Press Releases

British outdoor enthusiasts have voted with their feet, choosing New Zealand as their favourite walking destination.

A UK survey has voted New Zealand the best country on earth.

Heavy snowfalls over New Zealand's North Island ski resorts on the Central Plateau might have brought chilly temperatures but scientists are more interested in a hotspot that remains in the Mt Ruapehu crater lake.

Crowds have flocked to the central north island to witness the aftermath of the eruption of one of the world’s most active volcanoes.

New Zealand has notched up another global tourism award – this time voted favourite destination by British travellers in a poll by leading UK media.

Havelock North’s Te Mata Estate Winery has scored an international coup with selection as the flagship producer for a prestigious London Wine Fair.

New Zealand’s capital city, Wellington, will host a new round the world yacht race, beginning in 2009.

All eyes will be cast skyward as the world’s best glider pilots do battle in the skies above New Zealand’s spectacular Southern Alps in December.

The New Zealand Government has announced plans to develop a research centre for climate change.

New Zealand has been chosen to host World Environment Day 2008.