Hockey
Australia too good in hockey internationals
Australia has won both of the opening matches in the Trans-Tasman Hockey Trophy in Auckland.
Bradley Shaw retires from international hockey
Veteran Black Sticks defender Bradley Shaw has announced his retirement from international hockey following a career spanning more than a decade.
New Zealander to lead world hockey
New Zealander Jason McCracken is the new head of world hockey after being named to take over as chief executive of the sport's governing body.
Whitelock retires from international hockey
The veteran New Zealand womens hockey player Kayla Whitelock has confirmed plans to retire from international hockey.
Eight new faces in Black Sticks mens squad
The New Zealand men's hockey coach Colin Batch has included eight potential debutants in a new look squad for the series against Australia next month.
Most capped Black Sticks player announces retirement
The most capped Black Sticks women's player has announced her retirement from international hockey.
Pontifex retires from international hockey
The long time New Zealand men's hockey goalkeeper Kyle Pontifex has announced the end to his international career.
Black Sticks fall just short of bronze
Rio 2016 Olympics - The Black Sticks women have missed out on a bronze medal in their match against Germany in Rio. Audio
Suzanne McFadden - Striking Gold
Sports writer Suzanne McFadden, author of Striking Gold, tells the story of New Zealand's golden hockey moment at the Montreal Olympics. Audio
NZ women's hockey team topple Spain
Rio 2016 Olympics - The New Zealand women's hockey team progresses after beating Spain, but cyclist Linda Villumsen has missed out on a medal.
Black Sticks to make calls in Māori at Rio
The New Zealand women's hockey team is training like mad ahead of the Olympics, and not just in dribbling, tackling and passing. Video, Audio
Te reo calls for Black Sticks in Rio
The women's Black Sticks hockey team will be using Maori-only team calls at the Rio Olympics next month. Veteran player Kayla Whitelock joins Checkpoint to explain. Audio
Black Sticks draw with Ireland
The Black Sticks men have drawn 1-1 with Ireland at the Six Nations hockey tournament in Valencia.
Black Sticks thumped by Germany
The New Zealand men's hockey team has suffered a 6-1 hiding from world number three Germany at the Six Nations tournament in Valencia.
Black Sticks draw with USA
The New Zealand women's hockey team were unable to seal their place in the bronze medal match at the Champions Trophy in London after they drew 1-all with the US.
NHL going to Vegas
The National Hockey League has decided to roll the dice on expanding to Las Vegas, making the league the first to put a major professional sports team in the gambling city.
Black Sticks score first win
The New Zealand women's hockey team has scored its first win at the Champions Trophy tournament in London, beating Great Britain 1-nil.
Black Sticks lose Champions Trophy opener
The Black Sticks women have been thrashed 6-2 by world hockey No.1s the Netherlands in their opening game at the Champions Trophy tournament in London.
Black Sticks have wood on Australia
The New Zealand women's hockey team have beaten Australia 2-0 to win the final of the four team International Hockey Open in Darwin.
Black Sticks into final
The New Zealand women's hockey team will face Australia in the final of the four-nation tournament in Darwin.