They were the shots heard around New Zealand -- the big one biffed by Valerie Adams, the several small ones fired by Greg Yelavich and Alan Earle.

It took Valerie Adams all of one throw to establish she wouldn't be beaten for gold in Delhi.

Middle distance runner Nikki Hamblin ran what was described as a perfect tactical race to take silver in the 1500m in Delhi.

Decathlete Brent Newdick is "stoked" at winning Commonwealth Games silver after fighting cramping and tiredness.

Nickki Hamblin has continued the proud history of New Zealand middle distance running with a 1500m silver medal at the Commonwealth Games.

New Zealand decathlete Brent Newdick has had a strong first day at the Commonwealth Games moving into medal contention.

He might be doing an athletics version of a hit-and-run, but Nick Willis is leaving little to chance, according to team coach Chris Pilone.

Olympian Hamish Carter and his wife are helping young athletes find corporate backers, reports Suzanne McFadden.

Middle distance runners Nick Willis and Nikki Hamblin are approaching the New Delhi Commonwealth Games with similar perspectives.

New Zealand middle distance runner Nick Willis rounded at his Commonwealth Games preparations.

Ten days in the company of a track and field legend helped Valerie Adams get her season back on track.

Nick Willis' dream of emulating Sir Peter Snell at next month's Commonwealth Games has ended.

Defending 1500 metre gold medallist Nick Willis comfortable with the security arrangements for the Commonwealth Games.

The NZOC says the decision of the three team sports to engage their own security advice ahead of the Delhi Games defies logic.