Press Releases

From school children to the Prime Minister, New Zealanders throughout the country are gearing up for World Environment Day showing strong loyalty to the commitment that won the country the hosting rights.

Scientists from around the world are working on the puzzle of the Kiwi accent.

A Marlborough woman wants Europe to know the naked truth: New Zealand is a great place to take your clothes off.

The cast of the American television comedy Scrubs has been saved from a gastronomic emergency thanks to a hand-delivered consignment of its favourite New Zealand cheese.

In another Mount Everest first, New Zealand skydiver Wendy Smith was one of three dare-devil skydivers to make the first ever solo parachute jump over the world’s highest peak.

New Zealand's climate offers more than Australia's when it comes to a long life span, according to new research into frogs.

Mat Follas, a Kiwi cook inspired by the fresh, simple approach of New Zealand chefs, has been crowned winner of MasterChef 2009 – one of Britain’s most sought after culinary titles.

An idea that began with a toasted sandwich maker in a New Zealand kitchen could provide the answer to one of the world's biggest environmental problems.

New Zealand’s stunning landscapes and huge pool of highly skilled film professionals have earned the country more than $NZ915 million in the last five years.

New Zealand’s teenage golfing sensation Danny Lee swung his way into a dramatic victory at the Johnny Walker Classic in Perth yesterday (22.02.09), confirming his reputation as one of the world’s most exciting young golfers.