Press Releases

A New Zealand archaeologist has uncovered an untouched "time capsule" of Maori life which dates back almost 200 years.

As New Zealand gears up for this year’s Matariki celebrations, the significance of Maori New Year is attracting increased international awareness.

Acclaimed Mexican film-maker Guillermo del Toro is moving to New Zealand’s capital city Wellington to take a journey back to Middle-earth, directing The Hobbit movie and its sequel for the next four years.

Operation Nest Egg is celebrating the arrival of its 1000th kiwi chick.

A New Zealand CD only audible to dogs is set to get tails wagging around the world.

The Rimu tree could hold the key to saving New Zealand’s endangered kakapo bird.

For the first time in 30,000 years, scientists have simulated Neanderthal voices – and it’s a similar sound to the New Zealand accent!

New Zealand’s film industry is about to get another boost with the producer of Hercules, and Xena: Warrior Princess returning to New Zealand to film a new television series.

Nelson might be better known for wine production but a new festival is about to put the region on the map for another popular tipple.

Major conservation work aimed at preserving precious bird life on two of New Zealand’s largest off-shore islands will realise a 100 year old dream by the country’s first conservation officer.