It's official, Kiwi women would rather apply an anti-ageing face cream than go under the knife in a bid to remain youthful according to a new study.

Sarah Walker completed a perfect weekend with a second overall victory in the UCI Olympic qualifying event in Cambridge today.

History was made in the Contact Tri Series with the first ever dead heat in the five years of the nationwide series with Nicky Samuels (NZL) and Barbara Riveros (Chile) unable to be separated at the end of the super sprint race around Takapuna today.

Take a step back in time this season with ECCO’s exciting new Autumn/Winter 2012 range which offers the winning combination of comfort and style with a retro edge.

In less than two weeks, more than 50 of the world’s best triathletes will be racking their bikes for the US$250,000 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon 2012, as they ready to contest one of the sport’s richest prize purses.

Perfect conditions helped riders across all disciplines set new regional records and personal bests over two days of competition at the 2012 Wellington Track Cycling Championships held at Hataitai Velodrome on February 12 and 14.

Takapuna hosts the latest round of the Contact Tri Series this Sunday with the women’s elite event over the super sprint distance set to steal the show with a world class gathering of competitors.

A daily intake of nuts can reduce cholesterol levels and improve heart health.

TAMPA, FLA. (Feb. 15, 2012) – Today, World Triathlon Corporation (WTC) announced that it has acquired USM Events, Australia’s leading event management company and the owner of iconic premier multisport festivals at Noosa, Cairns, Mooloolaba and Geelong. USM Events is also the operator of cycling’s Jayco Herald Sun Tour and the Sydney ITU World Championship Series triathlon event.

World number one ranked BMX rider Sarah Walker has her first competitive hit-out of the season on home turf this weekend.

They may be rivals on the ground and in the air, but when it comes to knowing a good wine it seems some of the world’s best airlines are in agreement on which wine to serve their passengers.

Takapuna hosts the latest round of the Contact Tri Series with a super sprint around the North Shore beachside suburb this Sunday afternoon, featuring a host of world class New Zealand and international triathletes.

The Netherlands national Bay van der Bunt has claimed the title of owning the “world’s largest collection of old liquors”. Sadly, however, he’s willing to relinquish the title for the price $8 million (US). The historic collection holds over 5,000 bottled liquors to include 250 years old cognac, whisky, armagnac, port, madeira and rare liqueurs.

Bevan Docherty has beaten sporting royalty today in winning the half ironman event in Panama, pushing 7 times Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong into second in the process.

Kath Kelly has laid down a challenge ahead of this year’s MLT Moonshine Trail. “Anyone who can ride the whole way up Ship’s Cone, I’ll give them a chocolate fish,” she said with a laugh.
 

A candlelight dinner for two, flowers, chocolate and the one you love – now complete your Valentine’s Day date with the Estate range of wines from Mud House.

Leading New Zealand adventure racers, Richard and Elina Ussher, who made history this weekend as the first couple ever to win the Coast to Coast longest day category in the same year, will be the headlining team at the Orion Health GODZone Adventure in Queenstown this Easter.

The world record for the longest bra chain is being challenged this month by Dargaville Guides of GirlGuiding New Zealand (NZ).

Harrison Dean delighted the local crowd in winning the National Aquathlon Championships in his home town of Nelson today, out running Marco van der Stel (Holland) in a close finish with Tom Curtis (Great Britain) running home third.

There is something for everyone at NZ’s premier motorhome and caravan show next month, including some impressive prizes.

Herbal Essences has today announced Nicole Scherzinger as the new global face of the brand.

Levin families struggling to make ends meet have been given a helping hand thanks to a generous donation by the town’s Domino’s Pizza outlet.

Tomorrow’s the first day of training for Ports of Auckland Round the Bays.

New Zealand and Australia shared the honours at the Oceania Triathlon Championships at Kinloch, Lake Taupo today with Kate McIlroy (Wellington) winning the women’s elite title and Aaron Royle (Australia) the men’s.

The 29th running of the Erin Baker standard distance triathlon saw familiar names atop the leader board with Cameron Brown and Jo Lawn victorious around Kinloch today.