Hard-fought wine 'match' for Central Otago wines in Bledisloe Cup of Wine
27 August 2016
It may not have mirrored the All Blacks’ annihilation of the Wallabies, but Central Otago wines put up a good fight in the Bledisloe Cup of Wine.
New Release from M.O 'Who Do You Think Of?'
27 August 2016
“With amazing voices and pure talent, and to be brutally honest they are better than your favourite girls group – they are the T-R-U-T-H” – MISTAJAM, BBC 1XTRA
“The hottest girl group” (Noisey), M.O make their major label debut with brand new single ‘Who Do You Think Of?’, launched today.
Alcohol Policy in effect August 30
26 August 2016
Council’s new Licensing Alcohol Policy (LAP), which affects the way alcohol is sold and supplied in the city, partially comes into effect on August 30.
KA-POW! It's Comic Book Month
26 August 2016
Drop into one of Hamilton’s Libraries next month (September) and get sucked into the exciting world of comics.
Crowne Plaza Queenstown makes way for Spring
26 August 2016
The centrally-located Crowne Plaza Queenstown overlooking Lake Wakatipu
Spring is in the air at Queenstown’s premier lakefront hotel Crowne Plaza Queenstown.
Dinosaur Footprints exhibition to leave tracks across Lower Hutt
24 August 2016
Starting 5 September, Hutt City Libraries will be the Wellington region’s host for a national touring exhibition about the first dinosaur footprints found in New Zealand.
Heavy Hitting Field at The North Face® Frontier 2* Freeride World Qualifier
24 August 2016
The North Face® Frontier Freeride World Qualifier events kicked off today at Queenstown’s The Remarkables ski area.
The Craft & Quilt Fair is coming to Hamilton & Wellington
24 August 2016
Hamilton Craft & Quilt Fair, September 1 – 4, 2016
Start writing your list, because everyone’s favourite crafting event is coming to Hamilton’s Claudelands Events Centre from September 1 – 4.
New Release from Ellie Goulding "Still Falling For You"
24 August 2016
ELLIE GOULDING’S NEW SINGLE ‘STILL FALLING FOR YOU’ IS AVAILABLE NOW
Multi-platinum selling global superstar Ellie Goulding today announces the release of her upcoming single ‘Still Falling For you’.
Garmin Introduces Face-It App
23 August 2016
Garmin New Zealand, today announced Face-It, a watch face app that lets Connect IQ compatible wearable users customise their watch face with any photo from their mobile device.
Gwen Jorgensen (USA) claims Gold in the triathlon event at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, Nicola Spirig (SUI) Silver and Vicky Holland (GBR) Bronze
23 August 2016
America’s Gwen Jorgensen has cemented her place as one of the best triathletes of her generation, with a strong all-around performance and her killer run kick that delivered her a Gold in the triathlon event at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
Major win for Australians at Crankworx
23 August 2016
Troy Brosnan might be in the only athlete in Whistler this week who can claim his win is from a double hometown advantage—Adelaide Australia and Whistler, B.C.
New Release from Bob Moses "Days Gone By (Never Enough Edition)"
23 August 2016
In 2015, influential and trendsetting electronic music blog Dancing Astronaut ranked Bob Moses’ album Days Gone By as their #1 Album Of 2015 - placed well above the releases of heavy-hitters like Major Lazer, The Chemical Brothers, Disclosure, Skrillex + Diplo, and Jamie XX.
Hewitt earns third top ten at Olympic games - Samuels 13th
23 August 2016
Andrea Hewitt raced bravely for her third consecutive top ten finish at an Olympic Games, coming home in 7th place in Rio on Sunday, with Nicky Samuels coming home 13th as the Kiwis did themselves and the sport of triathlon proud in front of huge crowds in Rio de Janeiro.
GIANT Dual Slalom determines Queen of Crankworx
22 August 2016
American Jill Kintner can finally rest easy knowing her GIANT Dual Slalom win at Crankworx has sealed her victory, she will officially be crowned Queen of Crankworx.
Shotover Canyon Fox 'coins it' for local charity
22 August 2016
The world’s highest cliff jump operator, Shotover Canyon Swing and Canyon Fox, has raised over $4,450 in support of Bruce Grant Youth Trust.
Slalom a Battle for the Finish on Day One of FIS Racing at Treble Cone
22 August 2016
Racers enjoyed bluebird weather conditions at Wanaka’s Treble Cone Ski Area on Thursday for the first of two days of FIS (International Ski Federation) Slalom races run by Wanaka Ski and Snowsports Club.
Hawaiian Airlines Makes it Easy for Kiwis to Seize Unique Opportunity
22 August 2016
As news of Big Island’s most recent volcanic activity spreads, Hawaiian Airlines, Hawaii’s largest and longest serving carrier, is giving Kiwis the option to take two vacations in one with a free stopover in Honolulu.
Tour of Spain 2016 - Alberto Contador: "I hope I will be a little bit luckier"
22 August 2016
Having left the Tour de France early on and having skipped the Olympics, Alberto Contador has no guarantees as to his form heading to the Vuelta a Espana.
Sissons and Dodds fly kiwi flag in Rio
22 August 2016
New Zealanders Ryan Sissons and Tony Dodds have finished 17th and 21st respectively at the Rio Olympic Games this morning, in a tough race won by Alistair Brownlee (GBR) from his younger brother Jonathan (GBR) with Henri Schoeman (SA) picking up the bronze medal.
Melbourne named the world's most liveable city for the sixth consecutive year
22 August 2016
The world's most liveable city is still only a short jump across the ditch, with Melbourne being crowned the title for the sixth year running.