Features

Captain Charles Hazlett Upham was the only person to be awarded two Victoria Crosses (VC) during World War II and the only combat solider to have won two VC medals.

Birds have a special place in the folklore of New Zealand Maori, who believed the graceful winged creatures to be messengers from the spirit world.

Begun by European migrants, New Zealand's wine industry has grown rapidly, achieving great international success and a fine reputation in a relatively short time.

A consummate experimentalist, Ernest Rutherford (1871–1937) was responsible for a remarkable series of discoveries in the fields of radioactivity and nuclear physics.

Enjoying the moose and quiet; Feature on Moose Lodge and Golf Resort, Lake Rotoiti, New Zealand.

Keeping the environment clean and as green as possible has become part of the New Zealand psyche.

Treetops, New Zealand's newest luxury lodge is dedicated to preserving its natural environment at the same time as allowing travellers to experience the best of New Zealand's natural surroundings in an atmosphere of five star luxury.

Guests unwind in the natural surroundings, savour the fresh food and rejuvenate at Earthsong Lodge on Great Barrier Island, Hauraki Gulf (close to Auckland).

General feature providing an overview of influences on New Zealand cuisine, plus a look at the country's world-class wines. Also notes some of the major food/wine events.

Savvy travellers wanting to fly in the face of the global credit crisis and still go on holiday are latching on to clever ways to make their funds go further.