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Athletics: Adams unveils new technique in heat
Didier Poppe knows it is best to give Valerie Adams a bit of space when she's got her game face on.

Commonwealth Games: Top Delhi flops
The Delhi Games have presented a series of unique challenges for the athletes, their support teams, the fans and the press.

City puts up $13m for elephants in the bush
Auckland Zoo has been given the go-ahead to a $13m proposal to bring in a herd of up to 10 Asian elephants, and expand into Western Springs park.

IMF: East won't make up for West
The IMF expects global growth to fall next year as the emerging economies which are leading the global recovery are unable to fully compensate for weaker demand in rich countries.

More finals action for NZ swimmers
New Zealand should be at the business end of at least three finals at the Commonwealth Games pool tonight.

All you need to know about Delhi - Day 4
The New Zealand team have yet to strike gold after three days at the Commonwealth Games but they're getting closer.

Bethune and Sea Shepherd cut ties in bitter row
Pete Bethune has alleged Sea Shepherd ordered him to scuttle the Ady Gil after its collision with a Japanese whaling vessel.

NZ intelligence activities revealed in banned book
A book about the war in Afghanistan reveals details of the activities of New Zealand intelligence teams there.

Slow and steady failing to win over fans in Delhi
At the pace things are moving in Delhi, 100m favourite Oshane Bailey might be the only one operating with any hint of urgency right now.

Synders briefly holds Games record
Glenn Snyders has set himself up for a royal shot of New Zealand's first Commonwealth Games medal in the pool.

Cricket: Ryder set to fire in return
The rest of the Black Caps team are predicting an explosion from hard hitting batsman Jesse Ryder tonight.

Kiwis in action - Day 2
Check out what times New Zealand athletes will be competing in Delhi on day two.

All you need to know about Delhi - Day 2
New Zealand finished day one in Delhi without a medal as the old fourth placing haunted the team once again.

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

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

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

NZ provide only hiccup in Games opening
A wandering NZ team provided the only glitch during an extravagant opening to Delhi's Commonwealth Games.

Perfect 10, perfect marriage
Asian couples are travelling thousands of kilometres in their quest for a perfect "10.10.10" wedding in New Zealand.

Kiwis in action - Day 1
Schedule for New Zealand athletes in competition at the Commonwealth Games on Monday, October 4.