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Australia defeats New Zealand (at hockey)
Finally some good news involving Aussies sporting teams against the New Zealanders!
The Aussies have completed a winning double at the World Cup qualifying hockey tournament with victories over New Zealand in Invercargill.
The Australian men's team, the Kookaburras, twice came from a goal down in the first half to beat New Zealand 5-2.
Earlier, the women's team, the Hockeyroos, scored a 2-1 victory over their Kiwi counterparts.
Australia is expected to meet New Zealand again in both finals on Saturday.
New Zealand play Samoa, the other nation in the tournament, in Thursday's final round robin matches.