A blame game is being played as New Zealand frustrations with the inadequate state of Commonwealth Games preparations peak.

He's been known to clock a few kilometres on the treadmill but if John Key was a world class athlete he'd be lining up to go to Delhi next week.

Nine detainees on the roof of Villawood detention centre in Sydney's west have continued their protest overnight.

Mark Inglis tells of the charity which sees him taking Kiwis to the Himalaya.

Squalid living conditions in the athletes' village have cast serious doubt on whether NZ will compete in the Commonwealth Games.

NZ is likely to follow other countries in deciding whether to pull out of the Commonwealth Games.

Another week of rain is expected to further hinder late Commonwealth Games preparations in Delhi.

New Zealand Commonwealth Games Chef de Mission Dave Currie believes the Games in Delhi may be called off.

The most ill-starred cricket tour of modern times turned uglier this morning when two players were involved in a fight.

The All Blacks selectors will seriously consider ditching a backup hooker and halfback from their year-end tour squad to make room for more rugby World Cup fringe contenders.

A former New Zealand Vietnam war hero who was recently presented with a bravery award for saving the lives of Australian soldiers has died.

A Chinese bid to buy 20 NZ farms will be rejected or severely restricted after an Overseas Investment Office review, the Herald understands.

Forget the mosquitoes - the Commonwealth Games athletes village is officially open for businesss.

Organisers of the Delhi Commonwealth Games have dismissed Australian government warnings of terrorism risks.