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MĀORI V PAKEHA IN NATIONAL DAY RUGBY FACE-OFF

While Waitangi, in New Zealand's far north, hosted official national day ceremonies, Stewart Island, in the deep south, was marking the occasion in a quintessentially Kiwi fashion - on the rugby field.

NEW ZEALAND CELEBRATES NATIONHOOD

It was a sentimental New Zealand national Waitangi Day on Saturday (6.02.10), as New Zealanders gathered to celebrate a day of nationhood and togetherness.

SPORTS BEST HONOURED AT NZ'S HALBERG AWARDS

New Zealand’s top achieving sports women have been honoured in the country’s premier awards with world champion shot-putter Valerie Vili and the Evers-Swindell rowing twins taking the main prizes.

OSCAR NOMINATIONS RECOGNISE NZ FILM INDUSTRY

New Zealand’s prominence in the movie world has been enhanced with a host of 2010 Oscar nominations, including nine for 'Avatar' and nine Kiwis recognised for their work in the film industry.

FROM STREET KID TO NZER OF THE YEAR

A former street kid turned scientist and inventor has been capped New Zealander of the Year in the country’s inaugural awards to honour extraordinary and inspiring Kiwis.

US TOURISTS LIVE NEW ZEALAND HOLIDAY DREAM

An American couple have just completed their holiday dream trip in New Zealand after winning an online luxury travel auction.

OH MUMMY, MUMMY - ALBATROSS CHICK HATCHES

Same sex parents at New Zealand’s royal albatross colony successfully hatched their first chick on Monday (1.02.10).

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New Zealand's native Christmas tree, the pohutukawa, is breaking into brilliant red bloom marking the start of summer festivities and fun.
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Bowled Over

Despite being a water-loving nation, more people die in New Zealand every year playing lawn bowls than scuba diving.

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