The IMF expects global growth to fall next year as the emerging economies which are leading the global recovery are unable to fully compensate for weaker demand in rich countries.

The Delhi Games have presented a series of unique challenges for the athletes, their support teams, the fans and the press.

Auckland Zoo has been given the go-ahead to a $13m proposal to bring in a herd of up to 10 Asian elephants, and expand into Western Springs park.

New Zealand should be at the business end of at least three finals at the Commonwealth Games pool tonight.

The New Zealand team have yet to strike gold after three days at the Commonwealth Games but they're getting closer.

New Zealand grabbed five more medals today to take their haul to five silver and two bronze.

Pete Bethune has alleged Sea Shepherd ordered him to scuttle the Ady Gil after its collision with a Japanese whaling vessel.

At the pace things are moving in Delhi, 100m favourite Oshane Bailey might be the only one operating with any hint of urgency right now.

Glenn Snyders has set himself up for a royal shot of New Zealand's first Commonwealth Games medal in the pool.

Competition schedule for New Zealand athletes on the third day of the Delhi Commonwealth Games on Wednesday, October 6.

It was "upsetting" having effigies of himself burnt in the streets of Delhi, Kiwi Commonwealth Games Federation CEO Michael Hooper said today.

New Zealand finished day one in Delhi without a medal as the old fourth placing haunted the team once again.

Some crucial slips mistakes proved the difference between another fourth and a first bronze for the New Zealand men's artistic gymnastics team.

If backstroker Daniel Bell breaks his New Zealand record tonight and he's in with a big medal chance at the Commonwealth Games.

Defending champion Moss Burmester has missed out on a place in the 200m butterfly final at the Commonwealth Games.

A wandering NZ team provided the only glitch during an extravagant opening to Delhi's Commonwealth Games.

Asian couples are travelling thousands of kilometres in their quest for a perfect "10.10.10" wedding in New Zealand.

Schedule for New Zealand athletes in competition at the Commonwealth Games on Monday, October 4.

The Commonwealth Games officially opened this morning and we will have all the action covered over the next 11 days.

The New Zealand team has categorically denied they are planning to boycott the opening ceremony at the Commonwealth Games.

It is netball, old-school style. New Zealand and England meet in the pivotal Commonwealth Gamespool play clash on Thursday.