The defending Commonwealth Games 200-metre butterfly champion, New Zealand's Moss Burmester, has failed to qualify for the final in Delhi.
Burmester, who won the gold medal in a Games record four years ago in Melbourne, could post only the 10th fastest time; the top eight go through to the final.
Two New Zealand swimmers have qualified for finals on Monday night: Lauren Boyle posted the third fastest time in qualifying for the the 200-metre freestyle, while Natalie Wiegersma is through to the individual medley final, in fifth spot.
Other New Zealand swimmers to progress into the semi-finals of their events are Hayley Palmer (50-metre butterfly) and Gareth Kean (50-metre backstroke).
