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Don't miss: Loi Krathong
Held on the full moon of the twelfth lunar month, Loi Krathong is one of Thailand's most atmospheric traditional festivals.

Cricket: NZ defeat 'embarrassing'
A former Black Cap says a lack of coaching is to blame for NZ's demise, with the side needing "a miracle" before next year's World Cup.

Philippines braces for 'super typhoon'
A typhoon roaring in on the Philippines is amongst the most powerful ever recorded - and bigger than Katrina.

Success: Making butter even better
Canary Enterprises' success is built on taking a familiar product, then adding value.

Cricket: Coach role holds no appeal
Despite his successful role as a coach for the Chennai Super Kings, Stephen Fleming has no desire for the Black Caps' job.

Hockey: Penalty shootout joy for NZ
After penalty shootout heartbreak yesterday, it was penalty shootout joy today for New Zealand hockey as the Black Sticks men made it a medal double at the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi by claiming bronze.

Double delight follows shootout sorrow in Delhi
After the tears, came the cheers in Delhi as New Zealand won two more gold medals following a heartbreaking hockey loss.

The taste of Thailand (+recipe)
Helen Brierty and Annette Fear share their expertise of Thai cooking in a new book celebrating Asian cuisine.

Gymnastics: NZ team fourth in rhythmic
New Zealand finished fourth among five nations tonight in the rhythmic gymnastics teams competition at the Commonwealth Games.

Silver Ferns set up golden clash with Australia
Silver Ferns captain Casey Williams wants a second Commonwealth Games gold medal, "just to be greedy".

Govt congratulates jailed Chinese Nobel winner
The NZ Government has congratulated controversial Nobel Peace Prize winner Liu Xiaobo after earlier saying it was waiting on advice.

Haka finally makes appearance in Delhi
The haka made its first public bow at the Commonwealth Games and the Black Sticks women's hockey team were the recipients.

Hamblin secures silver in amazing finish
Nikki Hamblin etched herself a place among the great names of NZ athletics in Delhi last night.

All you need to know about Delhi - Day 8
New Zealand have a chance to add to their Commonwealth Games medal haul tonight as focus turns to track and field.

Kiwis in action - Day 8
Competition schedule for New Zealand athletes on the seventh day of the Delhi Commonwealth Games on Monday, October 11: