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Wellsford: Taking in some country air
Mid-term and looking for a rest from routine, Danielle Wright gathered up her family and their gumboots, and headed for the hills.
Departing cruise ship passengers 'imprisoned'
A lack of facilities is having an embarrassing impact on the Auckland waterfront, tourism leaders claim.
Aussie tourism enjoying 'Oprah effect'
It looks as though the Oprah effect is beginning to be felt by Australia's tourism industry.
SkyCity spend up for Adelaide
The $339 million refit for Adelaide's casino by the river aims to make it a glamorous venue that will attract gamblers from neighbouring states.
Trans-Tasman disasters bring new tourism bond
The Christchurch earthquake has generated new cooperation between Australian and New Zealand tourism authorities, with New Zealand offered a free platform to pitch for business at Australia’s major annual tourism trade show.
NZ ski slopes gearing up for business
The ski industry is gearing up for another good year as tourism leaders push the message that NZ is open for business.
Great Barrier Island: Close to heaven
Kirsten Warner is captivated by the beauty and mystery of Great Barrier Island.
Jim Eagles: Holiday escapism goes further
The shadow of earthquake and recession may still be hanging darkly over the land but that seems only to have spurred Kiwis to fly further and to more exotic locations when they go on holiday.
Stick to rugby, PM tells Cup critic
Prime Minister John Key has hit back at a British rugby writer who has declared there's no way Rugby World Cup matches can be held in Christchurch.
Guilt a factor for post quake holidaymakers
Guilt will be one factor facing the Christchurch tourism industry as it tries to rebuild itself, a tourism operator says.
Rebuilding Brand NZ post earthquake
Politicians, industry bodies and celebrities have been urging tourists to keep coming, with the message NZ is open for business.
InterContinental pulls name out of Wgtn Holiday Inn
A big global hotel chain has pulled out of Wellington's $100 million Holiday Inn after a long-running dispute between management and investors.
Parker: Don't take RWC from us
Christchurch is "utterly" committed to holding its Rugby World Cup matches, and its citizens "will be far from pleased if they miss out on an event that has taken on a different meaning", Mayor Bob Parker said this morning.
Key: I want RWC in Christchurch
John Key says his "strong preference" is to hold Rugby World Cup games in Christchurch, and says it's still possible if AMI Stadium is fit for matches.