AgribusinessTourism aims to beat ministry forecastsThe tourism industry wants to outperform Government forecasts to cement its position as one of New Zealand's biggest export sectors.09 Sep 05:00 PM
TourismVisitor growth helps drive hotel rates up 7pcThe cost of a night away from home is on the rise.02 Sep 05:00 PM
LifestyleFilthy rich and on their way hereNew Zealand is increasingly becoming the No 1 travel destination for the rich and the famous.31 Aug 01:50 AM
TourismCruise lines reaching 'tipping point'New Zealand needs to be competitive to continue attracting cruise ship seasons worth more than $365 million, according to the national voice in the sector.18 Aug 07:18 AM
AirlinesSpending by tourists continues to surgeTotal visitor spending in New Zealand grew by 11 per cent to $7.1 billion in the past year, driven by strong growth from the United States, Germany and China.14 Aug 12:29 AM
TourismSkyCity full-year result gets tickAnalysts appear to be satisfied with SkyCity Entertainment Group's performance, despite a drop in annual profit.13 Aug 05:00 PM
TourismSkyCity unveils big new hotel planSKyCity has dramatically increased the scope of its planned Auckland convention centre, announcing plans for a five star hotel and a 50 per cent increase in spending on the project .13 Aug 12:00 AM
TourismBig push to boost events industryMore than $2 million a year will be spent to almost double the economic spinoff from Auckland's business events sector to $430 million annually in the next decade.12 Aug 05:00 PM
TourismAuckland convention spin off plan unveiledAuckland aims to almost double the economic spinoff for the business events industry to $430 million industry by 2023.12 Aug 04:00 AM
TourismNew surf-equipped cruise ship coming to NZPassengers aboard the biggest ship based in this region will be able to go surfing onboard.08 Aug 02:55 AM
TourismMore cruise ships to hit AucklandAuckland can expect a boost of millions to the economy with a record number of cruise ships hitting our shores.05 Aug 05:00 PM
TourismEventful outlook - NZ's booming convention businessOn the floor of a conference about conferences, there's excitement mixed with a measure of frustration.31 Jul 05:00 PM
TourismVisa move baits hook for top actsKiwi music lovers could be in for more big name international acts under new visa laws due to come into force in November, a tourism body says.29 Jul 05:00 PM
TourismTourism chief no stranger to firing lineChris Roberts is no stranger to being in the firing line.29 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandChain strung across Hole in RockA chain stretched across an entrance to the Hole in the Rock scenic marine attraction in the Bay of Islands has been removed after being deemed a navigational hazard.26 Jul 02:54 AM
TourismAuckland's new cruise shipBus operator InterCity Group is launching overnight and day cruises from Auckland aboard a 44m vessel from September.22 Jul 03:00 AM
TourismNZ high on China travel wish listChinese tourists are spending more time travelling overseas, with New Zealand in their top three "wanting to visit" destinations.14 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldBritain planning spaceportBritain is to build a commercial spaceport that will be used to launch manned missions and commercial satellites.13 Jul 05:00 PM
TourismKiwis flock to cruise holidaysNew Zealanders are taking cruise holidays in record numbers with the rate of increase higher than any of the main passengers markets around the world.03 Jul 12:49 AM
TourismHotel sector's 'golden years'New Zealand hotels are on the brink of "golden years" thanks to more international visitor spending but room rates have to increase to make top-end hotels more viable.24 Jun 05:00 PM
BDBDTourismMigration jumps to 10-year highNew Zealand's annual migration rose to its highest in more than a decade, gaining a net 36,400 migrants in the year through May.22 Jun 11:55 PM
AirlinesGrenada, Granada? Dentist sues airlineEdward Gamson was looking forward to viewing the Moorish architecture of Granada. Instead, he was seated on a plane to Grenada. Now he's suing British Airways.22 Jun 10:20 PM
Agribusiness$1.4b quarterly surplus a recordNew Zealand recorded a $1.4 billion current account surplus in the March quarter, the largest ever.18 Jun 05:00 PM
TourismNRL Nines returns $9.35m to economyThis year's NRL Nines tournament has delivered a healthy $9.35 million back in to the Auckland economy - more than double the expected return.15 Jun 08:57 PM
