New Zealand’s wine industry aims to be the first in the world to go sustainable, and has issued a draft sustainability policy to be implemented by vintage 2012.

New Zealand wine growers from the renowned Central Otago region of the South Island are helping restore a 1000-year-old abbey in Burgundy, France.

New Zealand’s top winemakers will be recognised at a gala event in Wellington this weekend when trophy winners are announced at the 2008 Air New Zealand Wine Awards.

New Zealand wines have won a record 11 gold medals at the 2008 International Wine and Spirit Competition in London.

New Zealand wines have taken the top awards for syrah and sauvignon blanc at the International Wine Challenge in London - considered the world’s most prestigious independent wine competition.

New Zealand has taken line honours in a three-way national wine challenge with Australia and South Africa.

Winter in New Zealand is a world away from dull and drab. Here crisp blue skies and dramatic scenery provide a veritable playground for winter sports, relaxing breaks and special festivities.

New Zealand has strengthened its reputation as a wine growing, seafaring nation with an annual event that could become the Kiwi version of the beaujolais nouveau race.

New Zealand will be the star of a new project that is offering aspiring film-makers the chance to get their work in front of Academy Award-winning director Peter Jackson.

One of New Zealand’s best known entertainers, Sir Howard Morrison, has died at his home in the North Island city of Rotorua.