Opinion<i>Deborah Coddington</i>: Tourism's poor spin on boors is 100pc pure eww!Last week, Tourism New Zealand spokesman Ian Long made us look complete nincompoops when he launched a counter-attack on Hollywood actress Anna Faris.22 Jan 04:30 PM
TravelFive of the best: Urban campsitesPack up the tent and the kids and head ... across town. We round up some unexpected campsites right here in Auckland.22 Jan 04:30 PM
TravelBay of Plenty: Finding perfection in PapamoaThis small Bay of Plenty settlement is a great destination for a long weekend away, finds Diana Clement.21 Jan 05:00 PM
BDBDAirlinesAir NZ shares fall after $145m Virgin Blue forayAir New Zealand shares fell after the company paid A$145 million for a 14.9pc stake in new trans-Tasman partner Virgin Blue.20 Jan 10:15 PM
Small BusinessGuest nights up 2pc in November as NZers flock to AucklandGuest nights in short term commercial accommodation rose 2pc in November, as a big rise in domestic nights in Auckland more than overcame an overall fall in international nights.18 Jan 10:30 PM
New ZealandWaitomo loos foul image for touristsA set of "absolutely disgusting" toilets at the entrance to one of New Zealand's best short walks has drawn complaints that they are a blight on tourism.16 Jan 04:30 PM
New Zealand100% Pure Eww... is the Aussie responseNZ's new "100 per cent Pure You" tourism campaign has met with a frosty response across the ditch.15 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandAre Kiwi males vulgar? A Hollywood star thinks soTourism NZ doubts Anna Faris' unsavoury experience will put people off visiting our shores.15 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandCampers using pristine lake foreshore as toiletHolidaymakers using the foreshore at the stunning Lake Hawea near Wanaka as a toilet have been told by fed up locals to change their ways.13 Jan 09:16 PM
Small BusinessCafes and bars tackle influx of RWC fansCafes and bars in the Auckland suburb of Kingsland are gearing up services for a projected business boom around this year's Rugby World Cup.13 Jan 04:30 PM
BDBDAirlinesEconomic boost tipped from China air dealChina's biggest airline says it will now start flying direct from Guangzhou to Auckland, boosting the annual injection to the region's economy from $50m to $75m.11 Jan 11:23 PM
TravelJim Eagles: Free spirits must follow rules tooI am starting to think that in this case we do need a national policy on freedom camping, so campers and locals know exactly what the rules are.10 Jan 08:30 PM
ManufacturingDemand grows for holiday home on wheelsAs property prices soar out of reach, some holiday-goers are trading the dream of a place in the sun for a holiday home on wheels.09 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandForget Pure NZ, now it's just youIt's been 12 years, but New Zealand is no longer 100 per cent Pure.08 Jan 04:30 PM
TourismStray-ing into LaosKiwi backpacker tour operator Stray Travel expands into Asia.08 Jan 04:30 PM
BDBDInvestmentRogue exec walks free as Millennium settles China rortsA rogue exec working for a Chinese company part owned by the Millennium & Copthorne Hotels has escaped prosecution for unauthorised property sales which appear likely to leave the NZX-listed hotelier out of pocket.05 Jan 08:30 PM
TravelNorthern campsites chock a blockHoliday-makers wanting a camping spot in the upper North Island are being urged to book a week ahead.04 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandHunger and cold led to mummified man's death - coronerA man whose body was found in a sleeping bag by hunters last March wouldn't have died if he'd taken food instead of wine, a coroner said.30 Dec 10:44 PM
TravelNZ the place to be, says CNN surveyCNN has named NZ among the top nine destinations for next year - at number 2 behind New York.29 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandVisitors ignore warning and risk deathWhite string across the Coromandel's iconic Cathedral Cove rock archway has failed to stop visitors from posing for photos.27 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandVacancies 'disaster' for motelsRecord numbers of rooms are still available for people to book their summer break.25 Dec 04:30 PM
EconomyMore tourists coming here but fewer Kiwis seeing NZInternational visitors to New Zealand have increased in the past year, but Kiwis are opting to travel abroad for their holidays.22 Dec 01:14 AM
