The Australian men's hockey team retained its number one ranking and the Oceania Cup with a commanding 6-1 win over New Zealand in Hobart on Sunday.

The men's side needed to win by four goals or more, following a surprise 3-0 defeat in the first game of the series and a 3-3 draw in the second.

The Kookaburras played with a spark missing in the first two games, and goals to Will Ockenden, Kieran Govers and skipper Jamie Dwyer had them 3-0 up just 16 minutes in.

Striker Glenn Turner led the way in the second half with three goals, before Black Sticks skipper Phil Burrows finally put the Kiwis on the board from a dubious penalty stroke in the 65th minute.

Kookaburras coach Ric Charlesworth said the Kiwis were a better side than their world ranking of seventh indicated.

"I think our opponents play pretty tough, hard hockey, and you have to match that," he told reporters.

"And maybe we were surprised, but we didn't take our chances back."

Charlesworth said he was pleased with the improving form of four-time world player of the year Dwyer, who spent more than four months on the sidelines with a knee injury.

"I think Jamie's getting there, he's not back to his best, but he's fit and getting some hockey under his belt," he said.

"He's wonderful player at his best, and we had to be cautious with him."

New Zealand Women win 3rd straight Oceania Cup

Australia's women won the first Test against New Zealand 2-1 on Thursday and secured a 3-3 draw in the second match, but a 4-2 reverse margin on Sunday gave the Kiwis the edge.

The Hockeyroos needed only to draw the final game but were unable to restrict the Kiwis in the second half, conceding two unanswered goals.

Skipper Kayla Sharland led the way for the Black Sticks in midfield and helped the visitors turn the pressure on the hosts throughout the second half, after Claire Messent levelled the scores just 10 seconds before the break.

Goals to Clarissa Eshuis and Stacey Michelsen sealed the result for New Zealand to claim its third Oceania Cup in a row.

Hockeyroos coach Adam Commens said his side showed inexperience.

"They played according to their maturity, and it's an immature team without much experience," he said.

"We saw the more seasoned New Zealand team show their experience and their big name players stepped up, which was the difference unfortunately."

But Commens said he was impressed with the team's youngsters, including young New South Wales striker Emily Smith, who nabbed her first international goal during the tournament.

"There's some really positive signs. If you have a look at our penalty corner attack, we're scoring against one of the best defensive units in the world," he said.

"We've also unearthed a couple of young, talented players who are having an impact in big games."

The Hockeyroos have qualified for next year's Olympics, but have no major tournaments beforehand, having failed to make the Champions Trophy.

But the side will play more than 30 Tests before going to London.

Wikipedia information on Oceania Cup http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oceania_Cup