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.

Competition schedule for New Zealand athletes on the third day of the Delhi Commonwealth Games on Wednesday, October 6.

A host of NZ swimmers have qualified for tonight's semis after an excellent morning in the pool.

It was "upsetting" having effigies of himself burnt in the streets of Delhi, Kiwi Commonwealth Games Federation CEO Michael Hooper said today.

New Zealand results on day one at the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi:

Check out what times New Zealand athletes will be competing in Delhi on day two.

New Zealand finished day one in Delhi without a medal as the old fourth placing haunted the team once again.

A slick second half has carried the Black Sticks women's hockey team to a comprehensive 5-1 win over Wales at the Commonwealth Games.

The track cycling team begin their pursuit of medals tonight, unburdened by the weight of expectation they carry.

Some crucial slips mistakes proved the difference between another fourth and a first bronze for the New Zealand men's artistic gymnastics team.

New Zealander Lou Guinares finished out of the medals on the opening night of weightlifting at the Commonwealth Games.

If backstroker Daniel Bell breaks his New Zealand record tonight and he's in with a big medal chance at the Commonwealth Games.

Defending champion Moss Burmester has missed out on a place in the 200m butterfly final at the Commonwealth Games.