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He is probably the world's best-known cyclist, and now seven-times Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong is going to test his expertise on the landscapes of New Zealand.

Two young Kiwi lawyers who’ve spent nearly 12 months travelling the world playing a different golf course every day – are on the home straight and will return to New Zealand next month.

Tim Taylor, the 23-year-old kayaker who is attempting to make history by completing the first continuous solo circumnavigation of New Zealand, reckons he will get to see his country like no-one else ever has before.

With 283 days left to go until Rugby World Cup 2011, tickets for the world’s biggest rugby event are about to go on general sale.

Te Ana Ngāi Tahu Rock Art Centre – an important new cultural tourism attraction housing a significant Māori art collection – will open in Timaru, New Zealand next week.

Kiwi yachtsmen have again showed they are top of their game with Emirates Team New Zealand winning the Louis Vuitton Trophy in Dubai, and dominating the world class event over recent years.

Kiwi rugby legend Dan Carter has become the leading points-scorer in test rugby having broken the world record during the All Blacks’ game against Wales in Cardiff.

Cut-price airline Air Asia X has launched in Christchurch today (1.12.10) promising a major boost to the South Island tourism gateway, and the cheapest international airfares New Zealand has ever seen.

Sculptures made out of old goal posts from Eden Park in Auckland could become part of French / Kiwi rugby history if a symbolic ceremony planned during the Rugby World Cup next year goes ahead.

‘Tis the season to be merry and, as Christmas lights up all over New Zealand, Kiwis are moving into festive mode.