Head & Shoulders Announce Ambassador to the Stars

17 August 2012

Acclaimed ballet dancer Abigail Boyle has today been announced as the Head & Shoulders ambassador for the highly anticipated New Zealand's Got Talent show.

Wellington Set to Host the Mousetrap in Celebration of the Play's 60th Anniversary

17 August 2012

The world’s most famous thriller, Agatha Christie’s iconic play The Mousetrap will play a New Zealand exclusive season in Wellington of 12 performances only at the St. James Theatre from November 15 - 24. Following sold out seasons across Australia this critically acclaimed production is coming to Wellington for an exclusive New Zealand season.

Taylor Swift Announces New Album Red!

15 August 2012

Taylor Swift’s highly-anticipated fourth studio album will be released worldwide on October 22nd, Taylor herself announced today during a live YouTube web chat with her fans.

Watanobbi Voted Australia’s “Most Unfortunate” Place-name, in Poll for findmypast.com.au

15 August 2012

Watanobbi in New South Wales has been voted Australia’s “most unfortunate” place-name, in a global poll.

2013 Dates Announced for iD Dunedin Fashion Week

14 August 2012

iD Dunedin Fashion Week, will take place from 10 March-17 March 2013 in Dunedin, New Zealand. Celebrating its 14th year, this exciting week of fashion events – which includes the iD Dunedin Fashion Show and iD International Emerging Designer Awards – has become a must-see on the international fashion calendar.

Kiwi Social Media Start-up Celebrates First Year Success

14 August 2012

One of New Zealand's only home-grown social media sites has celebrated its first birthday with 147% growth in sign-ups each month.

2012 Olympic Games Closing Ceremony - A Symphony of British Music Available Now

13 August 2012

The music that provided the soundtrack to the London 2012 Olympic Games Closing Ceremony is available digitally now, just moments after the Ceremony ended. The release follows the massive global success of Isles of Wonder – Music For The Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games which, within seconds of release after the ceremony, had registered in the top 10 download chart in 42 countries.

Hey NZ Women … Are You Looking For a New Challenge This Summer?

13 August 2012

Are you looking for a new sport or challenge? Track Cycling may tick all the boxes!

Paul Henry Shows He Who Snickers Last, Snickers Loudest

13 August 2012

Paul Henry's sustained a successful media career with his acerbic wit and now his special blend of meanness will be utilised in a New Zealand media campaign for a chocolate brand.

NZ on Track for Junior Track Cycling Worlds After Dress Rehearsal

13 August 2012

BikeNZ’s three junior world squad coaches are satisfied with where their charges are at, ten days out from the start of the UCI Juniors Track World Championships in Invercargill.

CAS Confirms Results of Women's Triathlon at London 2012 Olympic Games

13 August 2012

London, Great Britain (11 August 2012) - The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has confirmed the results of the women's triathlon at the London 2012 Olympic Games, dismissing an appeal filed by the Swedish Olympic Committee and the Swedish Triathlon Federation.

First Annual Burton ‘High Fives’ Competition Confirms World-Class Riders

First Annual Burton ‘High Fives’ Competition Confirms World-Class Riders

12 August 2012

Sixty of the world’s top snowboarders are preparing to make their way to the first annual Burton ‘High Fives’ snowboarding competition. Presented by MINI, the four-day invitational snowboarding event will take place at Snow Park NZ inWanaka, New Zealand from August 15-18, 2012.

Junior Worlds Sneak Preview on Saturday

10 August 2012

Riders, spectators and organizers will get the chance to test drive Stadium Southland Velodrome ahead of the 2012 UCI Juniors Track World Championships with a Curtain-Raiser Race Night this weekend.

Carly Rae Jepson Announces Anticipated Album!

9 August 2012

This year’s breakout pop sensation Carly Rae Jepsen will release her eagerly anticipated international debut album, entitled Kiss, on September 14th.

More Gold for New Zealand

8 August 2012

New Zealand’s Palace Dance Studio has taken the world by storm for the fourth year running at the 2012 World Hip Hop Dance Championships held in Las Vegas from 1 - 5 August.

Docherty and Gemmell 12th and 15th in London – Sissons off the Pace

8 August 2012

There was no fairy tale ending for Bevan Docherty and Kris Gemmell as they raced for the final time at the Olympic Games, their brave efforts ultimately fell short of the incredibly high standards set by the new generation in the sport with Alistair Brownlee winning from Spaniard Javier Gomez and the younger Brownlee brother Jonathan.

Preview: Olympic Gold Up for Grabs at Men's Triathlon Competition at London 2012 Olympic Games

7 August 2012

In the men's triathlon competition at the London 2012 Olympic Games, there appears to be a few heavy favorites in the men's race, with the pair of British phenoms Alistair Brownlee and Jonathan Brownlee headlining the show in their own country. However, if there is anything the Olympics has proven in the sport of triathlon, it's to expect the unexpected. Despite their track record, if history plays a part in the race at Hyde Park, we may see surprise strong runners overtake the Olympic podium.

Seven Olympians from around the Globe Celebrate Gillette’s ‘Get Started’ Campaign with a Ceremonial Shave

6 August 2012

Today, Olympians such as Ryan Lochte, Alain Bernard, and Liam Tancock, among others, will celebrate Gillette’s ‘Get Started’ campaign with a ceremonial shave to take place in the Gillette Lounge at the P&G Family Home. This honorary shave serves to not only celebrate the Company’s global campaign, but to also honor these Olympians and their tremendous accomplishments during the London 2012 Olympic Games.

Stunning Weather for the 19th Mizuno Taupo Half Marathon

Stunning Weather for the 19th Mizuno Taupo Half Marathon

6 August 2012

Contrary to poor weather predictions, the sun was shining on the two thousand runners and walkers who took part in the 19th Mizuno Taupo Half Marathon yesterday.

Snell to be an Inaugural Member of IAAF Hall of Fame

6 August 2012

The IAAF has chosen the occasion of the Athletics New Zealand 125th Annual General Meeting in Hamilton this weekend to announce that New Zealand athletics icon, Sir Peter Snell will be one of twenty four inaugural members of IAAF Hall of Fame.

Hewitt and McIlroy Top Ten in London

5 August 2012

So close and yet so far, Andrea Hewitt stayed in touch with the leaders for all but the final few kilometres at the London Olympic Games overnight, fading to eventually finish in 6th place on a day when she just had nothing left in her legs.

Challenge Wanaka on Track for Record Race in 2013

Challenge Wanaka on Track for Record Race in 2013

3 August 2012

New Zealand's Challenge Wanaka is on track for its largest field ever on 19 January 2013 with over 1,100 athletes already registered across both the half and full distances.

Delivering the Perfect Gift, a Recipe for Success for Growing Company

Delivering the Perfect Gift, a Recipe for Success for Growing Company

2 August 2012

Creating exquisite gift boxes with a focus on ‘fun and quirky’ is key for a new online gift store going from strength to strength in its first year of operation.

Olympic Triathletes Enjoy Relaxed Build-Up Away From London

2 August 2012

New Zealand’s Olympic Triathlon team members are all taking an ‘under the radar’ approach ahead of their races in London.

Queen of the Mountains

1 August 2012

I hereby declare myself ‘Queen of the Mountains’. But, for anyone out there still revelling in the glory of the Tour de France, Stop! The Queen of the Mountain does not wear Lycra. She only rides a bike uphill on rare occasions and is never likely to wear a polka dot jersey. She is not a road cyclist, she is a skier.

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