Alps 2 Ocean – New Zealand’s first ultra-staged run is already sold out with organisers already taking entries from all over the world for the 2019 event. Alps 2 Ocean – New Zealand’s First Ultra Staged Run Technically an ‘ultra-run’ is defined as anything longer than the standard marathon … [Read more...]

ROTORUA – Wellington Scottish made it three titles in a row in the senior men’s relay at the New Zealand Road Relay Championships in Rotorua on Saturday, while North Harbour Bays women made it two in a row. New Zealand Road Relay Championships – 30 September 2017 It was a dominant display by the Scottish [...] … [Read more...]

Sunday October 1 marks World Vegetarian Day and New Zealand is a great place to celebrate. Vegetarian and vegan dining is both easy and delicious throughout New Zealand. There’s a plethora of places offering wholly plant-based menus and plenty more who let seasonal produce be the hero. Here’s our pick of the bountiful … [Read more...]

Summer in New Zealand is a time to recharge the batteries and enjoy sunshine, swimming and succulent food. New Zealand Summer Events Christmas is celebrated in shorts and T-shirt style, as the bright crimson blooms of the pohutukawa – New Zealand’s native Christmas tree – line the coasts with festive … [Read more...]

New Zealand may be blessed with spectacular scenery and world-class food and wine but the country is also brimming with events and itineraries to delight every visitor. From mud and snow (not together) to the arts and beer, here are 17 fantastic reasons to visit Aotearoa New Zealand in 2017. 17 Reasons to Visit New … [Read more...]

Results from the New Zealand track scene over the period 18th to 25th October, from Hastings to Invergall HASTINGS Central League Meeting, Hawke’s Bay Sports Park, Percival Road – 25 October 2014 Alex Howden 100m 11.70 (-3.6), Saravee Sos 11.74, Finn Yeats 11.79. Sos 200m 22.18 (0.0). Georgia Hulls 100m 13.15 (-3.9), … [Read more...]

Oska Inkster-Baynes put eight months of planning and training for an assault on the Auckland marathon title on the line with an outstanding display of front running to win by six minutes in a debut outing over the 42.2km distance of 2:20:36. Auckland Marathon 2016 success He went down on his knees after crossing the … [Read more...]

A spring day in New Zealand brings mild conditions, often tinged with a fresh spring breeze, to invigorate a multitude of outdoor activities and one of the best ways to take in the springtime is on the seat of a bike to enjoy Spring Cycle Rides. Spring Cycle Rides Nga Haerenga or New Zealand’s Cycle [...] News – New … [Read more...]

Christchurch – New Zealand’s first ever ‘micro accommodation’ concept has been launched by tourism operator Jucy and will open to the public November 1. Micro accommodation – pod style hostels Christchurch, New Zealand’s second largest city, is the home of the pod style hostels which see 271 beds just … [Read more...]

It’s kiwi breeding season in New Zealand where white has become the new brown at New Zealand’s National Wildlife Centre. In New Zealand, white has become the new brown with the arrival of two more all white kiwi chicks at Pukaha Mount Bruce – New Zealand’s National Wildlife Centre. In the southern North … [Read more...]