At the Motor Industry Association's Annual General Meeting held last week Mr Alistair Davis, Chief Executive Officer of Toyota New Zealand Limited, was elected unopposed, as President. This position is normally held for a two year term.

New Zealand racing driver Matt Halliday has completed the first two rounds of the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup by storming into 6th place in Round 2 following a major set back in Round 1.

A move towards an integrated competition calendar for Tier 2 Unions could soon become a reality after a meeting between the International Rugby Board and key stakeholders agreed to work towards a schedule that will further enable Unions to bridge the gap to Tier 1 status.

Chugg Entertainment and Sun Touring Company announced today that legendary rock act, THE CULT, will be heading to New Zealand and Australia as part of their "Love" Live Tour, with confirmed dates in Auckland, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth in May, 2010.

Wellington, March 10 NZPA - Wellington mayoral candidate Jack Yan says he has dobbed in the city's plans for a "Wellywood" sign near the airport at Miramar to two Los Angeles bodies with intellectual rights over the iconic "Hollywood" sign being imitated here.

NZ celeb Kimberley Crossman (of Shortland Street fame) is heading to the U.S. Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards, to host Nickelodeon New Zealand's Orange Carpet pre-show.

By Daniel Gilhooly of NZPA

Wellington, March 8 NZPA - Leaving behind the comforts of home holds no fears for the Wellington Phoenix, whose dizzying ascent through the A-League soccer playoffs sees them cross the Tasman for the penultimate hurdle this week.

By Daniel Gilhooly of NZPA

Wellington, March 7 NZPA - Wellington Phoenix coach Ricki Herbert couldn't hide his pride in the All Whites players in the team who churned out 120 minutes of heroic soccer today to carry them deep into the A-League playoffs.

Ecoya Limited is adding further international skills to its board of directors.

Air New Zealand CEO Rob Fyfe and Australia-based fashion designer Collette Dinnigan have accepted invitations to join the board of the body, bath and home fragrance provider.

Auckland, March 4 NZPA - For New Zealand soccer coach Ricki Herbert, it was a trip well worth taking despite the travel, the limited preparation and ultimately a 2-0 defeat to fellow World Cup qualifiers Mexico in California last night.