TourismNew company forming to build Haast-Milford roadFormer Westland mayor Durham Havill says he is forming a new private company to build a "class one highway" from Haast to Milford Sound via the Hollyford Valley.03 Nov 06:49 PM
AirlinesAuckland's $2.4 billion airport of futureAuckland Airport has released plans for a $2.4b 'airport of the future' that includes a sweeping crescent - shaped domestic and international terminal on one site.01 Nov 12:50 AM
OpinionLincoln TanLincoln Tan: New view of AucklandA half-day tour of Auckland made me see the city with new eyes, but I do wonder how much of what visitors are told is exaggerated.29 Oct 04:30 PM
TourismHobbit-themed motel on marketA motel made up of converted planes, trains, and ships and featuring Hobbit holes is on the market.27 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandSlow uptake of new safety rulesMore than 300 adventure tourism operators slow to engage in a major overhaul of the industry have been issued with reminder letters giving them the hurry up.26 Oct 04:30 PM
AirlinesDreamliner service to NZ about to flyChina Southern Airlines will be the first carrier to operate scheduled Boeing 787 Dreamliner services to New Zealand from Monday.22 Oct 04:30 PM
AirlinesAirport's Chinese language flight boardThe growing number of Chinese visitors passing through Auckland Airport can now see flight arrival and departure information displayed in Chinese.21 Oct 09:40 PM
TourismChina tourist rules tipped to boost spendingNew rules in China could cut the number of tourists coming to New Zealand but those who do come should spend more.21 Oct 04:30 PM
TourismMigration climbs to 10-year highNew Zealand had its highest net gain of migrants in more than 10 years last month, as even fewer Kiwis left for Australia.20 Oct 10:50 PM
TourismOnline push pays off for tourismTourism New Zealand says a big digital push is paying off with a surge in the number of referrals to industry businesses in the past year.20 Oct 04:30 PM
AgribusinessKey defends 100% pure NZ campaignJohn Key defended New Zealand's "100 per cent pure New Zealand" tourism campaign in a speech to a tourism conference in Bali focusing on sustainable development.07 Oct 08:38 PM
AirlinesMcCully keen for Auckland-Dubai directThe prospect of direct Emirates flights between Auckland and Dubai - which would become one of the world's longest commercial aviation routes.06 Oct 04:30 PM
Airlines$100m boost tipped from A380The introduction of an Airbus A380 aircraft on Emirates' daily Dubai-Brisbane-Auckland route will boost annual capacity on the service by 100,000 seats.02 Oct 04:30 PM
AirlinesCall to bolster NZ air linksVulnerable air links have been identified as a potential barrier to developing New Zealand's $23.4 billion tourism industry.01 Oct 04:30 PM
TourismFestival founder scoops tourism awardRhythm & Vines founder Hamish Pinkham has won the Pacific Asia Travel Association's award for young tourism leader of the year.01 Oct 04:30 PM
AgribusinessFarm value, share surge drives Ngai Tahu profit jumpSouth Island iwi Ngai Tahu almost doubled bottom-line profit from $68.9 million to $121.7 million after a sharemarket surge and farm revaluations.01 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandBig cull will put songs in canopy tourIn a mist-shrouded patch of native forest in the Mamaku Ranges near Rotorua, one eco-minded tourism venture is trying to create a slice of the predator-free dream.29 Sep 04:30 PM
Banking and financeTourism future bright: reportResearchers at Westpac have painted a bright future for the tourism sector.24 Sep 05:30 PM
Banking and financeSummer surge tipped for NZ tourismAfter being in the doldrums for most of the last 10 years, the tourism sector is being tipped to go through an upturn.23 Sep 11:25 PM
BDBDTourismFewer Kiwis head to Oz, migration upNew Zealand gained a seasonally adjusted net 2,100 migrants last month, as fewer Kiwis cross the Tasman.20 Sep 12:40 AM
TourismStrict criteria urged for Cup defenceA tourism industry leader says the Government should set strict investment criteria around the size and timing of an America's Cup defence.17 Sep 05:30 PM
TourismBig spenders target if NZ wins the CupTourist groups would target luxury travellers overseas if New Zealand wins the America's Cup.15 Sep 05:30 PM
Small BusinessSam Morgan invests in jetlag drinkThe makers of a high-end Kiwi drink designed to combat jetlag and other health risks involved in flying have just closed a $2.4 million investment round.08 Sep 11:45 PM
AgribusinessTech can't replace human touchSeasonz Travel is in the business of exporting New Zealand's scenery, adrenalin-pumping thrills and sumptuous luxury lodges to the world.05 Sep 05:30 PM
AirlinesStrict rules for Air NZ-Virgin Tasman tie upAustralian competition regulators are imposing strict conditions on the extension of Air New Zealand's transtasman alliance with Virgin Australia.03 Sep 05:30 PM
TourismSpecialist tourism team to entice world's big spendersTourism New Zealand is gearing up to sell the luxury end of the market as operators in the sector say high-spending tourists are not being picked up in statistics.03 Sep 05:30 PM
AirlinesJetstar offers Adelaide flightsJetstar is launching a direct Auckland-to-Adelaide service from the middle of December, taking on Air New Zealand with special launch fares of $99 one-way.02 Sep 05:30 PM
TourismLabour warns on SkyCity blowoutThe Government's convention centre deal with SkyCity could see the taxpayer saddled with millions in cost overruns before building even begins, claims Labour.01 Sep 05:30 PM
