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Ask Games questions later, says McCully
Sports Minister Murray McCully says now is not the time to investigate Commonwealth Games officials.
Exploring Turkmenistan's enigmatic capital
"Ashgabat", our guide Dima said slowly, choosing his words carefully between mouthfuls of steaming meat pie, "is paradise".
Activists burn effigy of Kiwi Games boss
Indian activists have set fire to an effigy of New Zealander Mike Hooper, the Chief Executive of the Commonwealth Games Federation.
Willis, Hamblin eye Games glory
Middle distance runners Nick Willis and Nikki Hamblin are approaching the New Delhi Commonwealth Games with similar perspectives.
Drone strategy may fuel al Qaeda desire for revenge
This month's strikes are said to have killed more than 100 people in remote tribal areas - many of them, inevitably will have been civilians.
Athletes to watch opening ceremony
For the first time in 80 years, athletes will be allowed to catch most of the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony.
Sevens team hopefuls get up to speed
The New Zealand sevens team are taking nothing for granted despite the fact they've never lost a Commonwealth Games match.
Cricket: Black Caps' openers reunite
Black Caps opening batsman Brendon McCullum can't wait to rekindle his old relationship with fellow opener Jesse Ryder.
Space to stretch
Fashion designer Jyoti Morningstar is a free spirit who divides her time between Bali and New Zealand, cleverly combining her love of design, yoga and life.
Netball: Van Dyk dreams of repeat
Irene van Dyk hurling the ball skyward was one of the enduring images of the last Commonwealth Games. She's out to do it again.
Cricket: Vettori on guard against complacency
Daniel Vettori has warned against complacency as the Black Caps headed to Bangladesh today for a five-match ODI series.
Hockey: Black Sticks draw with Malaysia
The New Zealand men's hockey team have drawn with Malaysia in the first of two warm-up matches in Kuala Lumpur.
Archers hoping to recapture Games medal glory
The only time archery featured at the Commonwealth Games, New Zealand claimed a place atop the podium.
Delhi snub for royal family?
There are reports India's president will declare the Commonwealth Games open, denying the British royal family the traditional honour.
China: Snow and tell
Forget Aspen - China may just be the new off-season ski destination for Kiwis, writes Kerri Jackson.
It's not my fault - Games boss
Commonwealth Games Federation chief executive Mike Hooper says he did all he could in the lead-up to the problem-plagued Delhi games.
Commonwealth Games: Officials point the finger
A blame game is being played as New Zealand frustrations with the inadequate state of Commonwealth Games preparations peak.
I'd go to Delhi - John Key
He's been known to clock a few kilometres on the treadmill but if John Key was a world class athlete he'd be lining up to go to Delhi next week.
Detainees still on Villawood rooftop
Nine detainees on the roof of Villawood detention centre in Sydney's west have continued their protest overnight.
Cancellation would be bad for Games' future - Key
Cancellation of the Delhi Commonwealth Games would be bad for the future of the games movement, says John Key.
Nepal: Everest trek a real treat
Mark Inglis tells of the charity which sees him taking Kiwis to the Himalaya.
Serious doubts loom over Commonwealth Games
Squalid living conditions in the athletes' village have cast serious doubt on whether NZ will compete in the Commonwealth Games.