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Worm sushi, bush bacon butties and deep fried shark will be on the menu at New Zealand’s iconic Hokitika Wildfoods Festival, held annually on the remote South Island west coast.

Global foodies will head to New Zealand’s western fringe this weekend to sharpen their tastebuds on the culinary wild side at the legendary Hokitika Wildfoods Festival (13 – 15 March).

New Zealand’s biggest eco-tourism development, Karori Sanctuary in Wellington, has a new name – Zealandia - a further step towards returning a significant part of the nation’s capital to its pre-human state.

Staff at a Christchurch, New Zealand, wildlife park are mourning the loss of the “Christmas miracle” kiwi chick that they'd painstakingly hatched and hand-reared for the past three weeks.

Prince William first found his feet in New Zealand as a tiny tot on a royal tour with his parents, now he's set to mark another royal milestone on New Zealand soil.

Toad, Badger, Rat and Mole are to be brought to life by Weta Workshop of ‘Wellywood’ in a big-screen adaptation of 'The Wind in the Willows'.

Wine guru Robert Parker has accorded his top five-star recognition to five New Zealand wineries.

Wine and food lovers are getting ready for one of New Zealand’s longest-running premier food and wine events – the Marlborough Wine Festival.

Queenstown Winter Festival – the biggest winter party this side of the equator – lights up on Friday night (26.06.09).

Whale watching and the study of New Zealand’s diverse marine life is a major tourist attraction and a national pastime, but come winter the recreational activity takes on a more serious note.