Controversial plans for a $100 million 27-level Dunedin hotel have been knocked back.

Scarfie favourite, Dunedin's Captain Cook Tavern, could close by the middle of this month.

A New York Times write-up has lauded Auckland as a must-see travel destination for its vibrancy and homegrown products.

Former Fonterra chairman Sir Henry van der Heyden has apologised to China, its people and Government for telling an audience never to trust the Chinese.

A cruise industry consultant says New Zealand risks missing out on most of the boom in the sector by not giving passengers what they want.

Tourism 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.

Editorial: The benefits in terms of new business, growth and jobs are readily apparent. The other side of the story is, however, less alluring.

Moller Architects' Gordon Moller and son Craig have been working with SkyCity Entertainment Group for some years.

Labour and the Greens have slammed a deal announced for a new convention centre in Auckland today, saying the Government has handed SkyCity a licence to print money.

SkyCity shares have jumped after details of a controversial convention centre deal with the Government were announced today.

Details of the controversial SkyCity convention centre deal with the Government have been announced, with the listed casino operator paying $402m for the new centre.

Adventure tourism inherently carries risk, writes Martin Sneddon. But the customer has a right to expect that avoidable risks are eliminated.

A Kiwi wedding is on the list for a serial bride and groom who are "marrying" their way around the world.

The 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.

The Government may contribute funding to a proposed convention centre in Queenstown, Prime Minister John Key says.

The 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.

A 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.

A tourism boss has defended New Zealand against claims it has a growing reputation as an expensive international destination.

Australian gay and lesbian couples are already lining up to marry in New Zealand, with marriage equality advocates estimating it will pump millions into the economy.

One leader says some of the Government's $158 million boost for promoting tourism should stay in this country.