Nestled into the idyllic Bay of Plenty region on New Zealand’s North Island, there is a town that smells like no other. A famous tourist attraction for its geothermal activity, geysers and hot spas, Rotorua greets you with the distinct odor of rotten eggs. Nicknamed Sulphur City, it is also the home of New Zealand’s…
Broadcast on ABC Radio National’s Life Matters on February 4, 2016. Extreme sports were once considered the exclusive domain of men. Nicky Redl explores the trailblazing world of female ultrarunners. Online story: The sport of ultra trail running has boomed in recent years, with 80,000 ultramarathon finishes in the USA alone last year. The races are…
Germany takes its beer seriously, so much so that the country wants its brewing regulations recognized by UNESCO. In a bid to honor the nearly 500-year old beer purity law and polish their product’s image, the German Brewers Federation has applied to have the law included in the United Nations’ intangible cultural heritage list. If…
German Sports-Gear Maker’s Sales, Profit Fell in Third Quarter Germany’s Adidas AG ADDYY 1.19% said Thursday it posted lower sales and earnings in the third quarter, losing traction against its main competitor, Nike Inc. NKE 0.62% The world’s second-largest sporting-gear and equipment maker said results were down because of the strong euro, among…
FRANKFURT— Deutsche Lufthansa AG DLAKY -4.89% faced new turmoil as a strike stranded thousands of passengers in Germany and much of Europe, while local media reported that a senior executive responsible for a restructuring plan at the airline is stepping down. Lufthansa, Europe’s biggest airline by passengers, said it canceled nearly 690 flights Thursday as…
In addition to being the world’s largest chemical company by sales, Germany’s BASF will become the leading producer of concentrated omega-3 fatty acids once it’s gulped down Pronova BioPharma. By expanding into the market for omega-3 fatty acids used in health care, BASF is following its strategy of reducing its dependence on classical chemicals. BASF…
FRANKFURT—Adidas AG ADS.XE +0.19% has so far had a strong year as sponsorships of teams and individuals at big sporting events helped drive up sales and profit, but the world’s second-biggest maker of sporting goods behind Nike Inc. NKE +0.49% Thursday cut its sales forecast for 2012 because of further problems at Reebok. The German company acquired…
You can tell how Greeks are feeling about their situation by their restaurant menus. At an Athens eatery close to the Acropolis, hungry guests can now order from the ‘Crisis Menu.’ Old prices are slashed with a marker, and new ones written below. While that’s good for travellers heading to the Greek capital, it’s less…
Broadcast on ABC Local Radio’s Country Hour in April 2011. How would you feel about a pint of marshmallow beer? It might not sound all that appealing, but you’d be surprised about the ingredients in some beers that have gained popularity around the world. On he toughest assignment yet, Nicky Redl went along to Boston’s…
Video broadcast on March 1, 2011 on ABC national television News 24 and audio on ABC Radio National. Cyclone Yasi hasn’t just wrought havoc on land in northern Queensland. The destructive winds of the category five system have destroyed coral and marine life in the Great Barrier Reef and disturbed fish stocks. The Great Barrier…