Valerie Adams? Mahe Drysdale? They're just the latest namesto take the podium. To celebrate New Zealand winning its 100th Olympic medal today, here's a look back at five of our less known Olympians:
Mark Rowe explores the landscape which once played host to Britain's largest and most sensational witch hunt.
New Zealand won’t win eight golds in London, but it doesn’t stop anybody dreaming of stepping on top of the dais.
Simon Calder finds the hot spring city of Bath looking brighter than ever as it celebrates 25 years as a Unesco World Heritage Site.
Andy Lynes delights in a foraging holiday off the coast of Cornwall.
Geoff Cumming learns what the fuss is about at the Queen's home.
The much-loved tea-carrier Cutty Sark has never looked better, writes Pamela Wade.
Dunedin writer Neville Peat warns Olympic Games visitors to always keep a close eye on their valuables. It's sound advice for any traveller anywhere.
Sienna Miller and boyfriend Tom Sturridge have named their newborn daughter Marlow.
Chief sports writer David Leggat picks four of the more distinctive places for visitors to follow the Olympics action.
The Olympics start in just over a month and it's not too late to get there. Pam Neville reports.
This luxury hotel in the London disrict of Belgravia is where Kate Middleton stayed the night before she wed Prince William. It's also a great place to take high tea in the English capital.
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There's time for tea between watching Olympic events in London. Megan Singleton visits a royal favourite.