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Showgrounds in $229m convention centre bid

Auckland puts hand up for pandas as Key plans kiwi deal

RWC business club aims to tap well-heeled sport tourists

A match-making business club for RWC tourists plans to help New Zealand companies make contact with the influx of well-heeled fans.

Minister: NZ must act on crime against tourists

Apprentice NZ star vows to pay jilted customers

Should Asian tourists be warned about crime before visiting NZ?

China warns tourists on Auckland crime

China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued an advisory on its website, warning its citizens about rising crime and theft in Auckland.

Auckland's flash bars first to recover

Rugby bill sets up clear run to Cup

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

Barcelona: Prankster draws a line with tourists

A mystery graffiti protester is dividing Barcelona's old quarter streets into separate lanes for the tourists and the "normal" Barcelonans.

Fun on the slopes as Turoa opens

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

Court fills with sobs over guilty verdict

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

Euro travel tax could hit NZ tourism

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

Jury in bridge-swinging case retires

Buckled tower jeopardises Turoa opening

Luxury hotel running at a loss

Luxury hotel developer to face creditors owed $6m

<i>Pravin Gordhan:</i> South Africa a winner whoever carries off World Cup

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