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Cricket: NZ defeat 'embarrassing'
A former Black Cap says a lack of coaching is to blame for NZ's demise, with the side needing "a miracle" before next year's World Cup.
Philippines braces for 'super typhoon'
A typhoon roaring in on the Philippines is amongst the most powerful ever recorded - and bigger than Katrina.
Success: Making butter even better
Canary Enterprises' success is built on taking a familiar product, then adding value.
Cricket: Coach role holds no appeal
Despite his successful role as a coach for the Chennai Super Kings, Stephen Fleming has no desire for the Black Caps' job.
Palpable relief now that the Games are over
The athletes have performed, the medals have been dished out but the locals are still wondering if it was all worth it.
Hockey: Penalty shootout joy for NZ
After penalty shootout heartbreak yesterday, it was penalty shootout joy today for New Zealand hockey as the Black Sticks men made it a medal double at the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi by claiming bronze.
Double delight follows shootout sorrow in Delhi
After the tears, came the cheers in Delhi as New Zealand won two more gold medals following a heartbreaking hockey loss.
Muting its message
How chick-flick Eat, Pray, Love sold out to the forces of materialism. By Guy Adams.
The taste of Thailand (+recipe)
Helen Brierty and Annette Fear share their expertise of Thai cooking in a new book celebrating Asian cuisine.
Gymnastics: NZ team fourth in rhythmic
New Zealand finished fourth among five nations tonight in the rhythmic gymnastics teams competition at the Commonwealth Games.
Silver Ferns set up golden clash with Australia
Silver Ferns captain Casey Williams wants a second Commonwealth Games gold medal, "just to be greedy".
Govt congratulates jailed Chinese Nobel winner
The NZ Government has congratulated controversial Nobel Peace Prize winner Liu Xiaobo after earlier saying it was waiting on advice.