What will Games cutbacks mean for NZ?
New Zealand should still expect to feature highly on the medal table at the next Commonwealth Games despite the programme being cut back.
Sport
Hockey among codes out of 2026 Games
Hockey among codes out of 2026 Games
Hockey, rugby sevens and cricket are among the big-name Commonwealth Games casualties, axed from the pared-back Glasgow programme in 2026.
Bid to host games could be backed by Nelson
Nelson possible co-host as Christchurch eyes Comm Games
Nelson has emerged as a potential co-host for any ambitious Christchurch bid to host the Commonwealth Games.
Victoria to pay $400m over Games cancellation
Victoria to pay $400m over Commonwealth Games cancellation
The Victorian government has agreed to pay Commonwealth Games bodies $400 million in compensation after cancelling the 2026 event.
Little support for mayor's Comm Games bid
No 'rush' of support for Chch mayor's Comm Games bid
Mayor Phil Mauger admits he hasn’t had a rush of people coming to his door after he said Christchurch and NZ should host the 2026 Commonwealth Games - but he stands by the plan.
Gold Coast throws possible Comm Games lifeline
Gold Coast throws possible Comm Games lifeline
The Gold Coast mayor says the 2018 host city could pick up the Commonwealth Games from Victoria but only if federal funding was made available.
The highs and lows of the Games
The Kiwi team’s highs were high, the lows were ... few and far between
The Commonwealth Games in Birmingham threw up the usual amount of drama, excitement, heartbreak - and medals. Lots and lots of medals. Otago Daily Times sports reporters reflect on how the NZ team performed.
Gate-way to glory
Gate-way to glory
Prepare for the mullet hairstyle to get even more popular in New Zealand schoolyards. Aaron Gate might just have inspired a generation to both give cycling a go and let that hair flow underneath...
Gate wins historic fourth gold
Gate wins historic fourth gold
Cyclist Aaron Gate picked up his fourth gold medal of the Commonwealth Games, while it also gold in the mixed doubles in squash and bronze for the women's cricket and netball teams.
Kiwi pair go 1-2 in shot put final at Games
Shot put one-two: Walsh wins gold, Gill takes silver
Kiwi shot putters Tom Walsh and Jacko Gill have taken out the gold and silver medals at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games.
Silver Ferns loss could mean easier path to final
Silver Ferns loss could mean easier path to final
The Commonwealth Games gold medal is not out of the question as far as Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua is concerned.
Kiwi pole-vaulter won bronze with broken hand and foot
Kiwi pole-vaulter won bronze with broken hand and foot
New Zealand's latest pole-vaulting star Imogen Ayris has revealed she not only competed in the final of her event at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games with a broken hand, but also with a broken foot.
Lauren Bruce crashes out of hammer competition
Lauren Bruce crashes out of hammer competition
Kiwi hammer thrower Lauren Bruce has seen her Commonwealth Games campaign end in disaster.
White Ferns to face Aus after crushing loss to England
White Ferns to face Aus after crushing loss to England
Fortunately for the White Ferns, they were already assured a semifinal spot before their destruction by England.
Bronze for Williams in time trial
Bronze for Williams in time trial
Cyclist Georgia Williams has claimed a Commonwealth Games bronze medal in the time trial on the streets of Wolverhampton.
Coll's gold makes Kiwi squash history
Coll's gold makes Kiwi squash history
Paul Coll has made history for New Zealand, defeating Wales' Joel Makin to become the first Kiwi man to win a gold medal in squash at a Commonwealth Games.
Three medal haul in judo
Three medal haul in judo
A superb day for the New Zealand judo team with Kody Andrews leading a three medal haul with a silver in the men's 100kg event.
Gold for Kerr in high jump
Gold for Kerr in high jump
Dunedin-born Hamish Kerr has continued to blaze a new trail for Kiwi sport as he won the Commonwealth Games high jump gold medal in Birmingham.
Fairweather finishes fourth
Fairweather finishes fourth
Erika Fairweather has come in just outside the medals in Birmingham this morning.
David Liti settles for silver in weightlifting
David Liti settles for silver in weightlifting
David Liti has been unable to win a second straight weightlifting gold medal, made to settle for silver in the men's 109+kg final.