Australia secured their place in the men's hockey final as they resisted a late New Zealand comeback to beat the Kiwis 6-2 in Delhi.
Three goals in six minutes, from Simon Orchard, Glenn Turner and Jason Wilson put the world champions in control.
Des Abbott made it 4-0 before Blair Hilton and Phil Burrows raised Kiwi hopes, only for Turner and Orchard to make sure of the win.
England and India meet in the second semi-final at 1300 BST on Tuesday.
Australia have not lost a match at the Commonwealth Games since hockey was introduced in 1998 and asserted their dominance early on with three penalty corners, all saved by Kyle Pontifex.
But Orchard found a way past him on 25 minutes, and three minutes later Turner cut in from the left to smack home a second.
Turner then turned provider, setting up Wilson for the third.
Abbott further extended the advantage after the break before the Black Sticks, who coped with the heat by wearing ice vests during half-time, struck back through Hilton and captain Phil Burrows.
But Australia slammed the door shut on any hopes of a late comeback with further goals by Turner and Orchard ensuring their maintained their 100% Games record.
Three goals in six minutes, from Simon Orchard, Glenn Turner and Jason Wilson put the world champions in control.
Des Abbott made it 4-0 before Blair Hilton and Phil Burrows raised Kiwi hopes, only for Turner and Orchard to make sure of the win.
England and India meet in the second semi-final at 1300 BST on Tuesday.
Australia have not lost a match at the Commonwealth Games since hockey was introduced in 1998 and asserted their dominance early on with three penalty corners, all saved by Kyle Pontifex.
But Orchard found a way past him on 25 minutes, and three minutes later Turner cut in from the left to smack home a second.
Turner then turned provider, setting up Wilson for the third.
Abbott further extended the advantage after the break before the Black Sticks, who coped with the heat by wearing ice vests during half-time, struck back through Hilton and captain Phil Burrows.
But Australia slammed the door shut on any hopes of a late comeback with further goals by Turner and Orchard ensuring their maintained their 100% Games record.
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