Press Releases

‘Flight of the Conchords’ star Bret McKenzie has swapped one funny hat for another to become an angelic-looking elf in 'The Hobbit' movies.

Kiwi comedians and 'Flight of the Conchords' duo Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement are set to guest star in the world’s longest-running sitcom – The Simpsons.

New Zealand’s Blanket Bay luxury resort near Queenstown has been rated the second best place to stay in the world according to the Condé Nast Traveler’s 2010 Gold List.

A Marlborough high country merino sheep station has become one of the largest covenanted private conservation areas in New Zealand.

A cute little ball of fluff with a long beak has emerged at Rainbow Springs Kiwi Encounter, in Rotorua, to mark another New Zealand conservation milestone.

Top international snow and ice sports athletes are due to descend on New Zealand’s Southern Alps this winter, for 16 days of cool action in the 100% Pure New Zealand Winter Games.

A cold blast over New Zealand’s South Island is bringing snow to low levels and dumping snow on key resorts, just days before the first ski field opens.

The clocks are ticking and the final countdown has begun – there’s just one year to go until New Zealand stages its biggest-ever event, the 2011 Rugby World Cup.

Kicked into touch on home ground for the first time – in Auckland’s Queen’s Wharf Rugby World Cup fan zone – Tourism New Zealand’s giant rugby ball has broken all previous visitor records.

More cruise ships than ever are visiting New Zealand – with the number of passenger arrivals set to almost double by the 2011/2012 season.