Rugby World Cup excitement is spreading as communities from the north to the south of New Zealand react enthusiastically to the announcement of team hosting venues for the 2011 event.

Kiwi teenager Paige Hareb - one of New Zealand’s most promising young athletes - made waves in the international surfing world by claiming a place on the coveted ‘Dream Tour’.

2009 wraps up a positive year for film in New Zealand with the movers and shakers of the movie world shining the spotlight on everything the country has to offer from location to expertise.

'Kai' is the Māori word for food. New Zealand's indigenous Māori people were traditionally hunters, gatherers and crop farmers, who gathered food from forest, stream, sea and garden.

Barrie Osborne is an internationally renowned US film-maker who moved to New Zealand while working on major film projects.

Kaikoura is a leading nature tourist destination, best-known for its whale watching tours.

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

New Zealand’s national love affair with rugby starts at grassroots level.

Karen Walker is New Zealand’s best known fashion designer, whose designs are worn all over the world by everyone from everyday Kiwis to Hollywood stars.

New Zealand’s commitment to producing award-winning wines that reflect its pure landscape and climate has driven the country’s wine industry to become a world leader in sustainability.