The town's business association baked the world's largest scone, weighing in at just over 120kg, the previous record was 60kg.

Northland made the most of their chances to kick-start the new national provincial championship.

Dave Dobbyn, who celebrated 30 years in music last year, is touring the majestic churches, chapels and cathedrals of New Zealand on the 2010 Classic Hits Acoustic Church Tour.

Anamarie Ewins wants to deliver another sporting milestone for New Zealand and become the first woman to row solo across the Tasman.