WorldRussians plan Hotel in the Heavens - 320km awayRussian engineers have announced the ultimate get-away-from-it-all holiday, revealing plans to put a hotel into orbit 320km above Earth by 2016.28 Aug 06:35 PM
New ZealandSkiers flocking to mountains after huge dump of snowThe unusual snow blast that swept across the country this week made yesterday the busiest day of the season.20 Aug 05:30 PM
TourismGolf venture's sudden failure angers industryA company selling overseas golf travel packages has folded suddenly, leaving many players out of pocket and angering top courses and administrators.19 Aug 05:30 PM
TourismVisitors almost 60pc higher than first forecastRugby World Cup organisers now say up to 95,000 visitors will come to New Zealand for the tournament, with 27,000 staying at least a month.16 Aug 05:30 PM
TravelKiwi tourists making hay - while dollar keeps visitors awayThe soaring dollar is allowing Kiwis to travel further afield for their winter getaways.30 Jul 05:30 PM
TravelVenice taxes visitorsRising sea levels and more frequent winter storms are threatening the city of Venice. City officials are looking at ways of paying for its survival.29 Jul 09:44 PM
New ZealandCruisers court NZ rugby fansAn 11-deck cruise ship arriving for the Rugby World Cup has been forced to slash prices by half in a bid to spark interest among Kiwis.26 Jul 05:30 PM
