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May Has Revenge Over Forest Course
Tue, 13 Aug 2013 17:11:01 +1200 | Bikesport NZ
AUGUST 13, 2013: It was nearly the perfect comeback for Callan May when he raced the big annual Dead Toad Cross-country race in the Woodhill Forest, near Auckland, at the weekend.More >>
Kiwi arborists back on top
Tue, 13 Aug 2013 16:24:47 +1200 | JRPR
In 2011, New Zealand arborists achieved the remarkable feat of winning the men’s, women’s and team world titles in competitive tree climbing. Now, in the 2013 event that has just taken place in Toronto, Canada, they’ve done it again. More >>
New board appointment for Regional Facilities Auckland
Tue, 13 Aug 2013 16:15:09 +1200 | Auckland Council
Auckland Mayor Len Brown has welcomed the appointment of Geoff Clews to the board of Regional Facilities Auckland (RFA). More >>
Public Address - ONE NIGHT ONLY! Really F*lthy C-Words
Tue, 13 Aug 2013 15:14:42 +1200 | Public Address
It’s almost like a dirty joke. A librarian, a cartoonist and a blogger walked into a art gallery and started talking about really fithy c-words… If you’re in Auckland tonight (Tuesday, August 13), and at a loose end from 6.00-8.00 pm you can catch ...More >>
Government must stand up for athletes’ rights
Tue, 13 Aug 2013 14:24:10 +1200 | New Zealand Labour Party
The Government must condemn Russia’s new anti-gay legislation and move to ensure New Zealand athletes and supporters will be safe during next year’s Winter Olympics in Sochi, Labour’s Sport and Recreation spokesperson Trevor Mallard says.More >>
MotoX and freestyle Parklife Invitational in Queenstown
Tue, 13 Aug 2013 13:56:37 +1200 | NZSki
International freestyle sports celebrities will be ‘bringing it all’ to the 11th annual Parklife Invitational being held in downtown Queenstown this weekend (Saturday August 17).More >>
“Run! Scream! Survive!” Zombierun going nationwide
Tue, 13 Aug 2013 13:09:20 +1200 | Zombierun
Zombierun, the scariest run ever is coming to Wellington, Christchurch and Auckland this summer. Zombierun is an interactive apocalyptic 5 km run through a zombie infested quarantine area. But particpants are not just running against the clock – they ...More >>
Aussie TV Show 'Escape with ET' films with Epic Adventures
Tue, 13 Aug 2013 12:56:51 +1200 | The Coromandel
13 year old Tairua lad Jack Zimmerman got a once in a lifetime fishing experience last week when he got to spend the day chasing kingfish with Aussie league legend and TV fishing show presenter Andrew "ET" Ettingshausen.More >>
Hands off our fish
Tue, 13 Aug 2013 12:50:58 +1200 | Conservative Party
“Proposals to reduce the snapper take for recreational fishermen are self-serving for commercial interests, and won’t solve the problem,” says Conservative Party Leader Colin Craig. “The proposals fail to recognise the self-sufficiency tradition ...More >>
Tournament Director elected to WTA Tournament Council
Mon, 12 Aug 2013 17:26:50 +1200 | Tennis Auckland
Tennis Auckland Tournament Director, Karl Budge, has been elected to the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) Tournament Council as the Asia Pacific Tier 3 Representative. More >>
Passing of one of NZ’s most talented climbers
Mon, 12 Aug 2013 16:04:18 +1200 | NZ Alpine Club
New Zealand Alpine Club General Manager, Sam Newton has acknowledged the sad passing of one of New Zealand’s most talented climbers, in an avalanche near Queenstown, today.More >>
Canadian climber rescued
Mon, 12 Aug 2013 15:51:46 +1200 | Maritime New Zealand
A solo Canadian climber has been rescued after becoming stuck on the side of a ravine at the edge of the Goldney Glacier on the eastern side of Mt Rolleston, near Arthur’s Pass.More >>
New Zealand golf: distinctive but undiscovered
Mon, 12 Aug 2013 15:29:10 +1200 | Tourism New Zealand
Tourism New Zealand plans to invest up-to two million dollars over three years into the international marketing of New Zealand’s distinctive golf offer to potential visitors.More >>
F1’s Turbo Era to Be Marked At 2014 Festival
Mon, 12 Aug 2013 15:07:56 +1200 | NZ Festival of Motor Racing
Not one, but two iconic Ferrari Formula One cars from the legendary turbocharged era of the 1980s are set to wow the crowds at the 2014 two weekend Ferrari Festival at Hampton Downs.More >>
Corbidge 16th On World Cup Debut
Mon, 12 Aug 2013 15:02:02 +1200 | Triathlon New Zealand
Sophie Corbidge (Auckland) finished a highly creditable 16th on her ITU World Cup debut at Tiszaujvaros (Hungary) today while Mikayla Nielsen (Waikato) withdrew just 500 metres into the run with a slight recurrence of an ankle injury.More >>
Taupo Debut for Murph As He Focuses On Sprint Title
Mon, 12 Aug 2013 14:32:38 +1200 | V8 Supertourers
He’s leading the BNT V8 SuperTourer championship and he’s a V8 racing legend in New Zealand and Australia – but when Greg Murphy steps aboard the Mike Pero M3 Racing Holden Commodore V8ST for the first laps of Round 4 of the 2013 series ...More >>
Countdown starts for World Masters Games 2017
Mon, 12 Aug 2013 14:21:45 +1200 | Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development
Auckland has been handed the International Masters Games Association flag at the World Masters Games closing ceremony held today in Torino, Italy – starting the countdown to the 9th games being hosted by Auckland in 2017.More >>
Aleh and Powrie Crowned World Champions
Mon, 12 Aug 2013 13:11:09 +1200 | Yachting New Zealand
Jo Aleh and Polly Powrie have been crowned 470 Women’s World Champions for the first time, the title coming exactly one year to the day since they won Olympic Gold. Paul Snow-Hansen and Dan Willcox have finished 7th in the Men’s Championship.More >>
Poland remain on the podium after second day of racing
Mon, 12 Aug 2013 12:54:52 +1200 | Snow Sports New Zealand
Lake Wanaka, New Zealand (11 August 2013) – The second day of FIS racing at Snow Farm NZ saw a strong field of international athletes battling it out under blue skies in the 5km and 10km freestyle event, the second of three Continental Cup races taking ...More >>
Rally Xtreme Revs Back Into Action
Mon, 12 Aug 2013 12:46:51 +1200 | Seabright Motor Sport
After a short hiatus the Total Lubricants Rally Xtreme Challenge revs back into life with the support of RCK Contractors, as round 4 of the series heads to picturesque Paihia for the Tanoa Hotels Rally of the North.More >>
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