TaxGovt seeks to lessen impact of rise in UK-NZ flight taxA backlash against big spikes in departure tax for people travelling on long-haul flights from Britain has gone global.01 Nov 09:00 PM
Travel<i>Lonely Planet</i> takes shine to Wellington (+photos)Wellington is voted the fourth top city in the world to visit next year, but Auckland misses out.31 Oct 04:30 PM
Opinion<i>Debroah Coddington:</i> 'Mean spirits' act selfishly to kill dreams of others30 Oct 04:30 PM
KahuLocals, anglers rue loss of top fishing spotAccess to one of NZ's top fishing rivers has been closed - upsetting local tourism operators and anglers throughout the country.28 Oct 04:30 PM
AirlinesAuckland Airport expects 2011 profit riseAuckland International Airport says it is expecting net profit in a range from $112 million to $118m for the 2011 financial year, when one-off items are excluded.27 Oct 10:45 PM
LifestyleCulinary huntingA fervour for food led Lynn Huhtala to a new career guiding other foodies to delectable locations around town.27 Oct 09:00 PM
TravelTutukaka among top-rated coastlinesThe Tutukaka Coast in Northland is one of the top three coastlines in the world, according to a prestigious travel magazine.27 Oct 12:59 AM
TourismOprah House not enough to lure ChineseAustralia is spending more than $4 million to bring the billionaire talk-show host to Sydney to stage her show in December.26 Oct 04:30 PM
TravelA guide to guidebook realitiesThe latest Lonely Planet guide to New Zealand came out the other day with the usual flutter of controversy over descriptions of the Bay of Islands as over-hyped, Hamilton as dull and Kiwis as eager-to-please.25 Oct 08:30 PM
Tourism$11,000 for World Cup hospitalityA state-of-the-art RWC pavilion at Eden Park will entertain up to 70,000 corporates and fans, who are expected to pay up to 11,000 each.24 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandWorld Cup fans baulk at 'rip off' room pricesIrish rugby fans are being urged to boycott "rip-off" Auckland hotels.23 Oct 04:30 PM
Freight and logisticsBoard passes up name bidEden Park's bosses have passed up a naming rights opportunity.23 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandUnhappy campersImported vehicles suffer severe damage before arriving in NZ.23 Oct 04:30 PM
Economy<i>Hobbit</i> loss 'devastating' for NZ tourismLosses to the tourism industry would be well into the millions if <i>The Hobbit</i> films are not shot here, an expert has warned.22 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleTo market, to market to buy ... everythingAuckland's farmers' markets are booming, but don't forget the city's traditional markets.22 Oct 04:30 PM
AirlinesBig downturn in British touristsSeptember arrivals for British visitors were the lowest in a decade, Statistics NZ figures show.21 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandWhat will happen to Hobbiton?Hobbiton has put Matamata on the map, but with production of The Hobbit shifting overseas, the town's future as a tourist hub is in jeopardy. 21 Oct 05:45 AM
