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:

A year after the riots, the consequences are still being dealt with.

Olympic games visitors to get an early taste of the machine that BMW reckons will help it rule the electric scooter market in the next few years.

Mark Rowe explores the landscape which once played host to Britain's largest and most sensational witch hunt.

Yes, it can be wet, but sweeping views, soothing massages and awesome birds of prey are just some of the delights to distract you at Wales' luxury Red Kite Barn, writes Sankha Guha.

Black Stick Simon Child could be one of the stars of the Games, writes Michael Brown.

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.