Australia’s only professional road cycling team Orica-GreenEDGE (OGE) today announced a range of initiatives to reaffirm its hard-line stance against doping, including a full external expert review of its policies and procedures and a pro-active review of all riders and team members in light of recent disclosures regarding past practices in the sport.

Triathlon New Zealand today announced a ground breaking partnership with the Halberg Disability Sport Foundation (formerly the Halberg Trust) to forge a pathway for disabled people in Triathlon, focused primarily on entry level beginners and children.

Following the conclusion of the 25th ITU Congress, the International Triathlon (ITU) is pleased to announce the election of eight athlete representatives from seven countries to its Athlete Committee. Double Olympians Jessica Harrison (FRA) and Kris Gemmell (NZL) were re-elected for another consecutive two-year term, in addition to five athletes, which includes two paratriathletes for the first time.

Vancouver, Canada (31 October 2012) - The International Triathlon Union (ITU) today announced a trio of host cities for three Multisport World Championships in 2014 and 2015.  The 2014 ITU Cross Triathlon World Championships were awarded to Zittau, Germany. In 2015, the ITU Duathlon World Championships will be hosted by Adelaide, Australia, while the ITU Long Distance Triathlon will be held in Motala, Sweden.

It was another sprint finish and another stage win for Bissell Pro
Cycling’s Patrick Bevin after Stage Three of the PowerNet Tour of Southland today, but
Node 4-Subaru’s Mike Northey will keep the yellow jersey as they embark on the next stage
to Te Anau this afternoon.

Round One – State Paihia Classic, Saturday November 10th
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The annual State New Zealand Ocean Swim Series is back and bigger than ever before, with
confirmation that it’s now one of the top three richest open swim series in the world.

Applications are open to registered New Zealand charities that benefit children to apply for funding from the Ports of Auckland Round the Bays – one of the world’s biggest fun runs and New Zealand’s largest mass participation sporting event.

This year’s PowerNet Tour of Southland signals the end of an
era for Subway Pro Cycling, but the team’s manager is optimistic that it won’t be the last the
Tour has seen of his riders just yet.

Node 4-Subaru’s Mike Northey has maintained his lead in the
PowerNet Tour of Southland, after a day when the two race stages both came down to sprint
finishes.

New Zealand runner Kimberley Smith will be out to improve on fifth place in the New York marathon which is still expected to take place this Sunday despite the City being ravaged by superstorm Sandy.

Heartland Food Products Group introduces the first truly portable liquid sweeteners. Nevella® Stevia To Go™, Monk Fruit To Go™, and Sucralose To Go™ portable liquid sweeteners make sweetening beverages more convenient than ever before.

In the last 2 weeks New Zealand has had the opportunity to see some of the worlds best
Triathletes in action as Auckland hosted the ITU World Championship Finals event. For
those who were inspired by what they saw then they have a great chance to get amongst the
action themselves at the annual Craigs Investment Partners Tinman Triathlon. Held in the
shadow of Mount Maunganui at Pilot Bay on Sunday 2nd December the Craigs Investment
Partner Tinman is one of New Zealand’s most iconic triathlon events. Whether a seasoned
pro, a weekend warrior or a beginner there are distances and events to suit all levels of
fitness.

Creative cuisine and home-grown hospitality are the winners in this year’s NZ Café of the Year competition with the top 15 finalists coming from regional New Zealand.

There is very little of the PowerNet Tour of Southland that Winton’s
John McHugh hasn’t seen.

A commanding climb up Bluff Hill has earned Node 4-Subaru’s
Mike Northey a stage win and the yellow jersey after Stage Two of the PowerNet Tour of
Southland.

(Monday 29 October) Paddy Bevin took out his fourth stage of his past three appearances
in the PowerNet Tour of Southland, finishing first in a sprint finish in Lumsden today.

New Zealand’s premier guided walking company is launching its 2012-2013 season this week with walkers on The Routeburn Track multi-day guided walk now able to choose to stay in brand new ensuite rooms.

The company that launched New Zealand’s first zipline tour has won highly-acclaimed recognition in the adventure capital for its outstanding tourism success.

Some of New Zealand’s most intimate, luxurious and unique lodges are heralding spring and the summer to come with the addition of a new lodge member and premium packages.

A young Kiwi musical talent is the new face of an international advertising campaign for what's tipped to be the best selling toy this Christmas.

The first race meeting of the Burkes Cycles Track Racing Speed League kicks off at 4pm this Sunday, November 4 at Hataitai Velodrome, ushering in a new era for cycling in Wellington.

An excited crowd of spectators welcomed the 2012 Crocodile Trophy winner Ivan Rybarik (CZE) on Grassy Hill in Cooktown today. On the ninth stage into Cooktown, Josef Benetseder crowned the Crocodile Trophy 2012 with a stage win for Austria ahead of Mike Mulkens (BEL) and the Australian Luke Haines. Ondrej Fojtik claims the overall second place and Wolfgang Krenn comes in third.

Heath Blackgrove started the 2012 PowerNet Tour of Southland
exactly the same way he finished it in 2009 – in the yellow jersey.

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Ivan Rybarik was again the fastest Crocodile Trophy racer across the finish line today at Laura after an impressive ride and solo finish. Rybarik secured his lead by more than 5 minutes over second in the elite GC, fellow Czech rider Ondrej Fojtik. Fojtik finished third today, only seconds behind Mike Mulkens (BEL). With one more stage into Cooktown and Rybarik holding a comfortable lead, him and all podium contenders agree that the fickle Crocodile Trophy isn’t over yet so the camp is trying to recover in glistening heat at Laura and gearing up for the arrival on Grassy Hill tomorrow.