Press Releases

‘Happy Feet’ – the Antarctic emperor penguin that made New Zealand visitor arrival history by finding its way to a North Island beach – continues its fight for life under the watchful eye of Kiwi medics and conservation experts.

Kiwi couple Alice Smith and Dennis Behan have walked the length of New Zealand to raise money and awareness for two charities.

Members of Sir Edmund Hillary’s family have been carrying on the good work of the legendary Kiwi explorer since his death earlier this year.

A new fellowship commemorating the work of Sir Edmund Hillary will offer the people of India and Nepal a chance to visit the legendary explorer’s home country, New Zealand.

An island in Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf, closed to the public for almost 100 years and harbouring a fascinating history, has re-opened providing boaties and day-trippers with a unique destination.

A New Zealand homecoming that’s been 130 years in the making will see a famous wharenui or carved meeting house returned to its rightful place in one of the most significant Māori cultural happenings of modern times.

An emotional meeting between two ‘first nation’ peoples stole the show at the opening of New Zealand’s Giant Rugby Ball in Sydney – the iconic white ball’s final international appearance.

‘Hobbit’ hype is gathering international momentum as Tolkien fans again focus on Middle Earth and New Zealand’s role in the making of the much-awaited Lord of the Rings’ prequel.

New Zealand has once again transformed into Middle-earth as Kiwi film-maker Peter Jackson puts the spotlight on 'The Hobbit' - one of the biggest movies ever to be made down-under.

Visitors to the 2011 Hokitika Wildfoods festival on the South Island’s wild West Coast face a sartorial as well as a gastronomic challenge this year.