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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.

100% Pure New Zealand television commercial

Tourism New Zealand has launched a new era of its highly successful 100% Pure New Zealand campaign, with the focus on New Zealand as the youngest country on earth.

Queenstown’s biggest party

The American Express Queenstown Winter Festival promises you “the 10 coolest days in New Zealand”. It’s a riot of snow fun, live music, comedy, indulgent food experiences and alpine eccentricity.

The legend of New Zealand

Legend has it that New Zealand was fished from the sea. Read more about the legend and Maui, the gifted, daring, supernatural demigod of Polynesian mythology.

Cruise New Zealand

With 9000 miles of coastline and hundreds of islands New Zealand is a great cruise destination. Find out more about getting to and around the country by sea. All aboard!

A summer of cricket

The England Cricket Team are hitting the road for a summer tour of New Zealand. Find out where and when the games are, and what else you can do on your visit to New Zealand.

Autumn in New Zealand

See and explore the green-gold glory, the gentle warmth and indulgent adventures, that make for a majestic Autumn in New Zealand.

The Amazing Race Asia - Season 2

Ten teams, ten adventures and 48 hours to complete them. AXN's The Amazing Race Asia returned to New Zealand in its second season for more adrenalin-packed adventures around the country's largest city, Auckland, and culture capital Rotorua.