It's fourth place again for the women's Black Sticks at the Rio Olympics.

New Zealand has lost 2-1 to Germany in the bronze medal match, unable to convert a host of chances.

It's the same fate the side suffered four years ago in London.

Captain Kayla Whitelock has confirmed her international retirement, and coach Mark Hager is also questioning his future.

Hager, who is contracted until after the 2018 Commonwealth Games, questioned the reason why they aren't winning medals and said he will see what the future holds for this side.