Birds have a special place in the folklore of New Zealand Maori, who believed the graceful winged creatures to be messengers from the spirit world.

Matariki – the Māori New Year – is a festive season for the tangata whenua or first people of New Zealand.

Sir Peter Jackson is one of New Zealand’s best-known film-makers – he was knighted for his significant contribution to the Kiwi film industry in 2010.

New Zealand film makers recognised on the world stage include Sir Peter Jackson, Jane Campion, Andrew Niccol, Niki Caro, Vincent Ward, Geoff Murphy, and Taika Waititi.

New Zealand and rugby go together like fish and chips, so it’s hard to imagine a time when the two weren’t closely linked.

High-flying Kiwis are making a name for themselves in the global movie industry – coupling daredevil talent with a passion for action.

An ancient subterranean world in the heart of New Zealand’s central North Island, the Waitomo Cave system is a fascinating and dramatic natural wonder.

Millions of years before man set foot on the islands of New Zealand, a magnificent array of birds ruled the land.

The tuatara is a lizard-like reptile that is only found on certain small islands around New Zealand and in a number of mainland sanctuaries.

Sitting down to a meal of tender spring lamb, juicy beef steak, farm fresh eggs, and fruit and vegetables straight out of the garden is all part of the New Zealand ‘paddock to plate’ experience.