Food & Wine

Rugby is an integral part of being a Kiwi and Rugby World Cup 2011 is destined to turn New Zealand into a non-stop party zone called the REAL New Zealand Festival.

A selection of eco-friendly food outlets throughout New Zealand, including eco-friendly cafes and restaurants, accommodation, festivals and suppliers.

New Zealand's Pacific Rim cuisine draws inspiration from Europe, Asia and Polynesia.

For almost a century, no real New Zealand feast or happy family celebration would be without the crowning treat – a classic Kiwi pavlova topped with cream, kiwifruit or summer berries.

Half a world away from each other, New Zealand and France have more than rugby in common.

Auckland's dramatic coastal scenery is only the beginning of the contrasting landscapes found within a short distance of the city's downtown business centre.

To many New Zealanders, the custard square rates right up there with the pavlova as a classic Kiwi icon.

Canterbury – New Zealand’s largest region – rises from the Pacific Ocean, sweeps across vast plains, through braided river valleys, and climbs into the magnificent Southern Alps that divide the length of the South Island.

An ancient spice is taking root in the New Zealand's Central Otago region, where a family-owned business is responsible for producing some of the world’s best saffron.

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