Press Releases

A major art exhibition of works by 41 Kiwi artists is to be held in Italy to commemorate New Zealand’s involvement – 66 years ago – in the WWII Battle of Monte Cassino.

Tween idol Justin Bieber’s whirlwind New Zealand visit got off to a flying leap when he bungy jumped off the Auckland Harbour Bridge this morning.

A project designed to pull the eyes of the world back onto the benefits of wool has brought international architects together in New Zealand to design a “woolly” hotel complex.

New Zealand has confirmed its reputation as a rugby-loving nation – just one day after tickets went on public sale, the 2011 Rugby World Cup has become the country’s biggest money-making event.

Leading New Zealand sculptor Chris Booth has been invited to create a major UK£12 million underground feature for England's renowned Eden Project.

A pair of rugby-loving Brits will set off from London this weekend on an intrepid 18-month, 18-country journey to the New Zealand 2011 Rugby World Cup – on bicycles.

New Zealand has become a giant catwalk for some of the world’s most beautiful young women – as the latest episodes of hit TV series 'America’s Next Top Model' screen in the US.

Kiwi comedians and 'Flight of the Conchords' duo Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement are set to guest star in the world’s longest-running sitcom – The Simpsons.

Kiwi music is celebrating the 10th anniversary of New Zealand Music Month.

An authentic slice of New Zealand’s natural environment and culture transported to Shanghai for Expo 2010 is proving a hit with visitors.