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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.

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.

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.

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.

Day three wrap: NZ add silvers and bronze
New Zealand grabbed five more medals today to take their haul to five silver and two bronze.

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.

Kiwis in action - Day 3
Competition schedule for New Zealand athletes on the third day of the Delhi Commonwealth Games on Wednesday, October 6.

Games boss - effigy burning hurt
It was "upsetting" having effigies of himself burnt in the streets of Delhi, Kiwi Commonwealth Games Federation CEO Michael Hooper said today.

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.

All you need to know about Delhi - Day 1
The Commonwealth Games officially opened this morning and we will have all the action covered over the next 11 days.

Opening ceremony boycott report denied
The New Zealand team has categorically denied they are planning to boycott the opening ceremony at the Commonwealth Games.

Netball: Ferns set for showdown
It is netball, old-school style. New Zealand and England meet in the pivotal Commonwealth Gamespool play clash on Thursday.