Recreation & Sport

With nearly 16,000 km (10,000 miles) of coastline, it’s almost impossible to escape the sea in New Zealand.

Spring is in the air, daylight saving is here, and New Zealand is buzzing with the biggest party that’s ever been held on these islands.

Visit New Zealand during the summer months and you might not find anyone at home – that’s because when the sun is out, so are Kiwis and with so much to do, it’s hardly surprising.

There are few sailing events around the world that a Kiwi hasn’t conquered and there’s no doubt that they’re regarded among the best in the world.

Snow is gathering on New Zealand’s high country, and mountain resorts are grooming their fields as the country says goodbye to autumn and welcomes visitors for another season of uniquely Kiwi winter events.

New Zealand sailors have claimed, over the years, most of the top international sailing trophies including the America's Cup and Whitbread Race.

Few Kiwi rugby stars have won such wide popularity and affection as Andrew Mehrtens – the Canterbury player who kicked his way into the record books and earned a reputation as the best first five eighths New Zealand has ever produced.

Rhodes Scholar, medical doctor, CEO, parliamentary advisor, writer and commentator – David Kirk’s curriculum vitae reads like no other New Zealand All Black.

Recognised as the original global superstar of rugby, Jonah Lomu created a sporting sensation from the moment he first burst onto the international playing field.

With a reputation as one of the all–time greats of world rugby, his legendary calm and superior leadership qualities, Michael Jones has long been an ambassador for both his sport and his country.