Oceania Humpback Whales have arrived in Niue
20 July 2015
Old friends Falcon, Gentoo, Stumpy and Alofa are expected to return to the warmer waters of Niue soon to calve and mate during whale season.
Jorgensen sprints to her 11th straight victory
20 July 2015
Proving that she is also capable at dominating in a sprint, USA's Gwen Jorgensen claimed victory at the 2015 ITU World Triathlon Hamburg on Saturday.
Crazy wedding traditions around the world
20 July 2015
Can you imagine being kept under house arrest by your family and friends and not allowed to go to the toilet for three days? That's one of the crazy wedding traditions in Malaysia.
New Zealand anthem heard again on Day 5 of IPC Swimming World Championships
20 July 2015
It was a day of medal success for the New Zealand Para-Swimming team in Glasgow with Sophie Pascoe and Nikita Howarth each winning a Gold medal.
Artists, Napier needs you
17 July 2015
Paxie’s Lane is a busy thoroughfare connecting Hastings Street and Marine Parade in Napier but it lacks something for passersby to look at.
Spark launches Huawei P8 in-store and online today
17 July 2015
Spark announced today that the new Huawei P8 is now available in-store and online at www.spark.co.nz, and the first 1000 customers who sign up to a $59 Open Term plan with interest free repayments will get the phone for under $25 per month, an effective $200 discount.
Gomez, Gambles and Hoffman endure some sprint and off-road racing
17 July 2015
Athletes of the Bahrain Endurance 13 are out to challenge their versatility over distances and surfaces with short course and off-road races this weekend.
Kiwis Line Up Strong Team At Hamburg World Relay Champs This Weekend
17 July 2015
New Zealand will line up with their strongest possible team at the ITU World Mixed Relay World Championships in Hamburg this weekend, on a weekend that sees athletes also race over the sprint distance in the latest round of the ITU World Series.
Golden glow continues on Day 4 of IPC Swimming World Championships
17 July 2015
The New Zealand Para-Swimming team once again added to their medal haul in Glasgow this morning winning two Gold medals and one Silver medal.
Competition stiff at ITU Mixed Relay World Championships
17 July 2015
One of the most anticipated events of the year is back this Sunday.
Kiwis light up the pool on Day 3 of IPC Swimming World Championships
17 July 2015
The New Zealand Para-Swimming team set the pool alight in Glasgow this morning winning four medals from four finals and taking the number of Rio 2016 Paralympic Games slots confirmed for the nation to four.
Cromwell-based builder wins ultimate Master Builder awards
16 July 2015
A small Cromwell-based building company has taken home the top award for not just one, but two homes in the coveted Registered Master Builders Southern Region House of the Year competition.
Art, nibbles and drinks evening to raise funds for much-loved camp
16 July 2015
An evening of art, drinks and hors d’oeuvres has appeal at any time – but none more so than when it’s being held to raise much-needed funds for an event with truly iconic standing amongst the Queenstown community.
Pascoe leads the way on Day 2 of IPC Swimming World Championships
16 July 2015
Sophie Pascoe led the charge for the New Zealand Para-Swimming team today in Glasgow winning Gold in the Women’s SM10 200m Individual Medley at the IPC Swimming World Championships this morning.
The Netball World Cup 2015 Is Coming To Sky Sport
16 July 2015
SKY Sport's coverage of the highly anticipated Netball World Cup 2015 includes LIVE coverage of the every match at Allphones Arena, including all Silver Ferns games, and all knockout matches of the 10-day tournament.
NZ's sassiest madam announces her grand arrival in Auckland's Takapuna
16 July 2015
Nestled in the heart of Takapuna, award winning Michelin star chef Josh Emett and business partner Fleur Caulton's third collaboration, Madam Woo, will officially open her doors to the public on 17 July.
X Factor Winner the Star for Matariki in Hamiltona
16 July 2015
The X Factor winner Beau Monga will be the star performer during Hamilton’s Matariki celebrations this Saturday.
Three athletes in nail-biting finish for third place
16 July 2015
Austrian makes extraordinary comeback after one hour’s sleep to clinch third
After nine days, the fight for 3rd place in the Red Bull X-Alps came down to the wire Tuesday afternoon.
JetBlack 12 Hour solo victory to Jason English in sixth consecutive year
16 July 2015
The JetBlack 12 Hour event has established itself as one of the major endurance mountain bike races in NSW since 2009 and for the second time it was held at James Estate Winery in the Upper Hunter Valley on the weekend.
Swiss flying ace wins world's toughest adventure race
16 July 2015
Maurer makes it four times in a row to Monaco
The Red Bull X-Alps was today won for the fourth time in a row by the Swiss flying ace Christian Maurer (SUI1).
Hotel St Moritz completes extensive bathroom upgrade
16 July 2015
Queenstown’s premier boutique hotel, Hotel St Moritz has taken the ritual of daily ablutions to the next level with the launch of its stunning new bathrooms and Molton Brown amenities.
Grajales takes Toronto Pan Ams in sprint finish
16 July 2015
Mexico can now start prepping for Rio as Crisanto Grajales has earned the country a qualifying spot after his breakthrough performance and victory at the 2015 Toronto Pan American Games on Sunday.
Athletes in bid to cross highest mountains of the Alps
16 July 2015
The Red Bull X-Alps today enters its most dramatic, spectacular and challenging stage as the lead athletes seek to cross the High Alps between the Matterhorn, Switzerland and Mont Blanc, France.
Olympic triathlon qualification on the line at Pan American Games
16 July 2015
A feat that occurs every four years, the Pan American Games returns this weekend in Toronto, Canada.