Press Releases

Hotel Hingarae, a futuristic six-star development, is to be built on the western slopes of Lake Taupo.

She has taken a ride with superman, but it’s fair to say actress Kate Bosworth has had the ride of her life taking a scenic flight in New Zealand’s Southern Alps.

The New Zealand Fringe Festival has capped off one of the biggest events in its 19-year history by naming comedy duo Flight of the Conchords' as inaugural members of a new hall of fame.

Auckland’s Waitemata harbour erupted with boat horns and cheers as the host team – Emirates Team New Zealand – scored a decisive 3-1 victory over top challenger Alinghi in the Louis Vuitton Pacific Series on Saturday (14.02.09).

Adventure tourism in New Zealand has a new contender with one South Island motel owner involving his guests in a very Kiwi outdoor pursuit – lawn mowing.

Caring for New Zealand’s natural environment so that it can be preserved for future generations is the focus of a new website encouraging best practice for holidaymakers pitching tents, or parking campervans or caravans.

New Zealand’s unique Hector’s and Maui’s dolphin populations will enjoy greater protection in four new marine mammal sanctuaries due to come into effect tomorrow (23 October 2008).

A bus tour for $1000 a day or a luxury three-day Wellington team tour for $30,500 are part of a new package being offered to tap into the lucrative international incentive market.

Soccer superstar David Beckham is coming to New Zealand in December.

Salmon lollipops and truffle eggs in mini ice-cream cones will tempt New Zealand’s Prime Minister and other guests at the opening of Savour NZ - a three day culinary extravaganza in Auckland this weekend.