Controversy over what was New Zealand's top sporting moment for 2010 should be put to be bed when the matter is decided by public vote - a first for the Westpac Halberg Awards.

Witnesses say Daniel Bell was far more affected by alcohol than the "couple of beers" assessment Swimming NZ gave when they sent him home from the Commonwealth Games.

Delhi was New Zealand’s second consecutive less-than-satisfactory Commonwealth Games.

Swimming New Zealand's Jan Cameron is adamant no further action will be taken with Daniel Bell.

Commonwealth Games silver medallist Daniel Bell may yet suffer more punishment for breaking a zero-tolerance alcohol policy.

The size, power and skill of the All Black backline selected for next month's northern tour is something to behold.

New Zealand Commonwealth Games backstroker Melissa Ingram has grabbed a win at a World Cup meet in Singapore.

Golden girl Maria Tutaia arrived home yesterday looking forward to a great feast with her family.

Commonwealth Games Federation chief executive Mike Hooper will not stand down despite the problems that plagued the New Delhi event.

About 60 NZ Commonwealth Games athletes arrived home to a rapturous welcome today, including Valerie Adams and the Silver Ferns.

A crowd of about 100 at Auckland Airport is welcoming a contingent of Commonwealth Games athletes home.

The athletes have performed, the medals have been dished out but the locals are still wondering if it was all worth it.