The only time archery featured at the Commonwealth Games, New Zealand claimed a place atop the podium.

There are reports India's president will declare the Commonwealth Games open, denying the British royal family the traditional honour.

Forget Aspen - China may just be the new off-season ski destination for Kiwis, writes Kerri Jackson.

Commonwealth Games Federation chief executive Mike Hooper says he did all he could in the lead-up to the problem-plagued Delhi games.

A blame game is being played as New Zealand frustrations with the inadequate state of Commonwealth Games preparations peak.

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.

Cancellation of the Delhi Commonwealth Games would be bad for the future of the games movement, says John Key.

The power of Krakatoa is awe-inspiring, writes Michael Travers.

Mark Inglis tells of the charity which sees him taking Kiwis to the Himalaya.

Squalid living conditions in the athletes' village have cast serious doubt on whether NZ will compete in the Commonwealth Games.

NZ is likely to follow other countries in deciding whether to pull out of the Commonwealth Games.

Another week of rain is expected to further hinder late Commonwealth Games preparations in Delhi.

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.

Complaints of widespread irregularities in the Afghanistan election are pouring in.

A former New Zealand Vietnam war hero who was recently presented with a bravery award for saving the lives of Australian soldiers has died.

A Chinese bid to buy 20 NZ farms will be rejected or severely restricted after an Overseas Investment Office review, the Herald understands.

Forget the mosquitoes - the Commonwealth Games athletes village is officially open for businesss.