Black Sticks to return

New Zealand's women's team will use Hong Kong to prepare for the humid conditions at the Beijing Olympics.

The Black Sticks left last night, promising to be back next May and then later in July. 'We want to use Hong Kong as a base for Beijing. I plan to play some more matches, most probably against Australia and South Korea. I'm also keen to take on one of the European countries who will qualify for the Olympics,' said coach Kevin Towns.