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.

A Rugby World Cup agent for package trips says nobody has cancelled following the earthquake but overseas fans will need reassurance about Christchurch's infrastructure.

Christchurch hoteliers are waiting to assess the damage to tourist accommodation with about 3000 rooms behind the CBD cordon.

A friendly club, but don't visit when it blows from the west, writes Jim Eagles.

Andrew Stone enjoys the experience of being marooned on a desert island in Fiji.

The Whangārei hospitality community have created a disaster relief fund for the Quail Cafe. Video / Supplied

For a day of fresh air and fun, golf can't be beat. Graham Hepburn visits Auckland's courses.

Hundreds of millions of dollars are being spent rebuilding Eden Park.

Air New Zealand will be adding two new direct services each week to China from December, meaning it will have a direct service to China every day.

A smoking ban at Sky City's Darwin casino has dragged profits down for the company.

After digesting both sides of the debate, Jim Eagles believes there should be a uniform set of rules governing freedom camping.

Paul Henry and transport are among reasons overseas tourists don't like us.

There's a cold beer at the end of this tour, writes Victoria Clark.

Experience one of the world's best drives on foot, writes Josie Stanford.

Tourism Holdings said it won't meet full-year profit guidance because forward bookings have been hit by the spate of floods and storms in Australia and softening tourism demand locally and in the UK.

A luxury hotel in Queenstown claims a mix-up over online reviews has cost it a quarter of a million dollars.

Is the Kiwi love affair with roughing it going through a tough patch? Lisa Bradley reports.