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Sophie Pascoe
CG2018: Sophie Pascoe
Eliza McCartney
CG2018: Eliza McCartney
Dame Valerie Adams
CG2018: Dame Valerie Adams
Tom Walsh
CG2018: Tom Walsh
Ryan Taylor
CG2018: Ryan Taylor
Mika Vukona
CG2018: Mika Vukona
Holly Robinson
CG2018: Holly Robinson
Cameron French
CG2018: Cameron French
Angela Petty
CG2018: Angela Petty
Olivia McTaggart
CG2018: Olivia McTaggart
Corey Main
CG2018: Corey Main
Laurel Hubbard
CG2018: Laurel Hubbard
Alethea Boon
CG2018: Alethea Boon
Jo Edwards
CG2018: Jo Edwards
Ryan Sissons
CG2018: Ryan Sissons
Mark Noble
CG2018: Mark Noble
Andrea Hewitt
CG2018: Andrea Hewitt
Natalie Rooney
CG2018: Natalie Rooney
Chloe Tipple
CG2018: Chloe Tipple
Scott Wilson
CG2018: Scott Wilson
Portia Woodman
GC2018: Portia Woodman
Micaela Cocks
CG2018: Micaela Cocks
Jack Bauer
CG2018: Jack Bauer
Linda Villumsen
CG2018: Linda Villumsen
Hamish Bond
CG2018: Hamish Bond
NZ's medal prospects
Sophie Pascoe
CG2018: Swimming
Joseph Millar
CG2018: Athletics
Anton Cooper
CG2018: Cycling
Shannon McIlroy
CG2018: Lawn Bowls
Paul Henare
CG2018: Basketball
Tony Dodds
CG2018: Triathlon
Nic Woods
CG2018: Hockey
Katrina Gran
CG2018: Netball
Tayla Ford
CG2018: Wrestling
Stella Ebert
CG2018: Rhythmic Gymnastics
Tim Mikkelson
CG2018: Rugby Sevens
David Bishop
CG2018: Artistic Gymnastics
Ben O'Dea
CG2018: Beach Volleyball
Tracey Lambrechs
CG2018: Weightlifting
Natalie Rooney
CG2018: Shooting
Liam Stone
CG2018: Diving
Joelle King
CG2018: Squash
Leydon-Davis
CG2018: Badminton

CG2018: LATEST NEWS

The original Commonwealth Games venue was destroyed in the earthquake.

Christchurch flaunts new $38m QEII pool complex

The original Commonwealth Games venue was destroyed in the earthquake.

Anthony Peden.

Mystery around NZ cycling coach's shock departure

Anthony Peden's sudden resignation has raised plenty of questions.
Commonwealth Games

Fifty illegally overstay Commonwealth Games visas

"We have had no contact with them… We know they haven't left."
Games

Games overstayers urged to hand themselves in

Australian border officials are trying to round up visa overstayers to deport them.
Reuters

Games athletes apply for asylum in Australia

"It's a significant number... It's certainly more than what's being reported."
Landers-Murphy King

Friends turned rivals as King progresses at British Open

The Kiwi squash queen beat her Commonwealth Games teammate in the opening round.
The two-time Commonwealth Games champion said he is embarrassed and upset.

Nyika's boxing gold stolen from car

The two-time Commonwealth Games champion said he was embarrassed and upset.

Lewis Clareburt celebrates his Commonwealth Games medal.

Clareburt gets expert help towards Olympic goal

The Wellington swimmer was a shock medallist at last month's Commonwealth Games.
The Commonwealth Games medallist is now training the next crop of weightlifting stars.

Patterson to write a new chapter in storied weightlifting career

The Commonwealth Games medallist is now training the next crop of weightlifting stars.
Swimmer Daniel Hunter and golfer Lydia Ko.

Ko boosted by birthday surprise from No. 1 fan

Which Commonwealth Games swimmer flew to San Francisco to help her celebrate?
Caster Semenya

New testosterone rules may end Semenya's reign

The South African runner won the women's 800-1500 double at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.
All Blacks Sevens celebrate gold on the Gold Coast.

All Black Sevens take gold-medal form into Singapore

After their Gold Coast win, the Kiwis hope to improve their world series standing.

Laura Langman hasn't played for the Silver Ferns in 18 months.

Blacklisting Laura Langman was 'criminal' - Liz Ellis

The former Australian captain has launched a scathing attack on the Netball New Zealand regime that banished their former skipper.
The Silver Ferns placed fourth at the Commonwealth Games.

Australia wanted NZ in revamped netball comp

A former board member of Netball Australia has slammed Netball New Zealand for the Silver Ferns' failings.
Commonwealth Games

Joe Rogan blasts Kiwi Laurel Hubbard in rant about trans athletes

"She's got size 14 feet... What in the f**k are we doing here?"
Eastlake was the voice of State of Origin in the 1980s and early 90s.

Legendary Australian sports broadcaster dies

Darrell Eastlake was the voice of State of Origin in the 1980s and early 90s.
NZ U18 Sevens training at College Rifles.

Games gold inspires a new generation of Black Ferns

Kelly Brazier's thrilling game-winner on the Gold Coast is fuelling rugby's recruitment drive.
Laura Langman

Langman snub blamed for Commonwealth Games failure

Former Aussie captain Liz Ellis claims Netball NZ treated the veteran midcourt "appallingly".
Commonwealth Games

David Liti's gold medal not yet at final destination

The Commonwealth champion is set to visit Tonga to gift his prize to his grandfather.
The Silver Ferns finished fourth the the Commonwealth Games.

