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Newest airliner heading for Auckland
Cathay Pacific is on track to be the first airline to fly the world's newest widebody aircraft on scheduled services to New Zealand.
Christopher Luxon: 'I'm supporting flag change'
Air NZ CEO Christopher Luxon shares his views on the flag referendum and whether he is supporting a change.
Air fare bonanza to stay - Jetstar
David Hall, Jetstar chief executive of Australia and New Zealand, said his airline's operating model and competition would keep fares low.
Bargain air fares tipped for another year
Expect lower international airfares to stick around for a while, House of Travel director says.
Seats snapped up after Air NZ fare drop
More than 200 trips to Los Angeles, San Francisco, Houston, Tokyo and Shanghai bought today after Grabaseat offered return trips for less than $1,000.
How low? Air NZ fare drop
Air New Zealand is offering return fares to the US for under $1000.
Kiwis deprive themselves of holidays
New Zealand workers are among the most holiday deprived in the world, according to a global study.
Driving Creek's Barry Brickell dies
The man who built one of the country's best known tourist attractions has died, at the age of 80.
Tour operator braces for boom
The swell of tourists choosing to spend Chinese New Year travelling through NZ has doubled from last year, but the tourism sector can't accommodate the interest.
Visitors flood in despite China slowdown
New Zealand's tourism industry doesn't expect China's economic woes to put the brakes on fast-growing visitor arrivals from that country.
NZ one of the best countries in the world
New Zealand has yet again been named one of the best countries in the world.
Australia still number one with Kiwis
While Kiwis and Aussies may have a complicated relationship at time, we still love to head over the ditch for our holidays.
Guest nights rise for 20th month in a row
New Zealand guest nights rose in November for the 20th month in a row.
Visitors may be met by rotting stench
Campaigners say visitors arriving at Auckland Airport could be greeted by the stench of rotting food waste once a composting plant begins operating nearby.
Juha Saarinen: iTravel and iTravails
Juha Saarinen talks iTravel and iTravails tips for those travelling to unfamiliar destinations.
Visitor boom pushes hotel room rates up
A surge in visitors has fueled a boom year for hoteliers, who last year increased room rates by nearly 8 per cent.
Inside the super-sized cruise ship
The cruise ship that is almost the length of the Sky Tower has returned to Auckland.
Pod hotel for Christchurch airport
Construction has begun on New Zealand's first "pod" hotel next to Christchurch Airport.
Christchurch gets first 'pod hotel'
A new hotel featuring pods that people can rent for $30-a-night is being built in Christchurch.
Uber's next big target: your holidays
Patent application suggests car service is thinking of becoming a travel agent.
Thinking outside the box key for Cardrona pioneer
The driving force behind the economic development of the Cardrona Valley, John Lee has today been appointed a companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit.
Jump in Asian tourists to Auckland
Visitors from China led a jump in Asian arrivals through Auckland International Airport in November, confirming government figures that show New Zealand is becoming a more popular destination as airlines add capacity.
Ruapehu Alpine Lifts gets a new licence
Ruapehu Alpine Lifts (RAL) has been granted Department of Conservation approval to continue operating the Whakapapa Ski field on Mt Ruapehu.
Economy growing faster than expected
Our economy appears to be humming along, with latest GDP stats showing a 0.9 percent lift in economic activity.
Auckland Airport's warning for summer travellers
Auckland Airport advises holiday-goers travelling over summer to arrive at the airport an additional 30 minutes earlier to avoid congestion.
New air services to boost tourism
Tourism Industry Association New Zealand chief executive Chris Roberts said this summer was likely to break tourism records.
How NZ holiday spots rank
New Zealand holiday spots are prominent in TripAdvisor's list of top 10 destinations on the rise in the South Pacific, taking second and third slots.