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Commonwealth Games
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June 14
Grimaldi confirmed as NZ names Commonwealth Games team
Otago's Anna Grimaldi is among the 21 track and field athletes selected for the New Zealand team at next month's Commonwealth Games.
Sport
April 14
Blackjacks first Kiwi team out of the blocks for Glasgow
Lawn bowlers have had the honour of being the first New Zealand team selected for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Sport
October 22
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
October 22
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.
Sport
February 8
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.
Sport
August 18
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.
Sport
August 11
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.
Sport
July 20
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.
Sport
August 9
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.
Sport
August 8
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 the helmet.
Sport
August 7
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.
Sport
August 5
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.
Sport
August 5
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.
Sport
August 4
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.
Sport
August 4
Lauren Bruce crashes out of hammer competition
Kiwi hammer thrower Lauren Bruce has seen her Commonwealth Games campaign end in disaster.
Sport
August 4
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.
Sport
August 4
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.
Sport
August 3
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.
Sport
August 3
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.
Sport
August 3
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.
Sport
August 3
Fairweather finishes fourth
Erika Fairweather has come in just outside the medals in Birmingham this morning.
Sport
August 3
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.
Sport
August 3
Kiwis go 1-2 in mountain biking
Four years after seizing gold with a snarl, Sam Gaze claimed his second with a smile.
Sport
August 3
Fairweather top qualifier for final
Erika Fairweather will take plenty of confidence from tonight’s performance.
Sport
August 2
Surprise bronze for Kiwi pole vaulter in Birmingham
Commonwealth Games debutant Imogen Ayris has claimed a shock bronze in the women's pole vault, edging compatriot and training partner Olivia McTaggart for a place on the podium.
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