Wellington

Glow worms, great food, black water rafting and bungy jumping have left US pop star Katy Perry raving, and in love with New Zealand after her first visit.

A super-sized Māori haka, staged simultaneously in New Zealand’s four main cities, will unite Kiwis in sending a powerful message of strength and support for the people of Christchurch.

Auckland is on 'Cloud' nine, Wellington’s launching a waka, Nelson’s taking a long Italian lunch, Bluff’s reserving the juiciest oysters, Westland’s celebrating whitebait, and wineries all over New Zealand are dusting off their vintage best.

Matariki, the unique cultural festival celebrating the dawning of Māori New Year, will start early this year with the Pleiades star formation due to first appear over New Zealand on 4 June.

Sir Peter Jackson is fulfilling his promise to keep fans up with behind-the-scenes action of 'The Hobbit' currently being shot in New Zealand, by releasing a revealing video diary on his Facebook page.

Remembering the fallen heroes of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZACS) will have added depth this coming Anzac Day thanks to a strengthened bond between the two countries as a result of the Christchurch earthquake.

‘Flight of the Conchords’ star Bret McKenzie has swapped one funny hat for another to become an angelic-looking elf in 'The Hobbit' movies.

Three of the five Rugby World Cup pool matches that were to have been held in Christchurch, but have had to be moved because of the February earthquake, will remain in the South Island.

New Zealand has stepped back into the role of Middle-earth and the realm of mythical creatures as filming finally gets underway on 'The Hobbit' – one of the biggest Kiwi movies ever to be made.

A ‘Hollywood vs Wellywood’ style charity cricket match, which pitched professionals against politicians and celebrities at Wellington’s Basin Reserve yesterday (13.3.11), has raised more than half a million dollars for Christchurch earthquake victims.