* Choice (adjective). Kiwi slang for something excellent.
A sirloin steak cut from an Angus cow in Hawera has been chosen as the tastiest steak in New Zealand. The piece of meat won a $5,000 award and the 2016 Steak of Origin trophy for Taranaki couple Brendon and … Read More
Sooner or later, it seems everyone who lives in New Zealand is asked by an overseas friend or relative: “I’m coming to New Zealand for a holiday – where should I plan to go?” And it’s always a difficult call, … Read More
The best place to ski in New Zealand is at Mt Hutt, about a 90-minute drive from Christchurch, according to the international judging panel of the World Ski Awards. The World Ski Awards are the ‘Oscars’ of the global ski … Read More
With thousands of excellent cafes in New Zealand, it’s always difficult to work out which are the best to try, especially if you are new to a place. Thankfully, the annual New Zealand Cafe of the Year awards help sort … Read More
With thousands of excellent cafes in New Zealand, it’s always difficult to work out which are the best to try, especially if you are new to a place. Thankfully, the annual New Zealand Cafe of the Year awards help sort … Read More
If you are looking for a leisurely New Zealand holiday then the country’s roads offer a fantastic opportunity to see outstanding scenery close-up. New Zealand Autocar magazine has published its top 10 roads trips, based on the quality of scenery, the … Read More
Craft beers have achieved much popularity in New Zealand over the past decade with small (and not-so-small) brewers taking on the big national breweries. As a result, New Zealand beer drinkers now have more choice and are clearly developing tastes … Read More
New Zealand is spoilt for choice when it comes to great surf beaches. With 10,000 kilometres of coast facing the big swells of the Pacific and Southern oceans New Zealand offers spectacular and world-renowned surf conditions. But you don’t have … Read More