Press Releases

Tributes are flowing in from around the world for Sir Edmund Hillary who has died at the age of 88.

Two Australians have set a world record by being the first to kayak across the Tasman Sea.

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

A German tourist has traveled New Zealand for 40 days, undertaking 40 different sports and setting a world record in the process.

Hammonds Scenic Tours this year celebrates 50 years operating as a tour coach business in and around Wellington and beyond.

For the eighth time a dynamic group of international street performers will be hitting the streets of Auckland from 1 to 6 February 2008.

With dramatic mountains and a massive freshwater lake, Taupo has provided the perfect backdrop to the ultimate in motor racing.

The body of New Zealand's greatest hero, Sir Edmund Hillary, is now lying in state at Auckland's Anglican Cathedral.

New Zealand's favourite son has been farewelled by thousands in state funeral held in Auckland.

Queenstown is vying for a square on the first-ever worldwide Monopoly board.