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What to expect - day 2
A rundown of which New Zealanders are in action on day two of the Commonwealth Games.

While you were sleeping
A quick bite of the best of the action from day one at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.

Glasgow: Gold for Kiwi sprint team
The New Zealand men's sprint team have won a gold medal at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games after beating England in the gold medal ride.

Commonwealth Games: Rhino charges towards gold medal
By the time Simon van Velthooven mounts his bike for the first of his two Commonwealth Games events, the expectation is he'll be New Zealand's clean-up guy.

Commonwealth Games: "Nicked-up" judokas getting comfy
If the Kiwi judokas are aiming to "cut weight" before their competition, they don't have far to look to find tips.

Commonwealth Games: Medical team get athletes over line
Forget the 300-plus Kiwi athletes and coaches - the hardest workers at the Commonwealth Games will be Bruce Hamilton and his medical team.

Comm Games: Fourth for Hewitt
New Zealand's efforts at the Glasgow Games began in agonising fashion overnight (NZT), with Andrea Hewitt unable to manage a medal in the women's triathlon

Commonwealth Games: What to expect
The Glasgow Commonwealth Games are officially open and the action begins tonight. Here's a rundown of which New Zealanders are in action on the opening day.

Glasgow Games: Opening Ceremony
The 20th Commonwealth Games in Glasgow has opened today in Scottish style - with bagpipes, kilt-clad singers and jokes about the weather.

Editorial: Pride at stake
Condemnatory comments have had their usual airing in the lead-up to today's start of the 20th Commonwealth Games

Commonwealth Games: Sprint trio gunning for gold
New Zealand's crack team sprint trio aren't contemplating anything other than victory on the opening night of the track cycling programme early tomorrow (NZT).

David Leggat: Games' feelgood effect could swing referendum
When the Commonwealth Games begin today, the pursuit of sporting excellence will be top of the agenda.

Harder course gives hope for spot on podium
Kiwis love a good climb and Andrea Hewitt is no different, meaning her medal prospects in Glasgow are stronger than ever.

Adams named as NZ flag bearer
Two-time Olympic and Commonwealth shot put champion Valerie Adams will carry the NZ flag into tomorrow's opening ceremony in Glasgow.

Future of Games 'pretty rosy' - NZ boss
NZ Olympic Committee boss Kereyn Smith is predicting "a pretty exciting forum" when the Commonwealth Games Federation meets in Auckland next year.

Commonwealth Games: Athletes swear by crossfit
Any sport would relish discovering a new pathway by which athletes could be drawn to it.