Press Releases

Travel between New Zealand and China is now easier with the launch of Air New Zealand’s non-stop service from Auckland to Beijing.

New Zealand’s cult comedy duo Flight of the Conchords has received four Emmy nominations.

New Zealand tourists keen to swim with dolphins but put off by cool water temperatures, especially in winter, can breathe a sigh of relief.

In case you didn’t know - underwater ambient noise around New Zealand’s coast gets louder twice a day. And now scientists have discovered why.

Tourists riding the popular Tranz Alpine rail link across New Zealand’s South Island will soon be enjoying a more luxurious journey.

A little bit of Beijing is getting a Kiwi makeover as New Zealand’s Olympic team prepares for the games.

Kiwi singer Brooke Fraser is proving a hit in the US with her latest album gaining a spot on the iTunes editors’ choice and the top ten charts.

Kiwis are keen bloggers according to a new study which shows one in 13 New Zealanders has a weblog.

Four New Zealand buildings – two private homes, a golf clubhouse and a university business school - have been short listed for the World Architecture Festival Awards to be held in Spain this October.

A New Zealander who has designed a personal flying machine has unveiled his invention at one of the world's largest air shows.