Auckland is on 'Cloud' nine, Wellington’s launching a waka, Nelson’s taking a long Italian lunch, Bluff’s reserving the juiciest oysters, Westland’s celebrating whitebait, and wineries all over New Zealand are dusting off their vintage best.
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.
Auckland’s streets are teaming with Gallic and Kiwi pride in anticipation of the Rugby World Cup final as the two rugby hemispheres unite in a weekend to remember.
Several popular tourist destinations have put New Zealand at the forefront of outdoor and adventure travel after making Trip Advisor’s list of top destinations in the world.
Favourable exchange rates, cheap holiday deals and a government cash injection are all helping to keep New Zealand in the minds of would-be international travellers during the credit crunch.
A New Zealand teenager, who grew up in a town without a cinema, has had her first big film break and is in the running for the world’s most prestigious environmental movie award.