Recreation & Sport

Cycling Nga Haerenga - New Zealand’s national cycleway is a step closer with funding approved for eight sections destined to provide “great rides” through some of the most picturesque locations.

The first of New Zealand’s ‘Great Rides’ – a national cycle trail project showcasing some of the country’s most spectacular cycling destinations – will open tomorrow (20.11.2010).

New Zealand’s oldest driver – who clocks in at 104 – is older than the first Model T motorcar that rolled off Henry Ford’s production line and she’s in good company.

The first New Zealand ski field of the season is set to open tomorrow morning (5.06.2010) – just in time for the long Queen’s Birthday weekend.

New Zealand yachting hero Sir Peter Blake is the focus of a major permanent exhibition due to open soon (12.12.09) on the Auckland waterfront.

Auckland is on 'Cloud' nine, Wellington’s launching a waka, Nelson’s taking a long Italian lunch, Bluff’s reserving the juiciest oysters, Westland’s celebrating whitebait, and wineries all over New Zealand are dusting off their vintage best.

Auckland’s streets are teaming with Gallic and Kiwi pride in anticipation of the Rugby World Cup final as the two rugby hemispheres unite in a weekend to remember.

New Zealand can add yet another Guinness World Record to its long list with the successful completion of a staggering forward roll attempt in Rotorua yesterday.

All Black coach Graham Henry has revealed his 30-man squad for the Rugby World Cup - 17 days out from kick off.

As New Zealand’s All Whites prepare for their Football World Cup opener against Slovakia early tomorrow morning (16.06.10), Kiwi fans are getting ready for a ‘whiteout’ in support of the team.