OpinionBrian Rudman<i>Brian Rudman:</i> Tax on hospitality cowboys might trim our $507m bill06 May 04:00 PM
TourismRugby fans set sights on private propertiesAs hotels begin cashing in on next year's Rugby World Cup by increasing prices, interest in private homes is also picking up pace.06 May 04:00 PM
Small BusinessSky-high Cup hotel pricesTourists are paying more than $17,000 a week to stay in hotel rooms barely bigger than a prison cell during the Rugby World Cup.05 May 04:00 PM
Small BusinessB&B 'free' to charge $1600 - and risk scaring tourists off43,000 people may be in Auckland for the Rugby World Cup finals, but "reckless" pricing from hospitality providers could drive business out of town, says Tourism Auckland's CEO.05 May 07:35 AM
Small BusinessRWC B&B shock quote - $1600 a nightA Yorkshire woman was horrified to discover she had been quoted NZ$1600 for a one-night stay in a Mt Eden bed and breakfast during next year's Rugby World Cup.04 May 11:45 PM
InvestmentRWC rental alert - tell your insurer firstHomeowners looking to rent their properties out for the Rugby World Cup have been warned to let their insurance company know - or risk being hit with the bill if damage is done.03 May 01:00 AM
EconomyFilling the Cup - cost $500m and climbingA <i>Herald on Sunday</i> investigation into the economics of the Rugby World Cup suggests we shouldn't take claims about the event at face value.01 May 04:00 PM
New ZealandRWC ticket applications reach 325,000325,000 Rugby World Cup ticket applications have so far been lodged, enough to fill the redeveloped Eden Park stadium more than five times.30 Apr 12:52 AM
Rugby World CupCup tickets in hand - almostI bought tickets to the Rugby World Cup when they went on sale this week - and despite the best efforts of the feelers, they had nothing to do with it.28 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil's Queens Wharf plan 'hypocritical' - ARCAn alternative plan for Queens Wharf, backed by John Banks, is "an election stunt" ahead of the super city election, says the ARC chairman.28 Apr 05:34 AM
TourismRWC warning issued over misleading rental claimsHomeowners exploiting others with misleading claims about their properties ahead of the World Cup are sounded a warning by industry leaders.28 Apr 04:51 AM
New Zealand$40m cup ticket sales in six hoursFans here and abroad snaffled 90,000 Rugby World Cup match tickets in the first six hours of sale yesterday.27 Apr 04:00 PM
Small BusinessRWC safe from liquor law changesClosing times at 4am could put a dampener on RWC festivities but the Government says any changes would likely come in after 2011.27 Apr 12:20 AM
BusinessFans rush to get Rugby World Cup ticketsAt least 70,000 Rugby World Cup tickets have been applied for in the first two and a half hours since sales opened to the public.26 Apr 11:48 PM
Rugby World CupAll Blacks favourites for World CupBookmakers have ignored the All Blacks’ poor World Cup record and their indifferent form last year to install them as favourites for the RWC.26 Apr 08:51 PM
New Zealand70,000 Rugby World Cup tickets boughtRugby World Cup organisers say more than 50,000 fans from 100 countries have pre-registered before today's opening of on-line ticket applications.26 Apr 04:00 PM
Opinion<i>David Kennedy:</i> Right up there with the best in the worldDavid Kennedy, chief executive of Eden Park Trust, writes about a new stadium 'experience' in store for sports fans.26 Apr 04:00 PM
BusinessRugby World Cup tickets in high demandMore than 50,000 fans from 100 countries have pre-registered ahead of tomorrow's opening of on-line ticket applications.26 Apr 02:43 AM
New ZealandQueens Wharf Red Gates swing open for visitorsThousands of Aucklanders yesterday marched on to Queens Wharf to mark the opening of the Red Gates on Anzac Day. 25 Apr 04:00 PM
