Both of last year's Ironman New Zealand champions - Bevan Docherty and Meredith Kessler - will return to defend their titles in the 30th anniversary of the event.

Seasoned Auckland triathlete Garth Barfoot hopes to get back in the saddle after an emergency hip replacement following a serious bike crash, but admits his Ironman days are over.

If anything, Jo Lawn's third place in yesterday's Ironman 70.3 Auckland has made a tough decision even tougher.

Terenzo Bozzone was having what he considered a good day before Jan Frodeno surged past him in the early stages of the half marathon run in yesterday's Ironman.

Germany's Jan Frodeno has won the men's Auckland 70.3 Ironman. The 2008 Olympic triathlon gold medallist has completed the course in a time of three hours, 45 minutes and 38 seconds.

These days two-time Olympic medallist Bevan Docherty has to travel a long way to enjoy hometown support.

Leading Kiwi triathletes Bevan Docherty and Terenzo Bozzone have confirmed their places in next month's Ironman 70.3 Auckland.

Keeping calm on race day is the advice 10-time Ironman New Zealand champion Cameron Brown is giving his sons.

A delayed concussion from a bike crash at the start of the year has put triathlete Terenzo Bozzone's racing season in doubt.

This may be Cameron Brown's 15th year in Ironman New Zealand, but the veteran knows experience is no substitute for preparation.

The 2008 Ironman 70.3 world champion, Terenzo Bozzone, gives his tips for those contemplating an Ironman.

The beautiful scenery of Taupo plays host to the Kelloggs Ironman 2013.

Clark Ellice's third-place in the men's Ironman event behind fellow New Zealander Bevan Docherty was a welcome surprise.

There is every chance Cameron Brown will be paying extra attention to weather forecasts and other external factors on the eve of major races this year after a couple of big disappointments in 2012.