New Zealand’s love affair with cricket hits an all-time high, as the country celebrates 12 months to go until the opening match of the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup. … [Read more...]
Camille Buscomb runs PB
Adelaide Track Classic, Santos Stadium – 15 February 2014 Camille Buscomb ran a personal best of 15:56.75 to win the 5000m. The 23 year old cut 5.48 seconds off her previous best recorded on the North Shore in November. … [Read more...]
New Zealand’s blockbuster 2013
International awards, blockbuster movies and outstanding Kiwis have all put New Zealand on the world stage during 2013. … [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...]
Adams makes World Champs history
14TH IAAF World Athletic Championships, Moscow – 10/18 August 2013 12 August: Valerie Adams became the first woman athlete to win four world titles with an emphatic display of shot putting at the 2013 World Championships. … [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...]