Story Angles

Increases in catch rates from rivers with 'catch and release' regulations have been spectacular in many parts of North America, most notably Montana. 'Catch and release' was introduced to New Zealand by visiting American fly-fishers and is a predominant philosophy today, particularly in pristine wilderness rivers.

With the Internet, satellite television and cheaper air travel, many see New Zealand as being a fashion season ahead of the rest of the world.

In the Southern Alps of the South Island, a clownish colourful native parrot called the kea performs antics that can be both alarming and amusing.

Queen Charlotte Track in the Marlborough Sounds is an area of lush coastal forest, coves and inlets and skyline ridges.

Christchurch offers many brilliant bike tracks, and the Port Hills have been described as ‘single track heaven’ for all levels.

Risk-taking is a way of life for base jumping supremo and veteran skydiver Chuck Berry. Chuck Berry not only shares the name of a rock’n’roll legend, he shares the heart of a performer.

European sophistication and laid-back summer jazz are examples of the diversity within the Auckland wine region.

Clive Fugill was one of seven students in the New Zealand Maori Arts & Crafts Institutes’ very first three-year carving course, which began in 1967. And he has remained there ever since.

Connells Bay Sculpture Park on Waiheke Island offers visitors a special experience to view large outdoor contemporary sculpture by some of New Zealand’s best known sculptors.

About two hours east of Auckland, the stunning Coromandel Peninsula waits to show walkers its treasures. Nature guides Doug Johansen and Jan Poole have become 'Kiwi Dundees'.