Playgrounds plan wins recreation association award
23 November 2015
Hamilton City Council's plan to develop playgrounds across the city has won a New Zealand Recreation Association award.
Mt Hutt named New Zealand's Best Ski Resort at World Ski Awards
23 November 2015
Canterbury’s favourite ski area Mt Hutt has been awarded the coveted title of New Zealand’s Best Ski Resort at the third Annual World Ski Awards.
GODZone Adventure second team across finish line at ARWC
23 November 2015
After seven days of non stop racing, the GODZone Adventure Team completed the 2015 Adventure Racing World Championship in Brazil earlier today as the second team to cross the finish line.
New Balance Launches First 3D Printing Running Shoe
23 November 2015
Global athletic leader New Balance announced today they will be launching the first high performance running shoe with a 3D printed midsole.
Course record and back to back winner in Queenstown
23 November 2015
A new course record for a new men's winner and back to back victories in the women's race were the features of the Air New Zealand Queenstown International Marathon on Saturday.
Mission Estate announces the long awaited release of its 2013 Huchet Syrah
23 November 2015
New Zealand’s original winery, Mission Estate, is proud to announce the long awaited release of its 2013 Huchet Syrah.
Flashdance The Musical To Play Auckland Season
23 November 2015
Smash hit ‘80s movie Flashdance is now a musical and it’s coming to New Zealand for a strictly limited Auckland season in April 2016.
Nationwide pet food donation
20 November 2015
A nationwide pet food donation drive will see Nestlé Purina PetCare providing 55,000 top quality meals to rescue dogs looking for forever homes around the country.
Natural wonders for your hair
20 November 2015
The green and natural beauty trend, currently taking the world by storm, isn’t limited to just skin or makeup products.
COPD to become third leading cause of death by 2030
20 November 2015
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is set to become the third leading cause of death worldwide in the next 15 years[1], and New Zealand currently has the second highest hospitalisation rate for the disease in the OECD[2].
Vodafone NZ Music Awards winner
20 November 2015
Topping off a sensationally eventful year both at home and internationally, Nelson born brother-sister duo Broods has taken home four Tuis from this year's 50th annual Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards.
92 Year Old Set For Final Half Marathon As Wife Says 'Enough'!
20 November 2015
The Air New Zealand Queenstown International Marathon has attracted interest from around the world, but it is the stories from home that are often the most inspiring as everyday New Zealanders push themselves to and beyond their limits, often overcoming incredible odds just to be on the start line.
Hospice & Farmers Christmas baubles for charity
19 November 2015
Twinkling fairy lights, lush wreaths placed at the front door and a beautifully dressed Christmas tree – the festive season is the prettiest time of year, so deck the halls with good vibes and decorate for a cause this Christmas with Farmers Hospice Baubles.
Library launches The Great Escape Summer Reading Programme
19 November 2015
The Invercargill City Libraries and Archives’ annual summer reading programme is launching soon and staff promise it will be bigger and better than ever, building on the 800 registrations and 50% increase in completion rates from the previous year.
Queenstown's Hotel St Moritz fuels marathon runners
19 November 2015
Runners in this weekend's Air New Zealand International Queenstown marathon (Saturday November 21) will be fueled, fit and ready to go thanks to Queenstown's Hotel St Moritz.
Yvonne Bennetti new season shoes
19 November 2015
Statement Heels
Heavy metal, the sculptured heel and sling backs were all headliners on the catwalk for SS 15/16.
Revvies Expands Endurance Sports Impact
19 November 2015
In response to tremendous feedback from the sports community in early product testing, Revvies Energy Strips – the category-innovator in caffeinated mouth strips – is devoting focused attention and resources to the triathlon and endurance sports markets.
International Chase For Line Honours In Queenstown Marathon
19 November 2015
The Air New Zealand Queenstown International Marathon this Saturday will feature stories from all walks of life in New Zealand and around the world, with the race to be first across the line equally an international one.
Gluten Freedom Everyday Sandwich Bread Brown
19 November 2015
Summer is here and so are picnics and time in the sun at the park or beach with friends.
Local child strikes gold at Shotover Jet's 50th anniversary celebrations
18 November 2015
Around $12,000 was raised this weekend for local charity the Bruce Grant Trust at Shotover Jet’s annual Locals Day.
Cancer Society gives kids 100,000 sunscreens!
18 November 2015
This summer, the Cancer Society of New Zealand is giving away a whopping 100,000 x 50gm tubes of its top quality SPF50+ sunscreen to early childhood centres, primary and intermediate schools, to help keep Kiwi kids safe from the risks of sun exposure.
American IRONMAN star to return to happy hunting ground
18 November 2015
There’s a real international feel to the first Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain IRONMAN 70.3 Taupo next month.
Alpine Marathon
18 November 2015
The lake's water twinkled as the backdrop, while the mighty vast openness of high country awaited the marathon running footsteps.
Garmin introduces Index Smart Scales - Ideal for 2016 resolutions and goals
18 November 2015
Today, Garmin New Zealand, announced Index Smart Scale, a scale with connectivity features and detailed metrics.
Lizzie Orchard cracks the top 10 – twice!
18 November 2015
Last we checked in with Lizzie Orchard, she was coming off a successful early year race program looking to build again for the Xterra World Championships in November.