The New Zealand women's hockey team has finished top of Group B after a 3-1 win over Canada at the Commonwealth Games in Delhi.

It took Valerie Adams all of one throw to establish she wouldn't be beaten for gold in Delhi.

Weightlifter Richard Patterson had mixed feelings after winning silver in the 85kg class at the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi tonight.

The New Zealand Commonwealth Games team have had their most successful day in Delhi, winning nine medals on day five.

Middle distance runner Nikki Hamblin ran what was described as a perfect tactical race to take silver in the 1500m in Delhi.

Decathlete Brent Newdick is "stoked" at winning Commonwealth Games silver after fighting cramping and tiredness.

Glenn Snyders shared second place on the podium after a rare dead heat with Australian Brenton Rickard at the Commonwealth Games pool last night.

Competition schedule for New Zealand athletes on the sixth day of the Delhi Commonwealth Games on Saturday, October 9.

Nickki Hamblin has continued the proud history of New Zealand middle distance running with a 1500m silver medal at the Commonwealth Games.

Hayley Palmer has won a third New Zealand medal at the Commonwealth Games pool in Delhi, picking up a bronze in the 50m freestyle.