WorldFatal ride 'malfunctioned a week ago'A Kiwi mum who visited the theme park for her daughter's birthday says the ride involved in yesterday's tragedy malfunctioned when they visited last week.26 Oct 01:36 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Focus: Record breaking Tourism NZTourism earnings have soared to edge out dairy as New Zealand's top export earner for the first time since 2010. Spending by international tourists grew by almost 20 per cent on the previous year while domestic tourism spending grew by 7.4 per cent giving the sector a $3.8 billion increase on last year.Watch26 Oct 01:05 AM
AgribusinessTourism overtakes dairy as top earnerTourism earnings have soared to edge out dairy as New Zealand's top export earner for the first time since 2010.26 Oct 12:59 AM
TourismNew job ads up ahead of silly seasonJob advertisements have increased on last year ahead of the holiday season, particularly in hospitality, retail and tourism.25 Oct 07:20 PM
AirlinesCheap flights to TaranakiAir New Zealand is this morning offering hundreds of cheap seats to Taranaki.25 Oct 06:20 PM
TravelWorld's second best region is in NZLonely Planet described the winning region as having a 'deliciously offbeat new gallery' and being home to 'a magnificent hiking trail'.25 Oct 08:00 AM
AirlinesFlights to the States dip under $1000American Airlines has launched a sale offering fares of less than $1100 with bonus flights around its network.25 Oct 03:55 AM
TourismAJ Hackett expanding overseasThe size of AJ Hackett International will double within the next three years as the company looks to forge new territory overseas.24 Oct 09:04 PM
TourismWatch: Inside billionaire's luxury NZ padThe country's most exclusive luxury lodge that features 3km of pristine coastline, four private beaches and many intimate coves opens today.24 Oct 05:27 PM
TourismCan selfies with animals be a career?Allan Dixon is parlaying a childhood spent taking videos and photos into a way of life.21 Oct 11:20 PM
AirlinesCut-price air fares on longest routeQatar Airways will start flying next year and is offering fares as low as $1455 from Auckland to Europe return.21 Oct 11:00 PM
AirlinesKiwis drink up large before flyingKiwis spend an estimated $43 million on pre-flight drinks at airports every year.21 Oct 09:25 PM
WorldWatch: Baby elephant 'rescues' trainerYoung elephant Kham Lha reaches out with her trunk to save the trainer who rescued her as a baby.17 Oct 09:33 PM
TourismCrackdown on freedom camping comingThe tourism industry and other groups are tackling freedom campers messing up popular tourism spots17 Oct 08:59 PM
AirlinesBest destination in Australasia revealedQueenstown has been named the top destination in Australasia and Air New Zealand named the best way of getting there in global travel awards.16 Oct 08:43 PM
AirlinesLow oil prices can be bad for airlines - analystCheap fuel isn't always a good thing for airlines, a leading analyst says.16 Oct 04:29 AM
TourismLuxury landing: Kiwi superyacht chopperAmazing footage has emerged of a helicopter landing on billionaire Graeme Hart's 107 metre-long superyacht Ulysses.15 Oct 01:00 AM
BDBDTourismNZ tourism boom lifts fortunes of hotelsThe company that owns Chateau Tongariro is expecting to produce a profit for the first time in five years.14 Oct 12:25 AM
BDBDTourismTourism boom: Record guest nightsNew Zealand accommodation providers saw record highs for an August month this year, driven by a surge in international visitors.11 Oct 10:45 PM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Napier’s cruise ship season off to a good startCruise ships coming to Napier Port are on the up, with 10 more expected this season. Local businesses are expected to reap the benefits with nearly 100,000 passengers expected to visit. Made with funding from NZ on Air.Watch10 Oct 06:13 AM
New ZealandTribes want visit from Maori 'cuzzies'Taiwanese tribal woman Jouan Pan is in New Zealand with a mission - to get her "long lost cuzzies" to visit "home".09 Oct 05:35 AM
Construction'Eyesore' transformed into luxury hotelWATCH: Here's how an ugly duckling carpark transformed into a luxury hotel.07 Oct 07:30 PM
OpinionMary HolmMary Holm: Is OE worth a hole in your savings?COMMENT: Making great memories might be well worth the money.07 Oct 04:00 PM
TourismFinding your happy place of workThe days of holding on to the same job for life may be almost gone, but, a lot can be said for staying within the one organisation 06 Oct 07:46 PM
AirlinesLuxury air travel fares drop by 40%WATCH NZH FOCUS: The plunge in air fares to Europe has extended to the premium cabin with Cathay Pacific business class fares falling to as low as 3399.06 Oct 04:00 PM
AirlinesRevealed: Air NZ's new weapon in OzAir New Zealand is launching a raid into its Australian rivals' home patch targeting the long haul market across the Pacific.06 Oct 01:00 AM
TourismPutting on the Ritz in Auckland?Global hotel chain The Ritz-Carlton is eyeing New Zealand and Auckland has been tipped to be the first place it might open.05 Oct 11:40 PM
AirlinesHow NZ tourism handles global shocksWatch The Economy Hub: Tourism boss Grant Webster says the industry is far more resilient than it used to be and is able to withstand global shocks.05 Oct 10:45 PM
BusinessThe Economy Hub: How NZ tourism handles global shocksOn this week's episode of The Economy Hub NZME head of business Fran O'Sullivan and business editor Grant Bradley talk to Tourism Holdings chief Grant Webster about the tourism industry's new "new paradigm".Watch05 Oct 09:24 PM
AirlinesJucy pod-style hotel set for businessJucy's Christchurch-based pod-style hotel is in demand ahead of its November opening.05 Oct 09:10 PM
TourismPotential for rocket tourismA report has investigated the tourism potential of Rocket Lab launching rockets to space from the Hawke's Bay.03 Oct 10:25 PM
New ZealandTourism Industry Awards WinnersRotorua Canopy Tours won the tourism industry's highest accolade at the Tourism Industry Awards.03 Oct 09:30 PM
TourismLuxury Dunedin hotel step closerAn 18-storey five-star hotel in the heart of Dunedin is a step closer to reality following the signing of an exclusive deal.03 Oct 06:07 PM
OpinionEditorial: City must find room for cruising giantsAteed warns of a decline in visits unless these ships can be accommodated. It must be possible, without further compromising Auckland's prime attraction.03 Oct 04:00 PM
