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Of 38,000 people who applied to visit NZ, only 7000 got visas

Immigration says demand for visitor visas is higher than expected after border opening.

Why New Zealand could lose 20 per cent of American visitors to Australia

Why New Zealand could lose thousands of tourists to countries like Australia.

Tiaki – Tourism operators leading the charge for nature

Conservation Week encourages Kiwis to get involved in nature and help take care of it.

'No more weekend shopping in Melbourne': Climate change expert

Pre-pandemic flying patterns expected back within two years, fueling emissions fears.

One country where tourism spending has exceeded pre-Covid levels

The much-loved destination has benefited from 'revenge travel'.

Migrant chef criteria 'too much for Gordon Ramsay'

Queenstown eateries call immigration rules 'insanity' as kitchens go begging for staff.

Why it's time to rethink the Great British city break

British tourism moves to rebuild its appeal to long-haul travellers.

Surfdale: sleepy seaside suburb or Waiheke's seething underbelly?

A stoush between neighbours over noise and boozy shenanigans at the local pub, Malone's Irish Bar, culminated in accusations it was more Spanish party island than peaceful seaside settlement. Video / Michael Craig

Ibiza of the South Pacific? Waiheke Island stoush over boozy shenanigans at local pub

Wretch of Waiheke, or misunderstood and maligned - what's the deal, Surfdale?

Accor-owned Ennismore to open four hotels in NZ

Hope of tourism recovery fuelling expansion of hotels throughout NZ.

'Epic skiing': Southern skifields extend seasons

Lifts on 'fantastic' snow-blanketed slopes will remain operating into October.

Stonewood Key Capital raises first $50m

"They have reached 50 per cent of the investment goal so far" - spokesperson.

Pedal to the metal: Jucy investing $40m in vehicles as demand booms

Rental firm forecasting a full recovery to pre-Covid levels by November next year.

Komodo islands protest $400 tax hike to see giant dragons

The price to see the world's biggest lizards just took a giant hike.

Call for campaign to attract young foreign workers

Tourism lost an estimated 90,000 jobs in the first 12 months of the pandemic.

Hire car shakeup: Kiwi rental firm does deal with US giant

Agreement means Enterprise, National and Alamo brands can grow in this country.

Queenstown hotelier: 'the Americans are coming'

Rees Hotel chief executive says the exchange rate with US dollar is driving interest.

Cruise ships - and passenger dollars - are coming back

Demand is high for a cruise ship visit to New Zealand.