San Diego, California, USA (8 May 2012) - It's a special weekend for ITU racing at the second round of the ITU World Triathlon Series this year. Not only is it a brand new course on the circuit and one of the final Olympic Qualification events before London, but this event marks the first time an ITU race held in San Diego, the birthplace of modern triathlon. San Diego becomes the second U.S. city to host a round of the series after Washington, D.C. in 2009.

World-renowned tourist destination The Hermitage Hotel at Aoraki Mount Cook has just completed a $2.5million refurbishment programme of two wings of the property, both of which enjoy stunning views of the region.

With the London Olympic Games now only a few months away, the Millennium Institute of Sport and Health and AUT Millennium are running an Olympic Experience Event on Wednesday 9th May 2012. The event will feature members of the team for London and the Samsung Experience Truck, a multimedia mobile Olympic experience.

From farm musterer and manager to owner of Queenstown helicopter company Heli Tours – Paul Mitchell is a fifth-generation real-life Southern Man.

The owners of Farro the fresh food markets, Janene and James Draper have launched a new subsidiary brand, with the opening of Trader Jacks at Te Awa The Base in Hamilton on May 2nd.  The Drapers have been investigating for the past two years, an additional store model to supplement their very successful Farro Fresh stores.

 Innovative New Zealand wine brand Dusky Sounds has today revealed a stylish packaging refresh, further enhancing its appeal to Kiwi wine drinkers.

 Whakatane mountain biker Karen Hanlen has continued her outstanding form in Europe with second place in the BMC Racing Cup in Switzerland.

 The world's largest iron distance triathlon, Challenge Roth, today announced its pro field for 8 July 2012.

 A New Zealand owned avocado company has targeted the billion dollar food service market, with a goal to switch consumers from imported to locally grown produce.

Ryan Sissons survived the blistering heat to take the silver medal at the Huatulco ITU Triathlon World Cup in Mexico.

 It may be a day dedicated to celebrating mothers, yet on Mother’s Day many women want nothing more than to spend time away from their children, according to an online survey.

Everyone expects their wedding day to be memorable, but a Malaysian couple who celebrated their nuptials on Wednesday (May 2) at stunning Aoraki Mt Cook in New Zealand’s South Island truly had a day they’ll never forget.

Official Olympic Games sponsor and Proud Sponsor of Mums, Procter & Gamble (P&G) today announced its support of New Zealand cyclist Alison Shanks as part of its campaign for the London 2012 Olympic Games.

You give your skin and body extra attention during winter – why not look after your eye health this season – with Oasis!

To celebrate the London 2012 Olympic Games Gillette is launching their new campaign as the official sponsor of great starts - so men all over the world can begin each day with a great start!

Local winery Waipara Hills has scored three major wins at one of Canterbury's most prestigious wine competitions.

Almost 400 endurance junkies will line up in Lower Hutt on Sunday for the 22nd running of Hutt City Crazyman. The kayak, mountain bike and run event is traditionally the high point of the Capital regions multisport scene, but the 2012 Crazyman will be anything but traditional.

Triathlon New Zealand is thrilled at the announcement overnight from the International Triathlon Union (ITU) that triathlon will gain a further foothold on the world stage with a mixed relay to be included on the programme at the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games.

New Zealand women’s Olympic track cycling team will head to Hawkes Bay this week for a training camp before heading overseas for their final preparations for London.

New Zealand cyclist Linda Villumsen has continued her hot spell of form on the road in Europe.
 

Marlborough-based New Zealand King Salmon has been awarded the top honour by the International Taste & Quality Institute (iTQi) at the annual Superior Taste Awards in Belgium – the first New Zealand company to achieve the award.

World-renowned photographer and New York Times bestselling author Anne Geddes today announced that her ever-popular classic baby record book My First Five Years is available for the first time as a digital keepsake edition from the Mac App Store. Anne Geddes has sold millions of copies of My First Five Years since its first edition was published in 1996.

He greets you with delight when you arrive home from work, consoles you when you're upset and makes you laugh when you need it most, but even though you can't imagine life any other way, there are thousands of dogs just like him without a house to call a home.

Leading New Zealand wine company, Waipara Hills, has today announced its sponsorship of the highly anticipated Masterclass Series at The Food Show in Wellington next month.

Canon New Zealand is proud to announce their partnership with New Zealand’s iconic V48HOURS Film Festival. Canon has come on board as the festivals official Technology Partner for 2012, teaming up with industry leaders to showcase the countries creative videographers and to celebrate the 10th anniversary of V48HOURS.