Queenstown's Coronet Peak opens in time for New Zealand school holidays

Queenstown's Coronet Peak opens in time for New Zealand school holidays

7 July 2016
Freezing temperatures, flat-out snowmaking and confidence in the forecast to come – including snow touted for mid next week – has seen Coronet Peak’s ski area manager Ross Copland make the call to reopen this Saturday(July 9) in time for the start of the New Zealand school holidays.
RB Cliff Diving World Series 2016: Stop #3 at Azores, POR - July 9th 2016

RB Cliff Diving World Series 2016: Stop #3 at Azores, POR - July 9th 2016

7 July 2016
It doesn't come any purer than this, as the third stop of the 2016 Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series takes the men and women back to the roots of the sport at Portugal's Azores islands.
2016 Tiszaujvaros ITU Triathlon World Cup features semifinals in 20th edition

2016 Tiszaujvaros ITU Triathlon World Cup features semifinals in 20th edition

7 July 2016
The ITU World Cup season continues this weekend with the sixth stop of the ten-part World Cup calendar arriving to the iconic Hungarian town of Tiszaujvaros.
Final members of Para-Athletics team named to represent New Zealand at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games

Final members of Para-Athletics team named to represent New Zealand at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games

7 July 2016
Two further Para-Athletes have today been selected by Paralympics New Zealand (PNZ) to represent New Zealand in Para-Athletics at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games this September.
Civic Awards nominations now open

Civic Awards nominations now open

7 July 2016
Nominations are open for the Council's Civic Awards, which recognise the invaluable work of dedicated members of the Hamilton community.
Rugby Park work peer reviewed by weather tightness expert

Rugby Park work peer reviewed by weather tightness expert

7 July 2016
Remedial work on Rugby Park Stadium to address historic leaks and maintenance problems has been peer reviewed by a weather tightness consultant, who believes the work has been carried out to a high standard and the water entry issues have been resolved.
New Release from Years & Years 'Worship' On Universal Music New Zealand

New Release from Years & Years 'Worship' On Universal Music New Zealand

7 July 2016
“Among the most powerfully melodic pop songs of this decade” - The Times **** Hot off the heels of a glorious show at Glastonbury on Pride weekend, Years & Years now announce the 8th and final single to be taken from the record – ‘Worship’.
Aquarium studies a hit with US students

Aquarium studies a hit with US students

6 July 2016
Two United States university students who have just spent a month at the National Aquarium of New Zealand say the experience has been world-class and they would encourage other students to do the same.
Report confirms seismic issues with Founders Theatre

Report confirms seismic issues with Founders Theatre

6 July 2016
An independent report on Founders Theatre has confirmed the facility is earthquake prone and will require seismic strengthening as anticipated, if upgraded to serve the city and region into the future.
Air Tahiti Nui Adds Kiwi Canoe King to its Ambassador Ranks

Air Tahiti Nui Adds Kiwi Canoe King to its Ambassador Ranks

6 July 2016
Champion New Zealand paddler Tupuria King has signed on as an Air Tahiti Nui ambassador as he prepares to take on the Polynesians at their own sport – outrigger canoe paddling.
Dominik Hernler Rocks the Olympic Lake at the MASH

Dominik Hernler Rocks the Olympic Lake at the MASH

6 July 2016
Dominik Hernler rocked the Olympic Lake this Sunday with victory at the WAKEBOARD BIG AIR event.
Applications open for Red Bull X-Alps 2017

Applications open for Red Bull X-Alps 2017

6 July 2016
Red Bull X-Alps 2017 will be the eighth edition of the epic paratrekking race and starts on July 02, 2017.
Kennett leads impressive Kiwi cycling performances

Kennett leads impressive Kiwi cycling performances

6 July 2016
South Canterbury rider Dylan Kennett has led an impressive performance by three New Zealand cyclists in Poland as they prepare towards the Rio Olympics.
Rogatkin (USA) Wins the Swatch Prime Line at MASH 2016

Rogatkin (USA) Wins the Swatch Prime Line at MASH 2016

6 July 2016
What a contest in Munich! The wind tested the patience of the spectators and Nicholi Rogatkin (USA) rewarded them by testing the laws of physics once again! The world's best slopestyle athletes competed in Munich at Swatch Prime Line at MASH today in front of 20,000 spectators in the Olympic Park.
Damaging Sleep Problems Going Untreated

Damaging Sleep Problems Going Untreated

6 July 2016
Insomnia and severe snoring problems are widespread in Australia and New Zealand but just one in every three sufferers seek the help they need, sleep experts warn.
Entries Open for NZ's largest cycling event

Entries Open for NZ's largest cycling event

6 July 2016
Entries for the 40th running of the Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge - New Zealand's largest cycling event - opened on Friday and already hundreds of cyclists have chosen to take on one of the 14 different event categories on offer.
Hamilton Zoo announces arrival of baby rhino

Hamilton Zoo announces arrival of baby rhino

6 July 2016
A male southern white rhinoceros calf has been born at Hamilton Zoo.  Arriving in late June after his mother's 16-month pregnancy, the calf brings the total number of white rhinos at Hamilton Zoo to six.
Libraries warm up winter with holiday initiatives

Libraries warm up winter with holiday initiatives

6 July 2016
Hamilton parents needing to keep their children occupied during the July school holidays should look no further than Hamilton City Libraries.
Hamilton company convicted after illegally taking water

Hamilton company convicted after illegally taking water

6 July 2016
Hamilton construction company Sam Pemberton Civil Limited has been convicted and fined $1500 plus costs for illegally taking water from a Hamilton City Council hydrant.
Manuka Doctor ApiRefine Targeted Wrinkle Filler

Manuka Doctor ApiRefine Targeted Wrinkle Filler

6 July 2016
In ourbusy day-to-day schedules, thirty minutes never seems long enough to get anything done.
Mt Ruapehu beginner slopes open for business

Mt Ruapehu beginner slopes open for business

5 July 2016
Whakapapa and Turoa beginner ski areas are now open following a weekend of cold temperatures and more than 60 hours of snowmaking.
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