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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.

 
The World's Fastest Indian

The World's Fastest Indian

Finding the road to dreams: explore motorcycle legend Burt Munro's Southland. Walk where he rode, meet the locals and feel like you're in the movie filmed here: "The World's Fastest Indian".


River Queen Film Location

River Queen Film Location

Filmed on the Whanganui River, River Queen is the story of a young woman's epic search for her lost son. Find out more about the movie and about the Whanganui River.


Billy Connolly World Tour of New Zealand

Billy Connolly World Tour of New Zealand

You might not be riding a monster motor-trike like comedian Billy Connolly but you can still have a tour of New Zealand that's every bit as eclectic and exciting as his.


The Last Samurai Film Location

The Last Samurai Film Location

When the cameras are rolling, Taranaki effortlessly acts the part of old world Japan. But when the sets have gone, the region offers a totally authentic New Zealand experience.


New Zealand, Home of Middle-earth

New Zealand, Home of Middle-earth

Take an audio visual journey through the beautiful landscapes of New Zealand that provided the backdrop of Peter Jackson’s new film trilogy, The Lord of the Rings, and learn how the local people and environment deeply affected the cast and crew.interactive


Whale Rider

Whale Rider

Whale Rider was filmed in Eastland, a region known for its remarkable, unchanged landscapes and authentic Maori encounters.


Trip of a Lifetime

Trip of a Lifetime

Richard Wybrow had his 'Trip of a Lifetime' in New Zealand! Discover more about Richard’s trip which aired on Travel Channel on January 11. Start planning your own New Zealand vacation and trip of a lifetime.


The Biggest Loser

The Biggest Loser

The final six contestants of Australia's 'The Biggest Loser' TV show tested their new found fitness in the beauty and extremes of Queenstown recently.


Peschardt's Kiwi People

Peschardt's Kiwi People

For the 2007 series of Peschardt's People, Michael Peschardt visited NZ to interview Sir Edmund Hillary, Mark Inglis and Henry van Asch – three men well acquainted with the ups and downs of life.


Amazing Race Asia

Amazing Race Asia

The Amazing Race Asia brought competitors to New Zealand for a taste of stunning scenery, culture and adrenaline.


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