Capture and share life’s beautiful moments– Canon introduces the new LEGRIA HF R406

9 January 2013

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

19 December 2012

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

19 December 2012

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

Australians on the charge for Ironman 70.3 Auckland triathlon

18 December 2012

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

17 December 2012

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

Cycling’s seven stars to line up in Calder Stewart elite cycling championships

17 December 2012

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

14 December 2012

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?

Pippa Middleton in next years Speights Coast to Coast?

14 December 2012

It has been reported Pippa Middleton may participate in a gruelling Kiwi multisport event next year.

AVANTI Exploring Options With Pureblack Racing

AVANTI Exploring Options With Pureblack Racing

14 December 2012

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

Boyle splashes into the unknown at world short course swimming

13 December 2012

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

Look good and work out when you’re pregnant

10 December 2012

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

NZ communities part of global movement against cancer

10 December 2012

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 triathlete runs down leader to win Ironman Western Australia

10 December 2012

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

O'Grady and Lawn win in Taupo

10 December 2012

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

Home is where the heart is for top New Zealand cyclist

7 December 2012

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

7 December 2012

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

Another Christchurch Sporting Venue set for Destruction

7 December 2012

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

6 December 2012

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

Armstrong Wins 2012 ASICS Kepler Challenge For The Third Time

3 December 2012

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 final results

3 December 2012

Swisse Mark Webber Tasmania Challenge
Results after Day 5 of 5

Swisse Active take Webber Challenge title

Swisse Active take Webber Challenge title

3 December 2012

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

3 December 2012

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

Young kiwi cycling talent show promise at Oceania Championships

3 December 2012

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

Crash does not stop McCormick’s victory in Oceania cycling

3 December 2012

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

Ace developers shift Canterbury Track Cycling into top gear with new website

3 December 2012

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.

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