Nothing off the table for Netball New Zealand

Coach Janine Southby's job is in doubt with a review due to commence in two weeks.
Pascoe won two gold medals at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.

Para-athlete Pascoe motivated by legacy

The Commonwealth Games gold medallist is hungry for more success in the pool.
Liti won the prestigious David Dixon award for sportsmanship at the Commonwealth Games.

New Zealand Games team receive heroes' homecoming

The Kiwi athletes arrived back home to a loud welcoming from their faithful fans.
Laurel Hubbard suffers injury during Commonwealth games weightlifting.

Five best Commonwealth Games plotlines

More entertaining and 'real' than reality TV, claims Grant Chapman.
Peter Beattie has just wrapped up a stint as chairman of the Commonwealth Games.

Comm Games chairman makes embarrassing on-air gaffe

It's the second time in a month he's been ridiculed for his lack of rugby league knowledge.
Updated Commonwealth Games closing ceremony.

Games organisers admit 'we got it wrong'

Disappointed fans missed seeing Commonwealth Games athletes enter the closing ceremony.
Have you ever come across this sound?

Gold Coast tourists stunned by intense screeching chorus of birds

Have you ever come across it?
David Liti wins Commonwealth Games gold.

Liti lifts top Commonwealth Games award

The giant Kiwi weightlifter took out the coveted David Dixon Award.
The closing ceremony has been heavily criticised.

Athletes walk out of 'boring' Games closing ceremony

Athletes left halfway through and many of the seats were empty.
Brazier scored a try in extra time to seal the gold medal for the Black Ferns.

Brazier bashful over gold medal-winning try

"The defence by the girls was just amazing - and defence is what wins games."
Stacey Michelsen.

Black Sticks skipper Michelsen named flagbearer

She will lead the NZ team at the Commonwealth Games closing ceremony.
The group has been getting together for bongos and fire twirling for years.

Gold Coast bongo players, fire twirlers challenge council ban

"There's no need to stop it... No one's getting hurt, nothing bad is happening - leave it how it is."
Reagan Ware scored a first half try for New Zealand.

That's gold! All Blacks Sevens top Fiji

New Zealand beat tournament favourites Fiji in the final.
Kelly Brazier scored the winner for New Zealand.

Sevens heaven: Brazier stunner claims Kiwi gold

The 17-12 extra-time win was sealed by an outstanding try from the world cup winner.
Callum Hawkins had a comfortable lead with 2km to go.

'Disgraceful': Anger at response to collapsed runner

Comm Games marathon spectators were told not help Callum Hawkins.
Noeline Taurua is currently coaching in Australia.

Silver Ferns must look to Noeline Taurua - Jenny-May Clarkson

She says time is up for Janine Southby after the side's dismal Games showing.
The doubles gold was Joelle King's second of the Commonwealth Games.

Games gold for Kiwi squash pair

Joelle King and Amanda Landers-Murphy topped their Indian opponents in the doubles final.
New Zealand failed to medal at the Commonwealth Games.

Dismal Silver Ferns finish fourth

It is the first time New Zealand has failed to win a medal in netball at the Commonwealth Games.
Callum Hawkins was leading by two minutes when he collapsed.

Marathon runner collapses just short of the finish line

Callum Hawkins was leading by two minutes when he collapsed.

Kia ora, good morning ... welcome to the final day of Commonwealth Games from the Gold Coast.

CG2018: As it happened, April 15 (Day 11)

Relive all the action as it happened on the final day of the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.
Updated Thomas Abercrombie scored a game-high 26 points in the win over Scotland.

Tall Blacks claim bronze on Gold Coast

Thomas Abercrombie scored a game-high 26 points in the win over Scotland.

Lisa Alexander has offered the Silver Ferns coach some words of encouragement.

Aussie coach backs under-siege Southby

Lisa Alexander has offered the Silver Ferns coach some words of encouragement.
There’s still gold to be won on the final day of the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.

CG2018: Kiwis in Action, April 15 (Day 11)

There’s still gold to be won on the final day of the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.
Men's Black Sticks after the gold medal match against Australia

Men's Black Sticks claim silver after loss to Australia

The Aussies came out of the gold medal match with their sixth straight Commonwealth Games title.
Commonwealth Games

Tall Ferns beat Canada to bronze

New Zealand led throughout the encounter to claim the bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games.
Commonwealth Games

King and Coll combine for bronze

The Kiwi pair needed just two sets to win their second medal at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.

Commonwealth Games

Silver Ferns succumb to heavy defeat

New Zealand will battle for bronze after Australia romped to a comfortable win at the Commonwealth Games.
New Zealand routed the hosts 4-1 in the Gold Coast.

Black Sticks roll Australia to claim gold

The 4-1 win scored New Zealand a first ever hockey gold medal at the Commonwealth Games.
David Nyika has won back-to-back Commonwealth gold medals.

Games gold for Nyika

The Glasgow gold medallist has backed up four years later.
Updated The Kiwi cyclist scored an unlikely silver.

Williams scores games silver in road race

The kiwi cyclist was not expected to feature in the medal hunt.
The New Zealand pole vault team's poles measure upwards of 4m.

Pole vault: The 'very big mission' of travelling with huge poles

"Some planes don't take them."