Press Releases

International rugby teams and fans from all over New Zealand are descending on Wellington this weekend (6 - 7 February) to play their part in the 2009 NZI Rugby Sevens.

New Zealand’s giant inflatable rugby ball which became a major tourist attraction at the Rugby World Cup in Paris last year, has scored a new position beside another famous landmark -this time at London’s Tower Bridge.

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

New Zealand’s newest adventure attraction, the Shweeb Velodrome, will open in Rotorua in late August 2007.

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

The 'Prince of Darkness' is making his way downunder.

Talented American actor Zachary Levi has experienced the wonder of the youngest country on earth and is already making plans for a return visit to New Zealand.

New Zealand wineries are in for a bumper season, with this year’s grape harvest expected to produce record-volume crops.

The rarest Kiwis in the world have launched their breeding season by producing a record number of eggs.

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