Capture and share life’s beautiful moments– Canon introduces the new LEGRIA HF R406
Canon New Zealand today introduces its latest entry level LEGRIA camcorder – the LEGRIA HF R406. Designed to be fun, affordable and easy-to-use, the new model is the first to feature Canon’s DiG!C DV4 imaging processor, delivering stunning Full HD video alongside superb audio clarity.
Swimming New Zealand satisfied with funding levels
Swimming New Zealand believes it has been treated fairly and appropriately by High Performance Sport New Zealand’s $1.4 million investment for 2013 announced today.
BikeNZ fully committed to high performance in challenging environment
BikeNZ is fully committed to build on its success over the last four years, looking to the 2014 Commonwealth Games, the 2016 Rio Olympics and beyond.
Australians on the charge for Ironman 70.3 Auckland triathlon
The Aussies are coming in force, with a bevy of victories at all levels around the globe, to pose a serious challenge to the Kiwis for the inaugural Ironman 70.3 Auckland triathlon.
Mile Road Race Returns to Queen Street Auckland After An Absence of 30 Years
The Queen Street mile has been resurrected by the John Walker Find Your Field of Dreams and will be staged as the Queen Street Golden Mile to be held on Easter Monday 1st April 2013.
Cycling’s seven stars to line up in Calder Stewart elite cycling championships
For the first time, all seven of New Zealand’s World Tour professional cyclists will compete in the Calder Stewart Elite Road Championships in Christchurch next month.
63 nominations received for 50th Westpac Halberg Awards
Exceptional performances by New Zealand athletes on the world stage this year have resulted in 63 official nominations for the 50th Westpac Halberg Awards.
Pippa Middleton in next years Speights Coast to Coast?
It has been reported Pippa Middleton may participate in a gruelling Kiwi multisport event next year.
AVANTI Exploring Options With Pureblack Racing
Sheppard Industries and Avanti Bikes confirmed today that discussions are ongoing with PureBlack Racing (PBR) with a view to continuing the success of the New Zealand team on the international stage.
Boyle splashes into the unknown at world short course swimming
New Zealand Olympic swim star Lauren Boyle enters unknown waters when the world short course championships begin in Turkey tomorrow.
Look good and work out when you’re pregnant
Recent Mintel research has shown 55% of pregnant women say it’s important that they still look attractive during their pregnancy. As more and more women leave childbirth until their 30’s it’s increasingly likely that they will have already established a fitness routine as part of their lifestyle and expect to exercise in technically designed clothes that look good when they work out.
NZ communities part of global movement against cancer
This summer over 20,000 New Zealanders will come together to celebrate, remember and fight back against cancer by participating in Relay For Life—the world’s largest cancer engagement and fundraising activity.
Nelson triathlete runs down leader to win Ironman Western Australia
Nelson-based triathlete Britta Martin made up for an eight minute deficit out of the swim to earn a breakthrough victory in Ironman Western Australia today.
O'Grady and Lawn win in Taupo
Graham O’Grady thrilled the Taupo spectators giving them a local victory in the annual Nutri-Grain Taupo Half Ironman today. The 30 year old from Kinlock led throughout the 2km swim, 90km bike and 21.1km run finishing on the Taupo Domain in 3h 58m 4s, just under two minutes outside the race record set by Callum Millward last year.
Home is where the heart is for top New Zealand cyclist
New Zealand’s current most successful road cyclist, Linda Villumsen has set her sights on the 2016 Rio Olympics but plans to take a different path to climb the podium in four years time.
Boyle chases podium at world swimming championships
New Zealand’s top performed swimmer at the London Olympics, Lauren Boyle, is hoping to go one better at the FINA World Short Course Championships in Turkey next week.
Another Christchurch Sporting Venue set for Destruction
The earthquakes in Christchurch have taken a significant toll on many of its landmark buildings, but it’s not just mother nature that can wreak havoc...
Website Launches to Enhance New Zealand's Adventure Tourism Safety Reputation
New Zealand wears the adventure tourism brand proudly. We’ve got “the goods” for any conceivable outdoor adventure on land, water or up in the air that New Zealanders and tourists alike enjoy, but our safety reputation has taken a bit of a hit recently.
Armstrong Wins 2012 ASICS Kepler Challenge For The Third Time
Vajin Armstrong, 32, from Christchurch has won the 2012 ASICS Kepler Challenge today in a time of 4.55.24 on the challenging 60km mountain terrain course on a cool, windy day.
Swisse Mark Webber Tasmania Challenge final results
Swisse Mark Webber Tasmania Challenge
Results after Day 5 of 5
Swisse Active take Webber Challenge title
After 350 competitive kilometres in the Tasmanian wilderness, Victorians Jarad Kohlar and James Pretto, have won the gruelling Swisse Mark Webber Tasmania Challenge, which finished in Hobart today.
Grimsey Makes It Two From Two
Australian Trent Grimsey has stormed to victory in the 2012 State Harbour
Crossing, continuing his blistering form in the series.
Young kiwi cycling talent show promise at Oceania Championships
New Zealand’s teenage cycling talent showed plenty of promise in the Oceania Track Cycling championships that finished in Adelaide today.
Crash does not stop McCormick’s victory in Oceania cycling
Despite a crash on the final lap, Te Awamutu’s Hayden McCormick took out the gold medal in the points race on the third night of the Oceania track cycling championships in Adelaide.
McCormick produced a stunning display to lap the field and dominate the key sprints for points in the 30km race.
Ace developers shift Canterbury Track Cycling into top gear with new website
1974 saw Christchurch placed on the world stage as the Commonwealth Games came to town. It was for that reason QEII and the Christchurch Velodrome were built. Sadly QEII was irrevocably damaged in the earthquakes but the Denton Park Velodrome after nearly 40 years, is still being put to good use.