SILVER MEDAL alert - Sophie Pascoe - Women's 50m Freestyle S10
19 September 2016
Paralympian Sophie Pascoe made history in Rio de Janeiro tonight, taking New Zealand's 200th Paralympic medal in style, when she won a SILVER in the Women's 50m Freestyle S10 at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
New Zealand Team wins GOLD and BRONZE medals on the first day of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games
19 September 2016
Bronze Medal Alert - Rebecca Dubber Women's Backstroke 100m S7
19 September 2016
Paralympian Rebecca Dubber came from behind to win a bronze medal in the Women's 100m Backstroke S7 final at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games tonight, with compatriot Nikita Howarth finishing in 6th place in the same final.
Gold Medal Alert - Anna Grimaldi Women's Long Jump T47
19 September 2016
Paralympian Anna Grimaldi just won the Women’s Long Jump T47, putting in a mammoth final jump of 5.62m, 3cm ahead of Yunidis Castillo (Cuba) and Carlee Beattie (Australia).
Spring Challenge
19 September 2016
The iconic Women’s Adventure Race turns ten-years old when it will be held in Golden Bay on Saturday.
Jorik Van Egdom (NED) claims men's ITU Triathlon U23 World Championship title
19 September 2016
The Netherlands’ Jorik Van Egdom scored the men’s Under23 World Championship title, not only surviving the blistering heat, but thriving in the conditions with a scorching run.
Slide for victory in XTERRA USA Champs, Currie's hardest-fought finish
18 September 2016
New Zealand's Braden Currie literally put it all on the line at the XTERRA Pan America Championship today, sliding towards the finish tape in the ultimate attempt to wrest the inaugural title from Josiah Middaugh, in Utah, United States.
Poor Day for Kiwis in Mexico
18 September 2016
It was a race to forget for the Kiwi women at the ITU World Series Grand Final in Mexico this morning, with Nicky Samuels crashing out of contention and Andrea Hewitt, Rebecca Spence and Simone Ackermann well back out of the water and out of contention despite showing great fight on another hot day in Cozumel this morning.
NZ Elite Preview ITU World Triathlon Champs
18 September 2016
The elite women’s race at the ITU World Triathlon Championships on Sunday morning will feature Andrea Hewitt, Nicky Samuels, Rebecca Spence and Simone Ackermann, with Hewitt an outside chance of yet again standing on the season ending podium.
Aucklanders Front Up to Lend Job-Seeking Women a Hand
16 September 2016
Hundreds of commuters in downtown Auckland got ‘nood’ for a good cause raising thousands of dollars in cash and donated clothing for charity Dress for Success.
SJD Announced as Music Director of the 2016 Apra Silver Scroll Awards
16 September 2016
One of the most iconic and notable figures in New Zealand music, Sean James Donnelly, has been announced as the Music Director of the 2016 APRA Silver Scroll Awards.
Why Menopause Accelerates Ageing & What to Do About It
16 September 2016
Communeco is representing leading natural menopause and peri-menopause brand, Remifemin®
A new study is the first to demonstrate menopause makes women age faster.
Two new Peckish Rice Cracker flavours hit the shelves
16 September 2016
There are two new tasty additions to the cracker aisle – Peckish Herb & Garlic Brown Rice Crackers and Peckish Chilli & Lime White Rice Crackers.
Iwi congratulate Council for bold move to support Healthy Rivers
16 September 2016
Waikato and Waipa River iwi say they support Waikato Regional Council’s decision today to publicly notify changes to the Regional Plan, which will help restore and protect the health of the Waikato and Waipa Rivers.
Volunteers wanted for ISPS Handa New Zealand Open golf tournament – 'volly spot' on offer for next year's tournament
16 September 2016
Organisers of the ISPS Handa New Zealand Open are once again on the hunt for keen golf enthusiasts to volunteer – and one lucky ‘volly’ will get drawn to play in the Pro-Am section of the 2018 tournament.
Tri NZ with a Strong Focus on the Future at Tri World Champs
15 September 2016
Triathlon New Zealand very much has its eye on the future as well as the chase for the podium at this week’s ITU World Triathlon Championships in Cozumel, Mexico.
Little Ghost Launch 'Little Ghost Boutique'
14 September 2016
After 18 months and the successful launch of Little Ghost, expansion is the name of the game for the NZ business.
Little Ghost Boutique launched today introducing the first of many new brands to its stable, the Unicorn inspired Lime Crime makeup.
New Zealand Paralympic Team continues gold rush, with another outstanding Gold in the pool, this time from Nikita Howarth
14 September 2016
Paralympian Nikita Howarth put in a phenomenal swim today in Rio de Janeiro, to pick up her second medal of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games - a GOLD in the Women's 200m Individual Medley SM7.
Korean Festival to entertain Aucklanders this October
14 September 2016
This October will see Auckland become a Korean cultural playground, with the announcement of the Korean Festival.
Stoptober is back for another year helping kiwis kick butt together
13 September 2016
For people who smoke, there's no denying that pledging to stop is the first step to giving up.
Little Bacon Cookbook: Because Bacon Goes with Everything
13 September 2016
Bacon – that perennial favourite, known even to sway hardened vegetarians – is the star of this little piggy book.
New Zealand Open Golf Championship attracts new naming rights sponsor
13 September 2016
New Zealand Golf and Millbrook Tournaments Limited (promoters of the New Zealand Open) are delighted to announce the signing of ISPS Handa as the new naming rights sponsor for the ISPS HANDA New Zealand Open for a minimum three-year term, covering the 2017, 2018 and 2019 events.
There's a new chick in town...
13 September 2016
WHAT CAME FIRST, THE CHICKEN OR THE EGG?
Well actually it was the bacon, then the egg, and now the chicken!
Freedom Farms introduces free range chicken.
Central Otago wine industry celebrates leaders and achievers
13 September 2016
The outstanding achievements of Central Otago's wine industry leaders were celebrated at an awards dinner this weekend.
Mt Hutt Ski Field
12 September 2016
Three days of bluebird skies and epic snow laid the groundwork for a superb three-day weekend at Canterbury's Mt Hutt ski area.