Liquor licences and event and planning approvals could be fast-tracked under a proposed law aimed at ensuring the Rugby World Cup runs smoothly.

Bridgecorp's receivers are investigating what to do after the Fijian military regime seized the failed Momi Bay resort against its wishes.

Next year thousands of cashed-up rugby-going foreigners will invade NZ shores.But how much will they be prepared to pay for a comfy bed and their own kitchen during the World Cup?

Jason Price spent a freezing night in his car so he could be among the first snowboarders on Turoa's slopes yesterday.

Alistair McWhannell has been found guilty of manslaughter in the bridge-swinging death of Massey University student Catherine Peters.

Will a new European climate change travel tax damage NZ tourism?

Will the billions spent by Sth Africa on the Fifa World Cup pay off?

John Parisis had just been made redundant and was ready to travel the world - starting with a month-long trip around NZ.

Jetstar's planned Auckland-Singapore service is set to slash fares on the route and could mark the start of increased no-frills long-haul flying out of NZ.

Low-cost airline Jetstar is launching a new daily direct service between Auckland and Singapore in time for the Rugby World Cup.

We've taken a week off and have escaped what is shaping up to be a rather aggressive winter and have come here for a treat.

Strike action was last night threatening to disrupt the Rugby World Cup, with hotel and restaurant staff demanding a share of the profits.