Latest fromIndia
Ellen Barry pulls out of Commonwealth Games
Tennis player Ellen Barry has pulled out of the Games team citing security fears, joining cyclist Greg Henderson.
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.
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.
Ryan Murphy's message of hope
Film-maker Ryan Murphy felt a strong connection with Liz Gilbert's Eat Pray Love.
Auckland Zoo in panda swap with India
Auckland Zoo is sending one of its female red pandas, Khosuva, to India in exchange for a male red panda at Darjeeling Zoo in India.
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.
Commonwealth Games CEO under fire for 'lavish' lifestyle
The Kiwi head of the Commonwealth Games Federation has been accused of living it up royally in India.
Commonwealth Games: Athletes will be restricted to 'security bubble'
New Zealand athletes won't be allowed outside the Commonwealth Games security bubble.
Snakes, marauding monkeys menace Games
Fierce monkeys and snake charmers have been deployed at several Commonwealth Games venues to try to protect athletes.
First NZers give Games village thumbs-up
The first New Zealand athletes to use the Commonwealth Games village have enjoyed the large rooms and "excellent" dining hall, and have no complaints.
Delhi a victim of western 'conspiracy'
The Games organising chief believes the Commonwealth's western countries have conspired to unleash the scathing criticism which has marred the buildup to the event.
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.
Lawn bowls: Tricky adjustment for Delhi greens
New Zealand's lawn bowlers will face a tricky transition in New Delhi during to slower greens.
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.
Hockey: Black Sticks fancy chances
The New Zealand men's and women's hockey teams will share more than the Black Sticks name at the Commonwealth Games.
Rugby: Messam confirmed as replacement
Liam Messam has been confirmed as the replacement player for the injured Adam Thomson in the Commonwealth Games Sevens team.
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.
Commonwealth Games: Warning on Delhi came two years ago
The NZOC were given a graphic warning two years ago about the conditions they could face in Delhi - by themselves.
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.