More Kiwi Kids Set to Benefit from the Barnardos 0800 What's Up Helpline
26 August 2014
A New Zealand helpline for children and young people will be able to continue to help save lives thanks to a funding boost from Rinnai.
Bliss Out Island-Style with Air Tahiti Nui's Spring Sale
26 August 2014
Discover the beauty and charm of the islands of Tahiti with Air Tahiti Nui's latest holiday deals offering a blissful week in paradise from just $1799*.
Nikki Van Dijk takes victory and 16-year-old Mahina Maeda secures wildcard for trestles
26 August 2014
Nikki Van Dijk (AUS) wins the Swatch Girls Pro France and runner-up Mahina Maeda (HAW) was awarded the wildcard place for the Swatch Women’s Pro in Trestles.
New Zealand's best-selling music sensation announce two major releases for 2014
25 August 2014
The award-winning operatic trio Sol3 Mio (pronounced So-leh Me-oh) – consisting of tenor brothers Pene and Amitai Pati and their baritone cousin Moses Mackay – stormed the New Zealand charts with their self-titled debut album.
Juniors Final at the SWATCH Girls Pro France 2014 – Keely Andrew (AUS) deserves the win
25 August 2014
With a building swell and sunny skies, the Pro Junior competition of the Swatch Girls Pro France was completed today with Keely Andrew (AUS) taking victory and the US $1,200 first prize.
Reveal Pearlescent Skin that Glows with New Olay Regenerist Luminous
25 August 2014
Reveal glowing, healthy-looking skin in just 2 weeks with NEW Olay Regenerist Luminous, a new tone correcting collection designed to give women the ultimate accessory: bright, pearlescent skin.
Watkinson edges out Luxford to win Challenge Gold Coast
25 August 2014
New Zealand's Amelia Rose Watkinson just edged out Australia's Annabel Luxford in a hard fought battle with the former world champion to win the inaugural Challenge Gold Coast Australia.
Brown and Crawford win Metaman Iron Distance Race
25 August 2014
Ten times Ironman New Zealand champion Cameron Brown has won the mens title at the Metaman Iron Distance Race, with former Ironman NZ & Challenge Wanaka champion Gina Crawford the women's race, in the tropics of Indonesia.
New Zealand Kayakers Win Yukon 1000
25 August 2014
Kiwi kayakers Ian Huntsman and Wendy Riach took on the world's longest kayak race the Yukon 1000 for the adventure and ended up taking home more than the memories but also outright victory in the 1000mile challenge, against men's teams.
Simply stunning Silver and Bronze for the Kiwis in Stockholm
24 August 2014
Stockholm proved a happy hunting ground for the New Zealanders as Andrea Hewitt and Nicky Samuels won silver and bronze in the latest round of the ITU World Triathlon Series, results that propel both athletes into the world's top ten in a rare moment with two Kiwi athletes on the same WTS podium.
Queenstown choirs sing and raise funds for children in war-torn Gaza as part of global Peace One Day
21 August 2014
Queenstown choral groups are coming together next month for a special one-off performance to promote peace and unity in the world and raise funds for children suffering in war-torn countries.
Excitement builds as a bigger and better Walled City Tattoo returns to Derry~Londonderry next week
20 August 2014
Preparations for next week’s Walled City Tattoo are in full swing, with regular rehearsals in and around Derry~Londonderry and the open air amphitheatre build having started in the city’s Ebrington Square.
Hair magician Richard Kavanagh creates waves with a new magic wand – the YOGI
20 August 2014
Celebrated hairstylist Richard Kavanagh has created some of the world's hottest hair looks over his 25-year career. This week Richard Kavanagh, touches down in New Zealand for a whirlwind few days chit chatting about a new styling tool that he loves using, and knows that you will too!
Taylor Swift Announces New Album!!
20 August 2014
"I spent two years making 1989. Two years gives you enough time to grow and change and let things inspire you. I was listening to a lot of late 80's pop music and how bold those songs were and how that time period was a time of limitless possibilities.
Sport Wellington Buggy Walk heads to Hutt Valley
20 August 2014
Hundreds of buggies are set to stroll along the Hutt River in Upper Hutt on Thursday 4th September for Sport Wellington’s monthly Buggy Walk.
Cycling stars head to UCI Para-Cycling Road World Championships
20 August 2014
The Paralympics New Zealand (PNZ) Para-Cycling team departed today for the 2014 UCI Para-Cycling Road World Championships in Greenville, USA from 28 August – 1 September.
Kiwi Demand for TV Shopping Increasing
20 August 2014
New Zealand consumer demand for TV shopping is on the rise with one shopping channel reporting increases of more than 1000 new customers per month.
Annie Lennox Announces New Album Release!
20 August 2014
"I was just curious, I thought, 'I wonder what my voice would be like. Would these songs suit my voice?' It was like a little challenge. I just sort of got to know them, became friends with them really and had a great deal of joy in the process." – Annie Lennox
Cure the Itch!!
20 August 2014
October is Eczema awareness month! Between 10–25% of New Zealanders suffer from eczema – here is the new and improved 2nd edition of the book that has proven to cure the itch.
Former world champions head field for Challenge Gold Coast
20 August 2014
Two former world champions Pete Jacobs and Annabel Luxford headline a star studded professional field to contest the inaugural Challenge Gold Coast this Sunday.
Crowne Plaza Queenstown concierge named only female finalist in awards for hotel excellence
19 August 2014
Crowne Plaza Queenstown's chief concierge Fiona Lawson has been named finalist in the concierge of the year category at this year's Hotel Management (HM) Magazine Awards, making her the only female to make the shortlist.
Severin Zotter (A) wins the TORTOUR in the toughest conditions in the solo men category
19 August 2014
The exceedingly cold weather, snow and rain probably made the 6th TORTOUR presented by IWC one of the toughest challenges ever for the 554 participants starting in both race formats.
U.S-Based Kiwi's Streets Of Laredo Announce Debut Album Release!
19 August 2014
"Both Dan and I had done the hard yards in bands in New Zealand but we were worn out and a little lost by it all, and broke. I was running this t-shirt company and Dan walks in one day to tell me that he's finished with music and he's gonna go get a real job. All of a sudden my 'big brother' instinct kicks in and rather than see this young songwriter throw it all away, I gave him a job doing t-shirt orders, and we started working on demos and writing songs together, pretty much day and night from then on in." – Dave Gibson
Aussie Takeover in Big Warrior & Samoa Swim Series
19 August 2014
WARRIOR 2014
Last year it was the Kiwis who took all the top prizes, this year the Aussies took a clean sweep of the top prizes in the PRO Race of the Warrior Race.
Diana Krall Announces Release Date for Wallflower!
19 August 2014
The release date for five-time Grammy Award-winning jazz pianist and singer Diana Krall's new studio album Wallflower (Verve Records) has been announced, due in-stores October 10.