Sam Wreford of Timaru travelled north for a training run and in the process ran out a clear winner of the annual Huntly half marathon yesterday. The 31 year old led throughout and finished in a career best 1:06:41, nearly five minutes clear of Samuel Murphy of Townsville. He was 46 seconds faster than his [...]Sam … [Read more...]
Results from the USA April 2014
April 22, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Laura Nagel runs a PB by 2.37 seconds in winning her 1500m while Nick Willis successfully defends his Boston Invitational Mile title and others show form over 1500m at Mt Sac Relays Meeting Larry Ellis Invitational, Weaver Stadium, Princeton New Jersey – 19 April 2014 Julia Radcliffe threw the hammer over 70 metres for … [Read more...]
Kiwi chick captures hearts
April 3, 2014 By Leave a Comment
A tiny kiwi chick – believed to be the smallest of its kind in New Zealand – has successfully hatched at the Rainbow Springs Kiwi Encounter in Rotorua. Staff at the Kiwi Encounter have overseen more than 1,300 hatchings of North Island brown kiwi eggs over the years, but the arrival of ‘mini’ – the … [Read more...]
Experience wild fare at Treetops Lodge
April 3, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Treetops Lodge and Estate – a New Zealand luxury resort near Rotorua – is getting a little wild with its guests, showcasing the rich food store found on the vast private 2500-acre wilderness estate. ‘Estate to Plate’ – a new premium 4WD safari experience – is a guided, hands-on gourmet journey … [Read more...]
Hamish Carson wins 4th title
April 2, 2014 By Leave a Comment
New Zealand Track and Field Championships, Newtown Park – 28/30 March 2014 Hamish Carson lapped up the atmosphere revelling in front of his home crowd to win his fourth national 1500m title out kicking school days arch rival Julian Matthews. Mathews went for the doctor down the back straight on the last lap, but Carson … [Read more...]
Tom Walsh on Fire in Melbourne
March 26, 2014 By Leave a Comment
IAAF Melbourne World Challenge, Lakeside Stadium – 22 March 2014 Rising global shot put star Tom Walsh is on fire leading into his much awaited clash with Jacko Gill at the national championships this weekend in Wellington after setting a national outdoor record of 21.16m. This improves on his 20.61m set at the … [Read more...]
Two inaugural marathons set for 2014
March 16, 2014 By Leave a Comment
New Zealand is proving itself to be a marathon bucket list destination with the inclusion of two inaugural marathons set for 2014. Taking place in April 2014, the Aoraki Mt Cook Marathon is attracting international athletes wanting to put their endurance to the test in one of the most pristine running environments in … [Read more...]
Five new marine reserves planned
March 14, 2014 By Leave a Comment
New Zealand is set to increase its total mainland marine conservation domain by 50 per cent with the planned establishment of five new marine reserves. The five reserves, formally approved by NZ Conservation Minister Dr Nick Smith, cover 17,500 hectares and feature spectacular, unique coastlines and marine habitats. … [Read more...]
Lorde of Song
March 14, 2014 By Leave a Comment
In 2013 teen singing sensation Lorde (Ella Maria Lani Yelich-O’Connor) became one of New Zealand’s most famous exports. The Auckland-born singer burst onto the music scene with her debut single ‘Royals’ and has since gone on to be named one of Time magazine’s ‘Most Influential Teenagers of the Year’ and ‘Woman of the … [Read more...]
Combined Events Championships 2014
February 17, 2014 By Leave a Comment
New Zealand Combined Events Championships, Douglas Track & Field, Waitakere – 15/16 February 2014 Nicholas Gerrard regained the New Zealand decathlon title with a solid performance and personal best score of 7375 for the ten events over the weekend. The 21 year old started with a 100 metres sprint of 11.41 (-2.1) … [Read more...]
