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:

Sarah Lawrence and son leave the Xbox behind for the great outdoors, with a rewarding soak at day's end.

There are few better feelings than sitting in a nice warm bar and looking out at an atrocious winter's day, except perhaps doing so in a bar that overlooks the sea.

We came here because my brunching companion works not far away and it was a good excuse for an outing.

A former high-profile lawyer got more than he bargained for after taking part in "90-second supermarket grab" competition, landing in hospital with chest pains.

Now before you get all excited and accuse me of muscling in on a restaurant reviewer's job, I am talking specifically about the bar adjoining this rather lovely restaurant on the first floor of the Spencer on Byron hotel.

We came here because its previous incarnation as restaurant Collins House was a fine one, and we like keeping an eye on what’s new in our neighbouring Greenhithe village.

Long Bay College student Brad Chamley (17) is performing in the Class Comedians' Graduation Showcase today at 3pm, as part of the 20th NZ International Comedy Festival.

Opening too soon means a less-than-perfect dining experience at this new Mexican eatery.

Great scenery and a dollop of sugary history; Liz Light takes an autumn walk in Chelsea Heritage Park.

Dionne Christian and her family rummage around in nature's past on a fossil-hunting expedition.