NZ is the fourth most economically free country in the world according to a US think tank and the Wall Street Journal.

Sharon Stephenson creates her own gastronomic heaven.

Immigration New Zealand is for the first time shifting its migrant marketing focus away from America and Europe to Asia.

NZ's lush green pastures, snowy mountain peaks and clear lakes are turning the country into a "wedding photo tourism" hotspot.

This year's Apec leaders' meeting vividly demonstrated who really has the clout and who hasn't.

John Key will pay an official visit to Washington next year following a personal invitation to the White House from President Barack Obama.

John Key had "quite a fruitful" discussion with US president Barack Obama during the official Apec leaders' dinner last night, and also breakfasted with him today, writes John Armstrong.

Deal follows unveiling of similar agreements with China, Malaysia and some Gulf states.