Nature / Sustainable Tourism

Crowds have flocked to the central north island to witness the aftermath of the eruption of one of the world’s most active volcanoes.

In a bold move Tourism New Zealand is staking its claim as the youngest country on earth.

New Zealand has been chosen to host World Environment Day 2008.

New Zealand is to take the lead in researching ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

The New Zealand Government has announced plans to develop a research centre for climate change.

The New Zealand Government has made an important ecological investment by purchasing an area of peat bog in western Southland.

Hotel Hingarae, a futuristic six-star development, is to be built on the western slopes of Lake Taupo.

New Zealand's iconic 'living dinosaurs' have just had their numbers trebled on the country's mainland thanks to a successful conservation programme.

For the first time, tuatara are breeding on Matiu/Somes Island in Wellington Harbour.

A New Zealand stone with an image of the Virgin Mary on it, has so far attracted bids of nearly $27,000.