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Commonwealth Games: Dogged veteran central to Kiwi plan
Greg Henderson's advancing years have aided the cause of the Kiwi men for tonight's Commonwealth Games road race.

Commonwealth Games: Fiery end to a memorable trip
The Robertson twins' coming out party at the Commonwealth Games began with a bronze and ended with a blast.

Commonwealth Games: Hakeai a definite star on the rise
As Tina Hakeai was confirming herself as New Zealand's brightest field athlete prospect, another longer standing one was hinting her time might be up.

Paul Lewis: NZ swimming goes even further off the Boyle
Paul Lewis writes: Lauren Boyle's success was one of the most uplifting sights in Glasgow but has underlined a recurring problem - what to do about NZ swimming?

Robertson unleashes rant
Kiwi runner Jake Robertson says he will never forget Nick Willis tripping him in the 5000m at the Commonwealth Games.

Games: While you were sleeping, day 9
A quick bite of the best of the action from day nine at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.

Commonwealth Games: Gymnastics bronze takes coach back to 98' glory
There was an emotional flashback to Kuala Lumpur in 1998 as David Phillips watched his prized gymnast, David Bishop, step on to the podium in Glasgow.

David Leggat: Adams sits at pinnacle of sporting achievement
As Valerie Adams chalked up successive title No 54 in Hampden Park early on Thursday NZT, there was a sense of it all being a bit underwhelming.

Injured decathletes battled to compete
New Zealand decathletes Brent Newdick and Scott McLaren's failure to complete the event at the Commonwealth Games came after a long battle with Athletics New Zealand selectors for their inclusion in the Glasgow team.

Golden Villumsen sheds unlucky tag
Before she got on her bike in Glasgow, Linda Villumsen's finishes from her previous seven major events had the makings of a good game of golf: 3, 3, 2, 2, 4, 3, 2.

It's fine with the players when 'quiet man' turns up the volume as goalie for Black Sticks
Devon Manchester has to undergo a personality change when he steps on to the field for the Black Sticks.

Indestructible pocket rocket one to count on
Injuries, illness, loss of form. Life is no roller coaster for sports teams. The Silver Ferns are no different, especially on the injury front right now. But there are invariably certainties teams can bank on in difficult times.

Nik Simon: Hero to zero leaves a tainted legacy
There is an elephant in the room in Glasgow. While para-athletes revel under the ever-increasing profile of disability sport, should we mention the legacy of Oscar Pistorius?

Paper publishes Bolt 's***' transcript
A British newspaper has published a transcript of the disputed comments by Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt that the Glasgow Games were 'a bit s***'.

Games: While you were sleeping, day 8
A quick bite of the best of the action from day eight at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games

Golden Val in a class of her own
Valerie Adams has no idea how long her stunning winning sequence will last, but she's not about to let it slip.

Commonwealth Games: Lifter needs life's weight off his shoulders
Kiwi weightlifter Stanislav Chalaev would like to retain the results but change the process the next time he competes at an international event.

Games: Villumsen finally strikes gold
Five years of frustration has come to a glorious end after Linda Villumsen at last struck gold at a major international race.