterparts, the University Panthers.
Whales whale on Panthers in club derby
Whales whale on Panthers in club derby
SportMay 7

Otago four named in NZ side to defend nations Cup

Otago foursome Benji Culhane, Finn Ward, Malachi Buschl and Kane Russell have been named in the Black Sticks squad to compete at the 2026 FIH Hockey Men’s Nations Cup in Cape Town, South Africa, next month.
SportMay 3

Black Sticks put up strong fight

The Black Sticks are not far off the best in the world.
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SportMay 3

Whales stun Tuataras to take hold of shield

The University Whales stunned Taieri 3-2 on Saturday to end the Tuataras’ Challenge Shield reign of over three years.
Whales stun Tuataras to take hold of shield
Whales stun Tuataras to take hold of shield
SportApril 28

Black Sticks women give Argentina a run for their money in China

The Black Sticks women fought hard before slipping to a 3-2 loss to world No 2 Argentina at the Changzhou Invitational Tournament in China yesterday.
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SportApril 22

Kings grab extra point in shootout against Albany

Tuesday night’s midweek round of premier club hockey promised plenty and it more than lived up to expectations as the Kings United Cobras and Albany Alligators played out another classic.
Kings grab extra point in shootout against Albany
Kings grab extra point in shootout against Albany
SportApril 20

Women’s hockey squad named

The Black Sticks women have named a 19-player squad for the Changzhou invitational tournament from April 26 to May 4.
Women’s hockey squad named
Women’s hockey squad named
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SportApril 19

City Highlanders continue winning start to season

The City Highlanders maintained their winning start to the season on Saturday to go six points clear at the top of the Dunedin premier women’s competition.
City Highlanders continue winning start to season
City Highlanders continue winning start to season
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SportApril 12

Even contests as four matches end in draws

It was a day of shared honours in Dunedin club hockey at the McMillan Hockey Centre on Saturday as four of five games ended in draws.
Even contests as four matches end in draws
Even contests as four matches end in draws
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SportMarch 29

Huskies triumph in first game

The University Huskies got their new era off to a winning start as they beat the Taieri Tigers 3-2 on the opening day of the Otago premier club competition on Saturday.
Huskies triumph in first game
Huskies triumph in first game