Press Releases

One of New Zealand’s most respected rugby stars – former All Black captain and coach, Fred “The Needle” Allen – celebrated his 90th birthday at a civic reception in Auckland.

Worm sushi, bush bacon butties and deep fried shark will be on the menu at New Zealand’s iconic Hokitika Wildfoods Festival, held annually on the remote South Island west coast.

While Waitangi, in New Zealand's far north, hosted official national day ceremonies, Stewart Island, in the deep south, was marking the occasion in a quintessentially Kiwi fashion - on the rugby field.

It was a sentimental New Zealand national Waitangi Day on Saturday (6.02.10), as New Zealanders gathered to celebrate a day of nationhood and togetherness.

When the world’s biggest waka takes to the waters tomorrow (6.02.10) for New Zealand’s national Waitangi Day, one New Zealander will celebrate another special anniversary.

New Zealand’s top achieving sports women have been honoured in the country’s premier awards with world champion shot-putter Valerie Vili and the Evers-Swindell rowing twins taking the main prizes.

New Zealand’s prominence in the movie world has been enhanced with a host of 2010 Oscar nominations, including nine for 'Avatar' and nine Kiwis recognised for their work in the film industry.

Sustainability will be on show at New Zealand’s premier garden festival, the 2010 Ellerslie International Flower Show in Christchurch.

An American couple have just completed their holiday dream trip in New Zealand after winning an online luxury travel auction.

A former street kid turned scientist and inventor has been capped New Zealander of the Year in the country’s inaugural awards to honour extraordinary and inspiring Kiwis.