Kawerau King of the Mountain 2012
The Kawerau Mountain Races did not disappoint on a sun soaked day in the heart of the Bay of
Plenty. The Radio 1XX School Relays kicked off the day with a fine win from Kawerau South School
closely followed by Allandale School in Whakatane.
Akarua takes home Red Wine of Show and Pinot Noir Trophy at Five Nations Wine Challenge
A Central Otago winery was presented with the prestigious Red Wine of Show and Class Trophy for its award-winning 2010 Pinot Noir at the ‘Five Nations Wine Challenge’ at a dinner held in Sydney last night (October 26).
Mike Mulkens achieves his life-long dream and wins today’s stage into Maytown - Croc stage 7
He's got his boomerang! Finally! After four years and 36 stages at the Crocodile Trophy, Mike Mulkens (BEL) achieves his goal and wins his first stage today with record temperatures reaching more than 45 degrees at Maytown. Cory Wallace (CAN) comes in close second and Josef Benetseder (AUT) claims third. With two stages to go, the overall classifications of both men and women’s elite are still unchallenged with the Czech lead by Ivan Rybarik and the Australian Kate Major, respectively.
First Woman Double Ironman World Champion to Race at Laguna Phuket
Leanda Cave of Great Britain, the newly-crowned 2012 Ironman and Ironman 70.3 triathlon
double World Champion – only the second-ever triathlete to achieve this feat in the same
year - will head a stellar line-up of elite talent at the Ironman 70.3 Laguna Phuket on 2
December.
PureBlack Racing and Steel Roofing Limited announce 2012 partnership
Steel Roofing Limited has teamed up with Roofing Industries as a sponsor for the remainder of the PureBlack Racing 2012 racing calendar, said Steel Roofing Managing Director, Brent Botha. The will help to ensure the team compete in important races in the later stage of the year including the Tour of Southland.
Nobody immune to identity theft as fraudsters turn their focus to investors
Wealthy, educated Australians looking to invest have become prime targets for the new breed of fraudster who are concocting elaborate scams designed to lure their hard earned savings. A national credit repairer says this demonstrates that the threat of fraud and identity theft is not limited to the naïve, but for all Australians.
Ondrej Fojtik braves heat to take stage win at Maitland Downs - Croc Stage 6
Another boomerang for the Czech Republic – Ondrej Fojtik claims his second stage win ahead of Ivan Rybarik (CZE) and Cory Wallace (CAN) after a gruelling stage. In the general classification the two Czech riders still dominate the field, with Rybarik leading ahead of Fojtik and Austrian Wolfgang Krenn was able to increase his gap to fourth Werner van der Merwe (UK) and Ondrej Slezak (CZE) who still is in fifth place. The Australian Kate Major is still leading the women’s classification and Steven Rankine from Mossman near Cairns takes over the Australian leader’s jersey.
‘Big Red Run’ Launched to Raise Funds for Diabetes Research
A major new endurance running event, the Big Red Run, will be in held in Australia’s Simpson Desert in July 2013 to raise funds for type 1 diabetes research.
Wide Open Racing at K2
In mountain climbing circles, K2 is renowned as the world’s toughest peak. But in New Zealand the Cranleigh K2 is the country’s toughest cycling event; a gruelling 200km around the Coromandel Peninsula that attracts some of New Zealand’s best riders.
SOYJOY® Introduces New Flavors Cranberry and Dark Chocolate Cherry
All Natural, Gluten Free Snack Bars Made with Real Fruit and 100% USA-Grown Ground Whole Soybeans
Le Tour 100: 100% French
From 29th June to 21stJuly 2013, the hundredth edition of the Tour de Francewill take the riders, support staff, spectators and viewers on a 3,360-km route that will remain exclusively within France’s borders. After a first stay in Corsica, the Big Loop will visit the country’s wonders and will providing the climbers in the pack with brand new challenges. After the final time-trial, there will still be 615 kilometres of road to cover before the finishing line, in particular a double ascent of the Alpe d’Huez climb!
