Nature / Sustainable Tourism

A small relatively young New Zealand winery has won a top international pinot noir award, beating 19 other countries including many of the world’s most famous wine producers.

New Plymouth on the west coast of the North Island has been named New Zealand's Top Town in a national magazine poll.

A New Zealand company has been named as one of the top 30 carbon offset providers in the world.

A New Zealand eco-label is being praised for adhering to some of the highest environmental standards in the world.

The 18 Great Rides of Nga Haerenga - the New Zealand Cycle Trail, have gone global with a new website just launched in Queenstown.

New Zealand scientists have discovered a bacterium that may help to counter global warming.

New Zealand has taken the title of Top Country for the second year running in the Wanderlust awards in the UK.

Major conservation work aimed at preserving precious bird life on two of New Zealand’s largest off-shore islands will realise a 100 year old dream by the country’s first conservation officer.

New Zealand’s west coast city of New Plymouth has been named one of best places in the world to live in an environment-based competition endorsed by the United Nations.

A new wildlife centre that offers the best chance to see New Zealand’s rarest rowi kiwi will open at Franz Josef, on the West Coast of the South Island next month.