Press Releases

New Zealand scientists have discovered a new volcano in Auckland.

An annual sculpture exhibition opening on Auckland’s Waiheke Island will feature the largest outdoor exhibition of kinetic sculpture ever held in New Zealand.

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.

New Zealand’s west coast city of New Plymouth has been named one of best places in the world to live in an environment-based competition endorsed by the United Nations.

As Emirates Team New Zealand and Alinghi set sail in the final stages of the inaugural Louis Vuitton Pacific Series, the chances of the international yachting event happening again – and in Auckland - are growing stronger by the day.

They are New Zealand’s national icon – and a new campaign to protect them has been launched at Auckland Zoo.

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.

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.

The Nevis Arc New Zealand’s latest extreme adventure activity, said to be the world’s highest swing, has been launched by bungy jumping pioneers, AJ Hackett Bungy.

It seems fatherhood has no age limit especially in the reptile community – an 111-year-old New Zealand tuatara has just become a Dad for the first time.