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Wellington, New Zealand contains many small but interesting museums, where visitors can learn about Kiwi society, culture, art, sports, and history.

Alfred Stevens, painter and sculptor, was a genius but also a perfectionist. His memorial to the Duke of Wellington in St Paul's Cathedral (London) was his final undoing

With heaps of indoor sights and activities, Wellington, New Zealand's compact yet cosmopolitan capital is a great all-weather tourist destination.

Travelers lucky enough to visit New Zealand's capital on a good day can make the most of the weather with this list of Wellington's best outdoor tourist attractions.

This is an adaptation of the classic Beef Wellington introduced by the British. By enriching a tenderloin with duxelle and pate, the meat absorbs new depths of flavor.

Monet, the Impressionists and the Colossal Squid are at Te Papa. There are many accessible places to stay and transport is easy in Wellington, New Zealand's capital city.

Classic dishes like Beef Wellington are presented with the elegant Perigueux sauce or a Madeira jus. These sauces also pair well with wild game, poultry and omelets.

After days of blizzards and delays, an avalanche on Windy Mountain near the town of Wellington, Washington killed 96 people traveling on the Great Northern Railroad.

Wellington's compact downtown area is just a step away from the waterfront. Suburbs, parks and wildlife reserves scale Wellington city's steep backdrop of rolling hills.

Eastbourne and its surrounding area are part of one of New Zealand's spectacular Regional Parks. Outdoor activities are combined with amazing scenery.

New Zealand's national museum hosts Monet and the Impressionists until May 2009. More than 55 works and a series of Impressionist-inspired events will tempt art lovers.

The authors of Wellington, New Zealand are celebrated through the Wellington Writers Walk, which offers visitors an inside look at inspirational words on the city.

From Rugby Union at Westpac Stadium and free outdoor music concerts to arthouse movies and Maori culture, the NZ capital always has reason to celebrate.

Here is a recipe that will receive rave reviews from guests and is easy to prepare!

The Jive Food Bazaar is easily the unfussiest Indian eating spot in Cape Town and creates balance among some of the city's more posh and much more expensive restaurants.

No capital city is further south than Wellington in New Zealand. Here are some facts and information about Te Papa, the harbour, Maori history and more.

In 1944, 733 Polish children disembarked in Wellington. Some were accompanied by a parent; most left families behind in unmarked graves across Siberia and Central Asia.

This delicious recipe for salmon wellington, or salmon en croûte, features a cremini mushroom sauce atop wild king salmon, wrapped and baked in puff pastry.

The Iron Duke's shame at being Irish in origin almost robbed us all of proof that he might not have been the uncaring bully even he himself liked people to think he was.

A review of the Vickers Wellington which carried the attack to Nazi Germany when Britain stood alone.

Sheriff Mills suspects Richard or J.D. of killing Thomas Wellington; Henry and Abby dig up John Wakefield's grave

The Battle of Waterloo marks the last stand for Napoleon Bonaparte. After his defeat by the Duke of Wellington, Napoleon was banished to the remote island of St.

Crimini, portobello, chestnut, shitake, morel and oyster mushrooms are a few of the varieties well suited to making duxelle or mushroom dressing.

This festival is now seen as a stepping stone for artists who want to take on the world.

This canyon located in eastern Utah offers vistiors hikes into desert canyons, as well as beautiful petroglyphs.

The Coast Guard finally reaches Harper's Island but it is supposedly too late; Shea is told she and Madison are the sole survivors

Abby confronts Wakefield about why he is still killing people; Madison tells Shea and Danny Wakefield and her weren't alone; Trish learns the truth about her fiancé

Just in time for Halloween, author David Wellington pulls off a fresh retelling of the age-old werewolf myth in Frostbite: A werewolf tale.

A story of incredible bravery under adverse conditions. How an airman ventured on to the wing of his burning aircraft over Occupied Europe to extinguish a fire.

Greens say public transport, walking and cycling facilities need to get a greater share of public funding as the era of cheap oil comes to an end.

Airing Saturdays at 9 p.m., Harper's Island is more than just a slasher film adapted into a 13-week television series. It may just be the best show you're not watching.

The later years, demise and death of France's greatest emperor.

A classic Beef Wellington calls for wrapping tenderloin in a mushroom pate followed by a delicate pastry. We've simplified the flavors into and easy weeknight meal.

In his latest book, Fusiliers, Mark Urban provides a fascinating history of the Royal Welch Fusiliers and their role in the American War of Independence.

Iran still irate whenever someone screens Marjane Satrapi's Persepolis. This time it's the Wellington Film Festival in New Zealand.

New Zealand attracts all kinds of tourism - from luxury travel to student backpacking. Find the best places to vacation in the beautiful North Island.

Breguet watches are amongst the most luxurious and beautiful watches in the world. The company has a long and prestigious history.

Serial killer John Wakefield may be alive and murdering the islanders "one by one," but co-executive producer insists one of the remaining suspects is the "main killer."

Summer is here so paint those toenails and show off your shoes with the best in summer footwear. From this season's hefty heels and wedges, to pretty gladiator sandals.

At 10:21pm on December 24th 1953, the Wellington to Auckland express plunged without warning into the lahar swollen Whangaehu River at Tangiwai killing 151 people.

An art exhibition, a biography and a documentary movie reveal a strong but isolated artistic talent.

The major centres of Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch have the lion's share of matches but ten other New Zealand cities will also host Rugby World Cup 2011 matches.

Bulls may be a small NZ town, but it makes up in character what it lacks in size. Visitors are rewarded with a unique and relaxing experience in this friendly community.

Missed the action-packed Harper's Island finale or can't wait until Saturday night to find out what happened? This article spills all the shocking details.

This is an ideal book for gardeners who enjoy hearing other gardener's stories, or for those who just enjoy being part of other peoples joys and challenges.

Twelve centuries have given cheese-makers in Brie time to get it right, and make a little history along the way.

Fly My Pretties, a collaboration of New Zealand artists, regrouped and reappeared on the live music scene in 2009, showcasing new songs, new talent, and a new concept.

Hoffenheim's hopes of completing their magical run with a Bundesliga title took a huge blow when top striker Vedad Ibisevic was diagnosed with a torn ACL.

Levelled by an earthquake in 1931 Napier was rebuilt in the architectural style of the time. Napier's blend of Art Deco and coastal chic lends the city a unique charm.

He ended disorder in post-Revolutionary Europe, but was considered a tyrant by his critics, some of whom have blamed him for 17 years of war and the bankruptcy of France.