Press Releases

A new environmental rating system believed to be a world first, for tourism businesses, has just been launched in New Zealand

A New Zealand adventure company has overcome military interference to lead a team to conquer Mount Everest, the first New Zealanders to do so since the death of Sir Edmund Hillary in January.

Major conservation work aimed at preserving precious bird life on two of New Zealand’s largest off-shore islands will realise a 100 year old dream by the country’s first conservation officer.

A South Island wildlife reserve has notched up its most successful Kiwi breeding season ever having raised and released 48 chicks.

Scientists have discovered a vast new underwater colony labelled 'Brittlestar City' south of New Zealand.

A Kiwi innovator who wants to use giant kites soaring a kilometre into the sky to harness cheap and green wind power has hauled in a NZ$13 million (US$10 million) investment from Internet giant Google.

Kiwi Scott Dixon's Indy 500 win has placed him alongside some of New Zealand's greatest sportspeople.

New Zealand's premier fashion event is to open up the runway and say 'Gidday' to Australian fashion designers for the first time.

New Zealand's clean green image undergoes its most important exposure yet as the country plays host to the 2008 World Environment Day.

New Zealand's own thanksgiving festival is in full swing as the country celebrates Matariki or Maori New Year.