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Haka - A New Zealand Icon

Explore the stories and the meaning behind the haka, an ancient Maori dance, which electrifies the start of every All Black rugby game.

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Features

From fascinating places to visit, to culture, special events and more - we've collected a range of feature articles about New Zealand here for you to browse, learn from and be inspired by.

 
What's on Today

What's on Today

Steve and Mike are experiencing the best of winter in New Zealand. Check in daily to see what they've been up to and book your own New Zealand winter holiday.


Today in NZ

Today in NZ

The TODAY team have packed up the satellite and taken the show on the road to experience the best of New Zealand. High adrenaline adventure, family fun and absolute luxury, the team have done it all.


New Zealand Influenza Situation

New Zealand Influenza Situation

Visitors planning to travel to New Zealand who would like to find out more about how New Zealand is dealing with Influenza A (H1N1) (Swine Flu) are advised to read this information provided by New Zealand's Ministry of Health.


Gay Ski Week

Gay Ski Week

Queenstown will be in the pink from 29 August to 6 September as hundreds of gay snow sports enthusiasts hit the slopes, the parties and the adventure activities during Gay Ski Week NZ.


Shopping in New Zealand

Shopping in New Zealand

From soft possum merino knitwear to extra virgin avocado oil, you'll find some special things to buy in New Zealand. The exchange rate is on your side, so let's go shopping!


Winter Games New Zealand

Winter Games New Zealand

The world's largest winter sports event after the Olympics, Winter Games NZ will be the "greatest show on snow". Spectators pay nothing to watch elite snow sport athletes competing for gold.


Miscellaneous Madness

Miscellaneous Madness

Want a holiday that's big on originality? Here you can fly by wire, drop off dams and roll down hills in huge plastic balls. New Zealand is the land of ingenuity!


FIBA U-19

FIBA U-19

From 2 to 12 July, the future of world basketball will be wowing the crowds in New Zealand. For the first time ever, Auckland is hosting the FIBA U19 World Championship for Men.


Maori New Year - Matariki

Maori New Year - Matariki

Matariki, Maori New Year, was launched on Sunday 10th May with a gourmet hangi and concert at Turangawaewae Marae, Ngaruawahia. Highlights included food by Peter Gordon and music by Hinewehi Mohi.


New Zealand at Venice

New Zealand at Venice

La Biennale di Venezia, the world's most exciting visual arts event, features installations by two New Zealand artists this year.


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