The world's top snowboarders will once again return to the giant superpipe and slopestyle courses at Snow Park NZ in Lake Wanaka for five days of world-class snowboarding action during the Burton New Zealand Open Snowboarding Championships from July 29 to August 2.

Competitor interest in the 38km Routeburn Classic alpine adventure run is the highest yet, and this year's field is the most eclectic that organisers have seen since its inception; testament to its broad appeal.

Young Wanaka skier, Jossi Wells (17) today made history at the 12th EXPN Winter X Games by being the first New Zealander, not only to be invited to compete in the event, but to win a medal at the world's biggest snow sports event.

The New Zealand Under 20's Ice Hockey team made history on Monday night by beating archrivals Australia 7 – 2 while competing in the International Ice Hockey Federation U20 World Championships Division 2 in Belgrade, Serbia.