Culture

Water monsters, mystical reptiles, creatures that inhabited the land: Tony Healy has spent a great part of his life exploring these "out-of-place" animals... New Zealand's taniwha aroused his interest a...

New Zealand is a bilingual country. English and Te Reo are our national languages. Te Reo is not as widely spoken as English, but you'll often hear some of these...

Asian man's passport photo was rejected by Government's website because the software insisted that his eyes were closed and therefore doesn’t meet the criteria. Wow, this is taking things to...

For a little country in the middle of the pacific, New Zealand does punch above its weight. Our beutiful little nation has produced some of the...

Barbie has celebrated International Woman's Day by releasing its first ever Maori doll, modelled on New Zealand sports journalist Melodie Robinson. The doll has curly hair and beautiful brown skin...

We all love a bit of NZ culture, here at ilovenz we celebrate our Māori heritage, and have put together the 10 best Māori pickup lines for your enjoyment. We...

Win a NZ Bracelet Set! To enter, simply like and share this post to go in the draw for a set of bracelets. The Winners will be randomly drawn 7pm Sunday the 16th of...

New Zealand's public sector has been ranked the least corrupt in the world in an annual global index. New Zealand scored 89 out of 100 in non-government organisation Transparency International's...

Opinion: I didn't really even know what Waitangi Day was until about ten years ago. Growing up in Nelson was very sheltered. It's like The Shire; beautiful hills, everyone...

Moving can be a very frightening thing. Whether you are leaving your home for the first time, changing your workplace, or moving away for school, it's always difficult to...

Arriving in NZ, you'll undoubtedly be shocked and amazed by our cultural mystique. You'll surely have questions, and we think we can predict what they'll be: "Why do you...

The Native people of New Zealand are the Māori People. They are referred to as the tangata whenua. Māori were settlers originally from eastern Polynesia, who arrived in New...

We’ve all heard it before: “New Zealand is the perfect country,” “Nothing ever goes wrong in NZ,” “Do you guys have TV?” or  “I can’t wait to see middle...

"How long does it take to drive to NZ?", "Can you walk to Australia in low tide?" are just a few of the crazy things people have asked about...

Learning Māori can be very easy once you know how. With the help of this guide you will understand how easy it is. Pretty much the language was documented...

Here's some sheep jumping on a trampoline to make your day

17 things only South Aucklanders will understand 1. You feel smug when you go into central Auckland because you know that your tractor is better than theirs. 2. Heading to Spookers is a...

I've lived in New Zealand for almost 2 years and here are the most important things I've learned. 1. People go barefoot everywhere There's someone standing next to you in the...

What the ... ? Hungus, it's a common word in New Zealand slang. What does it really mean? We are here to help. Our...

We can't imagine that there is anyone in the world who doesn't admire New Zealand. With its picture-perfect views, adrenaline activities, spectacular surroundings, and fantastic food, what's not to...

Tin of Cocoa, Tin of Cocoa, Car Door! Chur bro, you're in New Zealand now! Foreigners are forgiven for asking if Kiwi's are speaking english, or some new mixed up...

How well do you think you know New Zealand? We bet there are things you have missed! Here is the list of the things you probably did not know about...

Watch the very best moments from over 500 episodes of Police Ten 7! ? Some of our favorite moments are when they arrested that the guy after he wouldn't come out...

Watch this hilarious video of naked man having a shower inside of a drive-through car wash that has gone viral Filmed in Rotorua New Zealand, he can be heard...

Air New Zealand are famously known for their innovative safety videos, and their latest 90’s rap inspired version is certainly living up to its reputation. Whilst the airline has been...

It's not a kiwi Party till this song comes on

Co-founder of I love New Zealand shares a note from the taxi! Although I’m a native Californian I have had the good fortune to live and travel across Asia and...

We've got to admit it, New Zealand has a very unique culture. Whether we like to acknowledge it, part of what makes New Zealand amazing is our isolation. This...

Stepup Taranaki and the rest of the Naki pulled out all the stops with this epic Poi E dance challenge video. They hope it becomes the largest choreographed dance...

40 things you should never say to a New Zealander The stereotypical New Zealander is a chilled-out type who doesn't let much get to them.  As a nation, we have...

The band L.A. Women can’t believe how well they have done for their single Hurricane Love. They are about to get into the ‘Hall of Fame’ with a million...

After surveying over 1000 Kiwi's we finally have the top 13 Kiwi Icons. Making this list was not easy, we had many arguments over this list, but...

A Noongar Man from Perth has made a call out for local Aboriginal members of the community to join him for a world first Maori & Aboriginal ANZAC Day...

According to a global sex survey held by Durex, Kiwi women have an average of 20.4 sexual partners, which is well above the global average of 7.3. This is double...

A recent study by Massey University found young women drink more than their male counterparts. The study interviewed 2000 people. It found women under 24 years old who purchase...

We love love New Zealand cops. The entire police force carries less weapons then the average American, and they are always up for a good time. Here is another...

New Zealand has another gem up its sleeve and it only comes out at this time of the year. The Pohutukawa is New Zealand's native, Christmas tree. Pohutukawa and known...

Who could forget this classic Kiwi Advert?, New Zealand's version of antique roadshow.

Wayne "Buck" Shelford captained the All Blacks in the late 1980s and was part of the squad which took the 1987 World Cup.   During a test match against the French,...

When we talk about freedom, the USA is often regarded as the freest country in the world, but its official New Zealand leads the way in human freedom. According to...

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Corruption is one of the world’s biggest threats, it can be found in every nation. Until recently New Zealand has been the least corrupt country in the world shared...

A modern cosmopolitan city, Auckland never ceases to amaze us. Home to over a million people, the city is famous for its good food, stunning events, and for being...

Growing up in New Zealand is very unique and we all love our childhood memories. We have put together 19 of the best things about growing up as a kiwi....

If you grew up in 1990's New Zealand, you would remember the Big Fresh supermarket chain. Looking back at popular 1990's New Zealand supermarket chain Big Fresh, it seems like...

Auckland's beautiful North Shore is a different world with its incredible empty beaches, friendly cafes, and relaxed lifestyle. Let's explore a few things that only North Shore people will understand: ...

John Key really has had a good run. As one of the most popular leaders, Key has also been one of the most cringe worthy leaders of Aotearoa! We have...

Every country has its slang, and New Zealand is no exception. It's so bad that it could be considered some of the most confusing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRxFm70nOrY If you can get over the...

You've heard of New Zealand for its adventure, adrenaline and amazing nature, but the country is a lot more than that. Here are 5 fun and memorable things to...

It's that time of the year again: vote for New Zealand's favourite slang word. Let's find out which slang word is the most popular...