Nature / Sustainable Tourism

From school children to the Prime Minister, New Zealanders throughout the country are gearing up for World Environment Day showing strong loyalty to the commitment that won the country the hosting rights.

On a remote stretch of beach on the Chatham Islands, researchers have unearthed the oldest known bird fossils from New Zealand.

Former US President Bill Clinton has invited a New Zealand clothing company to address Asian leaders on sustainability.

A dashing dolphin called George is charming boatloads of tourists at the Abel Tasman National Park in the northern part of New Zealand’s South Island.

Birdwatchers can now view one of New Zealand's least-known rare birds after a release onto a privately owned reserve in the Chatham Islands.

Electronic chick and egg timers are being used to improve the survival rates of kiwi in the wild.

New Zealand's clean green image undergoes its most important exposure yet as the country plays host to the 2008 World Environment Day.

Scientists have discovered a vast new underwater colony labelled 'Brittlestar City' south of New Zealand.

A South Island wildlife reserve has notched up its most successful Kiwi breeding season ever having raised and released 48 chicks.

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.