Annecy – Annecy-Semnoz: The 100th Edition of the Tour... in Cyclosportive Style!
On Sunday, July 7, 2013 the Etape du Tour will put 10,000 amateur riders to the test on the roads of the penultimate stage of the 100th Grande Boucle, a loop from Annecy to Annecy-Semnoz. 130 km of leg-breaking, selective terrain in the Alps await the bunch before a summit finish on Semnoz, on the Mont-Blanc Balcony.
Walker Returns to track to Claim North Island Honours
Olympic silver medallist Sarah Walker was back into action when she took out the North Island BMX titles in Whangarei over Labour Weekend.
Australians Expected to Feature in Adidas Auckland Marathon
Former Australian marathon champion Rowan Walker looks set to stamp his authority on the adidas Auckland marathon this Sunday.
KJet proud to create ultimate Queenstown experiences for Cure Kids
Well-respected children’s charity Cure Kids and KJet, one of Queenstown’s longest-established Jet boating companies, are celebrating 12 years of working together to fund research into life-threatening childhood illnesses.
Kendrick Lamar Announces NZ Show
One of the hottest hip-hop superstars goring around today, Kendrick Lamar, has announced his first ever New Zealand show. The Compton born rapper will play the Powerstation in Auckland on Wednesday 12th December this year.
PureBlack Racing amped to take on New Zealand’s best at Tour of Southland
The 2012 Tour of Southland begins on Sunday 30th of October and PureBlack Racing is ready to pit itself against some of the best New Zealand, and international cyclists.
New Laureus Report Shows Sport Can Fight Youth Crime Across Europe - And Save Money
Community sports projects are highly effective when it comes to tackling youth crime and anti-social behaviour and can save governments’ money, according to a ground-breaking report published today.
Unstoppable Rybarik wins next Crocodile Trophy stage at Irvinebank
Czech rider Ivan Rybarik wins the fourth stage of the 2012 Crocodile Trophy at Irvinebank today and the overall race result stays the same with Czech and Austrian riders dominating the top five positions: Rybarik leads ahead of fellow Czech rider Ondrej Fojtik in second and the Austrian Wolfgang Krenn is third. Ondrej Slezak (CZE) is fourth and Dominick Hrinkow (AUT) claims fifth overall place. With a solid performance, the Belgian rider Michiel Van Aelbroeck (BEL) was second at Irvinebank and Ondrej Fojtik crossed the line as third.
ITU President Marisol Casado and ITU Secretary General Loreen Barnett win re-election at 25th ITU Congress
At the 25th ITU Congress in Auckland, Marisol Casado of Spain has been re-elected as President of the International Triathlon Union (ITU), earning another four-year term. Loreen Barnett of Canada has also won another 4-year term after being re-elected as Secretary General of ITU, ensuring that ITU remains the only International Federation in the Olympic Games with women at the top two leadership roles.
John Rowles Announces Anthology Album!
The legendary New Zealand singer John Rowles is to release a brand new two-disc anthology album celebrating his impressive career spanning over 45 years. If I Only Had Time will be released on November 2nd.
Lisa Norden (SWE) crowned 2012 ITU World Champion, Under23 World Championships highlights
Germany's Anne Haug took the ITU Grand Final title but Sweden's Lisa Norden the 2012 ITU World Championship in an action packed day of international action in Auckland on Saturday.
First Time Collaboration Between SIX60 and Auckland Philarmonic Orchestra
Six60 have collaborated with the Auckland Philharmonic Orchestra to re-record their epic song Lost (taken from their multi-platinum debut self-titled album). The song is available now, and the accompanying video, created by Robin Walters which was filmed at Stebbings Recording Studios in Auckland, is out now.
Michael Kilm Backs 2013 Queensland Ocean Swim Series
The Queensland Ocean Swim Series this week received an early boost ahead of its January
launch with Australian Olympic legend Michael Klim confirmed as the Official 2013 Series
Ambassador.
Docherty confirms move to Ironman in Auckland and Taupo
Double Olympic medallist Bevan Docherty will embark on a new career in triathlon on home soil, he announced in Auckland today.