New ZealandNZ public loos poo-pooedMore than a third of the country's public lavatories have no soap and some even lack running water.16 Jun 05:30 PM
BDBDTourismSkyCity convention deadline extendedThe New Zealand government and SkyCity Entertainment Group are giving themselves another fortnight to cut a deal on the terms for the casino and hotel operator to build a $402 million convention centre in Auckland in exchange for regulatory concessions.13 Jun 09:00 PM
TourismDunedin's hotel tower plan rejectedControversial plans for a $100 million 27-level Dunedin hotel have been knocked back.04 Jun 09:45 PM
TourismIs the Captain Cook sunk?Scarfie favourite, Dunedin's Captain Cook Tavern, could close by the middle of this month.03 Jun 08:15 PM
New ZealandVibrant Auckland a must see - NY TimesA New York Times write-up has lauded Auckland as a must-see travel destination for its vibrancy and homegrown products.29 May 05:30 PM
AgribusinessSorry China: Ex-Fonterra headFormer Fonterra chairman Sir Henry van der Heyden has apologised to China, its people and Government for telling an audience never to trust the Chinese.28 May 01:45 AM
Freight and logisticsNZ missing boat on cruises: expertA cruise industry consultant says New Zealand risks missing out on most of the boom in the sector by not giving passengers what they want.21 May 05:30 PM
TourismTourism drive attempts to hook big-spending overseas golfersTourism 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.21 May 05:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Push needed to hold mass appeal eventsSometimes it takes an outside eye to reveal the full extent of a change in circumstance.19 May 05:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: SkyCity deal too soft on social issuesEditorial: The benefits in terms of new business, growth and jobs are readily apparent. The other side of the story is, however, less alluring.13 May 05:30 PM
TourismConvention centre at new heightsMoller Architects' Gordon Moller and son Craig have been working with SkyCity Entertainment Group for some years.13 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandLabour, Greens slam SkyCity dealLabour 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.13 May 01:04 AM
BDBDConstructionSkyCity shares jump to 5-year highSkyCity shares have jumped after details of a controversial convention centre deal with the Government were announced today.13 May 12:30 AM
ConstructionSkyCity's deal unveiled: 230 more pokiesDetails of the controversial SkyCity convention centre deal with the Government have been announced, with the listed casino operator paying $402m for the new centre.12 May 10:45 PM
OpinionMartin Snedden: Adventure tourism is getting much saferAdventure tourism inherently carries risk, writes Martin Sneddon. But the customer has a right to expect that avoidable risks are eliminated.08 May 10:00 PM
LifestyleWedding tourists to try MaoriA Kiwi wedding is on the list for a serial bride and groom who are "marrying" their way around the world.04 May 05:30 PM
BDBDFreight and logisticsAuckland Airport not profiteering - regulatorAuckland International Airport isn't profiteering and is a expecting reasonable return over the coming four years, according to the antitrust regulator.29 Apr 09:30 PM
TourismTourism trends from A to ZThe 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.26 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandGovernment may fund Queenstown convention centreThe Government may contribute funding to a proposed convention centre in Queenstown, Prime Minister John Key says.25 Apr 02:10 AM
TourismDoC aims to boost islands' tourismThe 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.23 Apr 05:30 PM
TourismVisitor attacks put tourist sector at riskA 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.22 Apr 05:30 PM
TourismTourism boss: We're not too expensiveA tourism boss has defended New Zealand against claims it has a growing reputation as an expensive international destination.22 Apr 12:05 AM
