Athletics world mourns loss of top coach
New Zealand's athletics community is mourning the loss of highly respected administrator and coach, Joe McManemin, who passed away yesterday.
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Athletics: Tigerish twins can be best - coach
The mercurial talent of the Robertson brothers will be nurtured to ensure the fireworks emerge while running rather than off the track.
Comm Games: Willis looks ahead to mile
Nick Willis will be back racing the mile next weekend, aiming to put the frustration of his Commonwealth Games 1500m run behind him.
Commonwealth Games: Fiery end to a memorable trip
The Robertson twins' coming out party at the Commonwealth Games began with a bronze and ended with a blast.
Commonwealth Games: Hakeai a definite star on the rise
As Tina Hakeai was confirming herself as New Zealand's brightest field athlete prospect, another longer standing one was hinting her time might be up.
Robertson unleashes rant
Kiwi runner Jake Robertson says he will never forget Nick Willis tripping him in the 5000m at the Commonwealth Games.
Injured decathletes battled to compete
New Zealand decathletes Brent Newdick and Scott McLaren's failure to complete the event at the Commonwealth Games came after a long battle with Athletics New Zealand selectors for their inclusion in the Glasgow team.
Glasgow Games: Adams wins gold
Valerie Adams won gold in the women's shot put this morning in Glasgow - and it's NZ's 600th Commonwealth Games medal.
Walsh and Ratcliffe earn silvers
New Zealand made it double silver at Hampden Park this morning, with shot putter Tom Walsh and hammer thrower Julia Ratcliffe each finishing second. But the emotions were starkly different.
Robertson takes bronze in 5000m
Closing on the finish line in the 5000m final at Hampden Park, Zane Robertson couldn’t resist the urge for a quick look to his right.
Commonwealth Games: Willis content with his peace of history
Nick Willis cuts a relaxed figure as he prepares for a bid to collect a third Commonwealth Games medal this week.
Commonwealth Games: Hamblin goes looking for another silver lining
Just briefly, all the pain and anguish she had endured came into sharp focus for Nikki Hamblin yesterday.
Relaxed Tom Walsh ready for action
If Tom Walsh has any pressing concerns right now, they're not showing. The big man from Timaru seems among the more relaxed souls around the Games village.
Adams named as NZ flag bearer
Two-time Olympic and Commonwealth shot put champion Valerie Adams will carry the NZ flag into tomorrow's opening ceremony in Glasgow.
Nick Willis clocks another record
Athletics New Zealand must be looking for a fresh parchment to engrave their middle-distance records.
Commonwealth Games: Little-known hammer thrower ready to step up for NZ
One of the delights of the Commonwealth Games is the unveiling of names previously barely known outside their particular sport.
Commonwealth Games: Rudisha looks for gains in Monte Carlo tune-up
Peerless Kenyan runner David Rudisha is expecting further improvement when he rounds out his Commonwealth Games preparation in Monte Carlo today.