Outstanding athlete, coach, administrator, mentor and friend of all at Wellington Harrier Athletic Club Graham Tattersall lost his battle with melanoma cancer and died on Thursday 16 October aged 69. … [Read more...]
Newcastle United star struck at WETA Workshop
While New Zealand football fans are going wild for English Premier League side Newcastle United - visiting New Zealand for the Football United Tour - members of the team were left with stars in their eyes in Wellington … [Read more...]
Cricketer: Martin Guptill
Black-Caps batsman Martin Guptill has enjoyed a prolific rise to New Zealand cricket stardom after his heroic top-order batting displays against some of the world’s best teams. … [Read more...]
Background to Americas Cup
The America’s Cup is the oldest trophy in international sport. It was originally awarded in 1851 by the Royal Yacht Squadron for a race around the Isle of Wight in England which was won by the schooner America. … [Read more...]
Queenstown Skyline star gazing
Queenstown’s reputation as a holiday resort for the stars is rising to new heights with the launch of a mountain-top star gazing experience. … [Read more...]
The Hobbit NZ premiere all official
The wheels were already in motion and the red carpet ready to roll - but now it is official - the world première for The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey will be held at the Embassy Theatre in Wellington, New Zealand on 28 November. … [Read more...]
Cyclists line up for Tour of New Zealand
An inaugural New Zealand cycling event has stirred international interest and hundreds of cycling enthusiasts have signed up for a unique eight-day cycling adventure. Tour of New Zealand - which begins on 14 April - offers cyclists of all abilities the chance to participate at their own level whether that’s on a … [Read more...]
Spotlight on NZ at Frankfurt Book Fair
Aotearoa New Zealand will be under the spotlight in Germany at the Frankfurt Book Fair - the world’s largest publishing event - in October this year. As the official guest of honour at the five-day fair, New Zealand will occupy an impressive pavilion showcasing Kiwi creativity and culture to a potential audience of … [Read more...]