Guests unwind in the natural surroundings, savour the fresh food and rejuvenate at Earthsong Lodge on Great Barrier Island, Hauraki Gulf (close to Auckland).

New Zealand luxury lodge Treetops is dedicated to preserving its natural environment while allowing travellers to experience the best of New Zealand's natural surroundings in five star luxury.

Eeling in New Zealand. A favourite pastime of children and traditional of the Maori people, commercial eel fishing is growing in New Zealand.

The Lord of the Rings was filmed over 274 days, using 350 purpose-built sets in more than 150 locations all over New Zealand (including 30 Department of Conservation sites).

A consummate experimentalist, Ernest Rutherford (1871–1937) was responsible for a remarkable series of discoveries in the fields of radioactivity and nuclear physics.

Begun by European migrants, New Zealand's wine industry has grown rapidly, achieving great international success and a fine reputation in a relatively short time.

Visitors at the 2010 World Rowing Championships in New Zealand won't have to leave the lakeside for an authentic taste of Māori culture.

New Zealand’s fascination with the water is hardly surprising given the country’s geographical location and history.

New Zealand's first truly successful rock group internationally was Split Enz, formed in 1972.

Summary of organisations and resources important to the New Zealand film industry.