Press Releases

Kiwis are celebrating one of New Zealand’s greatest sporting moments with the All Whites claiming a historic point to draw 1-1 against Slovakia in the first round of the FIFA World Cup finals.

White is the new black down-under as the international football frenzy surrounding the All Whites Football World Cup feats sweeps through New Zealand, and even into Australia.

One of New Zealand’s best known entertainers, Sir Howard Morrison, has died at his home in the North Island city of Rotorua.

New Zealand will be the star of a new project that is offering aspiring film-makers the chance to get their work in front of Academy Award-winning director Peter Jackson.

New Zealand has strengthened its reputation as a wine growing, seafaring nation with an annual event that could become the Kiwi version of the beaujolais nouveau race.

Winter in New Zealand is a world away from dull and drab. Here crisp blue skies and dramatic scenery provide a veritable playground for winter sports, relaxing breaks and special festivities.

New Zealand has taken line honours in a three-way national wine challenge with Australia and South Africa.

New Zealand wines have taken the top awards for syrah and sauvignon blanc at the International Wine Challenge in London - considered the world’s most prestigious independent wine competition.

New Zealand wines have won a record 11 gold medals at the 2008 International Wine and Spirit Competition in London.

New Zealand’s top winemakers will be recognised at a gala event in Wellington this weekend when trophy winners are announced at the 2008 Air New Zealand Wine Awards.