Recap: Rio Olympics - day 12 at the 31st OlympiadJohn Cowpland / Photosport.nz The Black Sticks take in their 3-0 loss to Great Britain in the Olympic hockey semifinals. A tough day for New Zealand at the Olympics with the Black Sticks losing their semifinal in the women's hockey, Stuart Farquhar missing in qualifying for the men's javelin, weather delays postponing medal races in the sailing and Lydia Ko not at her best in the first round of the women's golf. Look back on the day's action in commentary below with sports writers Andrew Voerman and Ben Strang, and for the hockey British colleague Joseph Pearson. READ MORE:* Overnight action: Rio Olympics - day 12* Carrington cruises into K1 500m final* Rio doping shock in 'worst' ever Games* Podium gloom: The saddest gold medallist* Rio swimming analysis - fast pool* Rio Olympics guide: NZ athletes schedule- Stuff

Source: Stuff August 17, 2016 18:00 UTC