Press Releases

A catchy classic tune is back in the charts – and Kiwis up and down the country are singing along – after a boost from film-maker Taika Waititi’s latest film and his own video remake of the eighties hit.

Air New Zealand has swept up another prestigious award – chosen by the readers of 'Condé Nast Traveller'.

A travelling exhibition that explores Māori moko or facial tattoo and takes it beyond face value is touring New Zealand promoting a better understanding of the traditional art form.

A dedicated lamb festival, which includes a 'running with the lambs' event through the streets of a small Central Hawke’s Bay town, promises rugby fans a rare treat and some true grassroots action during Rugby World Cup 2011.

They’re the most widely read travel guides in the world and now 'Lonely Planet' is upping the focus on New Zealand as a destination with four new books.

Auckland’s waterfront has a major new addition in the form of the super liner 'Pacific Pearl' which will be based out of New Zealand during the summer cruising season.

New Zealand’s Huka Lodge in Taupo has received another prestigious award for excellence - this time for maintaining consistently high standards for 25 years.

The Martin Jetpack, a New Zealand invention that is close to realising man’s dream of conquering personal flight, has made 'Time' magazine’s Top 50 Best Inventions List.

Tickets for New Zealand’s premier wine, food and music event – Toast Martinborough – are about to go on sale with organisers bracing themselves for a repeat of last year when 10,000 sold out in just 13 minutes.

With the 2010 FIS Snowboard and Freestyle Junior World Champs over, elite junior winter sports athletes from around the world are packing their bags – but many will leave with high hopes of returning.