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
TourismWorld's worst tippers: KiwisNew Zealanders are the lousiest tippers when travelling overseas according to a global survey by travel firm Expedia.10 Jun 01:15 AM
New ZealandTourists call for better driving tipsCar rental companies and airlines could do more to advise tourists about driving in New Zealand, say a visiting American couple.08 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandCalls for action over quad bike deathThe uncle of an Australian tourist who died after falling from a quad bike has backed pursuing legal action against the adventure tour company, despite it going into liquidation.06 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandDrunken tourist's early morning dipA German tourist swam from Tauranga Harbour to Mount Maunganui after a night on the town.31 May 08:55 PM
OpinionEditorial: Rejection of Fiordland monorail right callEditorial: Not many tourism proposals deserve to fail on their artist's impression but the Fiordland monorail did.30 May 05:00 PM
AirlinesAuckland's plane route: New approachA controversial landing trial into Auckland Airport will be restarted next year, a report recommends - but with a higher altitude over certain suburbs.29 May 11:00 PM
New ZealandBright Kiwi students really going placesAn app concept that lets travellers plan, book and pay for a holiday tailored to their age, preferences and mood has earned four Kiwi students a trip of their own - to France.26 May 05:00 PM
TourismCampaign's 100% Pure revampThe long-running 100% Pure New Zealand brand campaign is in for a revamp, emphasising Maori culture.22 May 05:00 PM
AirlinesSpending by tourists soars 18 per centSpending by tourists is up 18 per cent in the past year as the tourism industry continues its recovery from tough times.21 May 05:30 PM
BDBDTourismKiwis moving to Australia at record lowKiwis leaving for Australia fell to a record low boosting net migration to levels the Reserve Bank says will help drive up house prices and stoke inflation.21 May 12:16 AM
AirlinesAirline, Tourism NZ extend partnershipAir New Zealand and Tourism New Zealand will extend a $20 million marketing partnership to promote the country in important markets over the next year.20 May 05:00 PM
TourismSkifield invests for long runOwners of The Remarkables skifield are laying long-life cast-iron piping throughout the trails in what they call a vote of confidence in the future of the ski business.20 May 05:00 PM
AirlinesAir NZ - Tourism NZ partnership extendedAir New Zealand and Tourism New Zealand will extend a $20 million marketing partnership to promote the country in key overseas markets.19 May 11:13 PM
TourismAuckland's $7b plan to pull in touristsSeaplanes, America's Cup yacht charters and the Auckland Harbour Bridge SkyPath are among forecast visitor experiences tipped to boost the city's tourism income.19 May 05:30 PM
TourismCompetition rising for NZ tourism firmsNew Zealand tourism operators face increased competition from other countries for their slice of the $1.6 trillion of spending by international travellers.18 May 05:00 PM
AirlinesQueenstown welcome mat out for rich-list jetsA new mini-terminal has been opened in Queenstown to handle an increase in the number of private jets coming to the resort town.13 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZ's newest zipline thrillFor an intoxicating few seconds, the world is a weird blur, rushing by in streaks of blue and green. Past the toes of my red sneakers, I make out Mokoia Island in the centre of a sparkling Lake Rotorua.29 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandInvestment plan for Kiritimati IslandThe government has announced an investment plan to develop tourism in Kiribati.26 Apr 12:33 AM
TourismChina Business: Shared vision takes flightTourism industry players are seeing the benefits of joining forces for the China market, writes Fran O'Sullivan.15 Apr 04:15 PM
TourismDunedin $100m hotel plans scrappedPlans for a $100 million waterfront hotel in Dunedin have been scrapped and the developers' partnership with the council has descended into acrimony.14 Apr 07:32 PM
