TourismJobs squeeze hurting AucklandUnemployment is continuing to dog Auckland and hinder its economic recovery as employers express reluctance to take on new staff.15 Jul 05:30 PM
TourismQueensland job hopes rest on tourismA tourism revival may offset coal mining job losses as Queensland grapples with the highest unemployment in almost a decade.12 Jul 05:30 PM
TourismSkyCity claims 'victimisation' in debateSkyCity says it has been "victimised" in the debate over the Convention Centre deal, but a law change to allow increased gambling has the potential to go ahead.11 Jul 09:00 PM
TourismJobs boost as parties stick to linesAuckland's $400 million International Convention Centre has come a step closer amid heated accusations that MPs failed to vote with their conscience in backing a law change which will allow increased gambling facilities at SkyCity.11 Jul 05:30 PM
TourismPoll split over Fiordland tourism plansNew Zealanders are split down the middle over dual proposals to cut a tunnel or monorail track through parts of Fiordland which contain some of the country's greatest walking tracks.30 Jun 05:30 PM
TourismDunedin hotel compromise on offerThe woman behind a controversial $100 million waterfront hotel bid in Dunedin says she will compromise to secure a deal with the Dunedin City Council.27 Jun 09:47 PM
TourismDunedin $100m hotel bid off to courtThe company bidding to build a $100 million waterfront hotel in Dunedin is taking its fight to the Environment Court.25 Jun 10:30 PM
TourismVisitor arrivals surge to new May recordVisitor arrivals in May were up 9 per cent from the same month last year, Statistics New Zealand said today.23 Jun 11:45 PM
BDBDTourismSkyCity convention deadline extendedThe New Zealand government and SkyCity Entertainment Group are giving themselves another fortnight to cut a deal on the terms for the casino and hotel operator to build a $402 million convention centre in Auckland in exchange for regulatory concessions.13 Jun 09:00 PM
TourismDunedin's hotel tower plan rejectedControversial plans for a $100 million 27-level Dunedin hotel have been knocked back.04 Jun 09:45 PM
TourismTravel deal to promote AucklandAuckland tourism leaders hope a new deal with travel agency Flight Centre will attract 20,000 more Australian visitors to the region.04 Jun 05:30 PM
TourismIs the Captain Cook sunk?Scarfie favourite, Dunedin's Captain Cook Tavern, could close by the middle of this month.03 Jun 08:15 PM
AgribusinessSorry China: Ex-Fonterra headFormer Fonterra chairman Sir Henry van der Heyden has apologised to China, its people and Government for telling an audience never to trust the Chinese.28 May 01:45 AM
TourismTourism drive attempts to hook big-spending overseas golfersTourism New Zealand is hoping to double the number of international tourists who come here to play golf as part of a new strategy to attract higher spending visitors.21 May 05:30 PM
Freight and logisticsNZ missing boat on cruises: expertA cruise industry consultant says New Zealand risks missing out on most of the boom in the sector by not giving passengers what they want.21 May 05:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: SkyCity deal too soft on social issuesEditorial: The benefits in terms of new business, growth and jobs are readily apparent. The other side of the story is, however, less alluring.13 May 05:30 PM
TourismConvention centre at new heightsMoller Architects' Gordon Moller and son Craig have been working with SkyCity Entertainment Group for some years.13 May 05:30 PM
BDBDConstructionSkyCity shares jump to 5-year highSkyCity shares have jumped after details of a controversial convention centre deal with the Government were announced today.13 May 12:30 AM
ConstructionSkyCity's deal unveiled: 230 more pokiesDetails of the controversial SkyCity convention centre deal with the Government have been announced, with the listed casino operator paying $402m for the new centre.12 May 10:45 PM
BDBDFreight and logisticsAuckland Airport not profiteering - regulatorAuckland International Airport isn't profiteering and is a expecting reasonable return over the coming four years, according to the antitrust regulator.29 Apr 09:30 PM
TourismTourism trends from A to ZThe annual tourist industry showcase attracted over 1000 people this week. The Herald examines some key themes emerging from the $23 billion industry and why it is bouncing back.26 Apr 05:30 PM
TourismDoC aims to boost islands' tourismThe Department of Conservation is working with other groups to open a multi-day visitor experience on Rangitoto and Motutapu and wants the tourism industry to come up with ideas on how to run it.23 Apr 05:30 PM
TourismVisitor attacks put tourist sector at riskA tourism chief is warning part of New Zealand's $100 million-plus marketing push overseas could be wasted if visitors continue to get attacked in this country.22 Apr 05:30 PM
TourismTourism boss: We're not too expensiveA tourism boss has defended New Zealand against claims it has a growing reputation as an expensive international destination.22 Apr 12:05 AM