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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.
Key: NZ unlikely to go against Games grain
NZ is likely to follow other countries in deciding whether to pull out of the Commonwealth Games.
Wet and more wet for soggy Delhi
Another week of rain is expected to further hinder late Commonwealth Games preparations in Delhi.
Currie: Commonwealth Games could be called off
New Zealand Commonwealth Games Chef de Mission Dave Currie believes the Games in Delhi may be called off.
Cricket: Troubled tour hits new low
The most ill-starred cricket tour of modern times turned uglier this morning when two players were involved in a fight.
All Blacks: Hooker and halfback backups face chop
The All Blacks selectors will seriously consider ditching a backup hooker and halfback from their year-end tour squad to make room for more rugby World Cup fringe contenders.
Afghan elections 'already tainted'
Complaints of widespread irregularities in the Afghanistan election are pouring in.
Kiwi Vietnam war hero dies
A former New Zealand Vietnam war hero who was recently presented with a bravery award for saving the lives of Australian soldiers has died.
Chinese dairy bid hits snag
A Chinese bid to buy 20 NZ farms will be rejected or severely restricted after an Overseas Investment Office review, the Herald understands.
Games: Athletes village open for business
Forget the mosquitoes - the Commonwealth Games athletes village is officially open for businesss.
Games organisers dismiss warnings
Organisers of the Delhi Commonwealth Games have dismissed Australian government warnings of terrorism risks.
Jurors shown knives found near murdered woman
The knives found near the body of a stabbed woman in a suitcase have been handed around a jury in a transparent case.
Delhi Games security move 'illogical'
The NZOC says the decision of the three team sports to engage their own security advice ahead of the Delhi Games defies logic.