Press Releases

A New Zealand / British team is to compete in the first race to the South Pole since pioneers Amundsen and Scott reached the geographic landmark almost 100 years ago.

A British expatriate couple has made double New Zealand history by getting married on the capital city’s cable car in what’s thought to be the country’s shortest marriage ceremony.

British stand up comedian and TV ‘Chef’ Lenny Henry and his ‘Vicar of Dibley’ wife Dawn French are considering retirement in New Zealand.

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.