Press Releases

Thrill seekers now have the chance to live life 'on the edge' and walk around the circumference of the SkyTower in Auckland, fifty storeys above the ground.

Two Australians have set a world record by being the first to kayak across the Tasman Sea.

Queenstown has launched its first international standard five-star hotel spa.

Queenstown is vying for a square on the first-ever worldwide Monopoly board.

Wellington Zoo’s latest arrival is an endangered red panda cub, born to proud parents Isha and Amy.

The New Zealand Government has made an important ecological investment by purchasing an area of peat bog in western Southland.

Comic musical duo Bret McKenzie and Jermaine Clement of hit show Flight of the Conchords have been named 2007 Wellingtonians of the Year.

Acclaimed New Zealand chef Peter Gordon will launch his modern take on an authentic Spanish tapas bar in Auckland this November.

New Zealand’s single biggest export sector – tourism - aims to increase its contribution to the economy as a result of the upcoming TRENZ 2007.

A major milestone has been reached for the royal albatross colony at Taiaroa Head, after the 500th chick hatched on 26 January 2007.