Features

From Taranaki’s sheep-covered country golf courses to the manicured greens of international golfing, New Zealand golfer Michael Campbell made history in 2005 when he became the first Kiwi winner of the US Open.

A bumper 2008 ski season - with plenty of snow and international tourists boosting visitor numbers to record levels – has New Zealand’s ski tourism industry in a positive frame for the 2009 winter season.

Two wild kiwi chicks discovered last week are the first to be born in the Auckland region for more than 60 years.

While most of New Zealand takes a holiday at some time during January, it’s also a great time for tourists to experience the laid-back nature of New Zealand life at its best.

Skies above New Zealand will sparkle with extra significance in 2009 as the International Year of Astronomy sees some major initiatives in 'astro tourism'.

A slice of native paradise is not what you expect to find in a capital's inner city, but Wellington’s Zealandia - formerly the Karori Wildlife Sanctuary - is exactly that.

New Zealand has always offered environmentally-aware tourists a golden opportunity but now the experience can be rated officially thanks to a growing group of tourism operators who are walking the talk.

Summer sun and water fun go hand-in-hand in New Zealand and this season is no exception with a colourful line-up of events that focus on sea, surf and sailing.

Background on the '100% Pure New Zealand' giant rugby ball.

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.