New ZealandPM: '100% Pure' marketingJohn Key has dismissed criticism of New Zealand's "100% Pure" brand, by comparing it to a McDonalds marketing campaign.26 Nov 06:06 AM
OpinionEditorial: 100 Pure critic needs to be fair and accurateEditorial: Russel Norman is absolutely right to say that scientists must be free to perform their academic duty to report environmental degradation.25 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandKiwis put Hanmer topThe 101 best things about New Zealand have been listed - and there are a few you wouldn't expect.24 Nov 04:30 PM
Banking and financeFiji revives Bridgecorp's resortAn abandoned Fiji resort that Bridgecorp poured $106 million into is being revived by the island nation's military rulers.23 Nov 12:41 AM
New ZealandNo takers on drug tourism proposalPrime Minister and Tourism Minster John Key won't be drawn into the debate over legalising cannabis to aid tourism, using Northland as a trial area.21 Nov 02:17 AM
OpinionMartin Snedden: Easing visas will unlock Chinese marketThis decision was made within the context of a wider Govt strategy designed to better optimise the opportunities presented by our fastest-growing visitor market, writes Martin Snedden.20 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandMatamata ready for Hobbit tourism boomThe pub featured in the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit movies will become the centre piece of Matamata's Hobbiton Tour.20 Nov 04:30 PM
TourismFortunes still rising for Queenstown's gondolaIt was one of the most innovative ideas in New Zealand tourism but 45 years after the Skyline gondola in Queenstown carried its first passengers to the top of Bob's Peak, the company behind it has achieved more than anyone believed possible.18 Nov 08:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: Govt's deal with one airline wrongThese are lean times for tourism. New Zealand is competing with 140 other destinations to attract them and appears to be doing quite well.18 Nov 04:30 PM
AirlinesChina Southern super jumbo coming to NZChina Southern Airlines will be flying its double decker super jumbo to Auckland next month.14 Nov 01:00 AM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Bring back Nanny StatePike River is a Third World scandal we thought could never happen in a modern civilised country such as ours, writes Brian Rudman.06 Nov 08:30 PM
TourismChina tourist spend jumps nearly 40pcMoney spent by Chinese visitors to New Zealand has soared nearly 40 per cent in the past year, taking it past the UK as our second biggest source of tourism dollars.06 Nov 01:00 AM
AirlinesJob losses as Air NZ cuts servicesAir New Zealand is pulling out of its Hong Kong to London service from March next year, a move that is expected to shed around 70 London-based jobs.05 Nov 06:45 PM
AirlinesAir NZ gets the keys to new planeAir New Zealand has taken delivery of the first of its new ATR 72-600 regional aircraft.30 Oct 09:45 PM
AirlinesAirlines slash holiday-season faresFlight prices are being slashed as airlines and travel agents make the most of the holiday season drawing nearer.17 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionBruce Wills: Rural life and culture set us apartBy banning promotional imagery of Maori and country scenes, Tourism NZ is denying our global uniqueness.15 Oct 08:30 PM
TravelMall-time in MalaysiaJane Phare tours the markets and malls of Kuala Lumpur to snap up bargains, drool over designer labels and hunt for a scooter.15 Oct 01:00 AM
Media and marketingSheep and haka on blacklistForeign television shows are to be steered away from filming sheep and Maori culture after complaints from tourism bosses it's a negative image.09 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionCan an Aussie company do a good job selling NZ's image?A contract for "the New Zealand Story" - the Government's campaign to promote the country internationally - has been given to a largely Australian design agency - Principals. Send us Your Views.08 Oct 08:11 PM
TourismAussies hired to sell NZA contract for "the New Zealand Story" - the Government's campaign to promote the country internationally - has been given to a mostly Australian design agency.08 Oct 04:30 PM
