New ZealandTrio resolves $17m lotto disputeA battle between three friends over a $17m prize has been settled on the day a trial was due to begin.19 Apr 07:15 AM
New ZealandLotto winner almost misses deadlineA tardy but lucky Aucklander has claimed a $500k Lotto prize, just one day before it expired.19 Apr 05:29 AM
Opinion<i>David Morris:</i> A good try, but rugby tourist numbers just don't add upLet's cut the rubbish that's being hyped about the Rugby World Cup and its effect on tourism, writes David Morris.18 Apr 04:00 PM
TourismFewer UK fans expected for RWC 2011Estimates from the Ministry of Tourism point to lower numbers of British rugby fans traveling here for the 2011 World Cup.12 Apr 11:00 PM
TourismInternational guest nights up in FebruaryOverseas visitors spent 1.7 million guest nights in commercial accommodation in February.12 Apr 12:16 AM
AirlinesAir NZ to code share with Continental AirlinesA new agreement gives Air NZ access to parts of the US not previously available with its current airline partners.09 Apr 02:00 AM
New ZealandCouncil charged $100,000 for blocking Waiheke airfield revampThe Auckland Regional Council has been ordered to pay almost $100,000 to a developer.06 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandNeighbours give Shore 'love motel' cold shoulderA bid to set up a North Shore version of a Brazilian "love motel" has struck trouble after neighbouring businesses withdrew offers to hire out their carparking spaces on busy nights.05 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandTourist fails in quest to conquer 'Mt Doom'Inspired by the <i>Lord of the Rings</i>, a Dutch tourist attempted to climb Mt Ngauruhoe - but was ill-prepared for the task.04 Apr 01:47 AM
New ZealandAussies claim $250,000 Lotto prizeAn Aussie couple who bought a Lotto ticket on a whim, while holidaying in NZ, are winging their way back across the Tasman to collect their $250,000 prize.01 Apr 03:00 PM
EnergyMining critics 'ignore the facts' says GovtThe opposition has seized on an article in the <i>Economist</i> which derides New Zealand's "clean, green" image as the Government continues to deal with fallout after Monday's mining plans announcement.25 Mar 06:49 AM
TourismThames mining: Environment vs JobsEnvironmental concerns versus a shrinking job market have left Thames locals split on the Govt's plan to open more Coromandel land to mining.24 Mar 10:57 PM
New ZealandAccess fee beats closing celebrated track, says KeyJohn Key says having to pay to use an internationally renowned walking track "isn't ideal", but it is better than the track being closed.24 Mar 03:00 PM
TourismJobs vital, but is mining a solution?The lure of up to $4.3bn worth of gold and silver the Govt says is sitting in the hills is hard to ignore for some Great Barrier residents.24 Mar 03:00 PM
AirlinesAuckland Airport named among top 10 in the worldTravellers have voted Auckland International Airport one of the world's best in the annual Skytrax World Airport awards.24 Mar 02:14 AM
Opinion<i>Robyn Malcolm:</i> NZ image about to be gutted 'surgically'The Government's draconian plans for our National Parks seem like something from another age, out of step with the rest of the world.23 Mar 09:31 PM
Small BusinessPrice gouge warning for World CupGreedy accommodation operators cashing in on next year's World Cup NZ risks tarnishing NZ's reputation as a fair nation, one travel executive says.23 Mar 09:30 PM
