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'Significant deficits': NZ's economy $293m worse off by America's Cup

Council revealed its spend on the event was $92m higher than has yet been made public.

The Government move farmers are happy with

Up to 18,000 migrant workers given more certainty by Government move.

Holiday homes booking giant plans changes

'A fifth, or 22 of our independent contractors have already signed the new contract'.

Who guards the guides? 100% Pure finalists recognise tough year

In only their second year, the fledgling awards were cancelled in 2020.

Transtasman travel bubble partially reopens

Quarantine-free travel resumes from Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania and ACT.

'The odds were against me': Luge worker saves woman's life

Lisa Mulitalo was racing her daughter down the luge when her heart stopped beating.

Covid's silver lining: Tour firm scoops up rival's operations in Bay of Islands

Combining the two businesses makes sense in Covid-hit market.

Tourism NZ: Travel disruptions all part of new normal

Agency presses pause on one campaign in Australia, maps out strategy.

Grassroots business plan to keep America's Cup in NZ

Upmarket tourist operator says grass roots funding a 'no brainer'.

Domestic tourism spending soars past pre-Covid levels

Domestic electronic card spending up 17 per cent on pre-Covid year-ended April 2019.

Paraglider faces charges over alleged unauthorised tourist flights

Wanaka man has been charged after allegedly offering tourists tandem paragliding flights.

Bennett & Slater's adventure: Biking Taupō

Bennet & Slater captured their adventure around lake Taupō riding the Great Lake Pathway and making their way to the Aratiatia Dam. Video / Supplied

Domestic bliss: Kiwis' $8b love affair with NZ travel

More than half of New Zealanders have done a new tourism activity since May 2020.

Auckland's new InterContinental Hotel: $180m job details out

Project delayed 14 months ago now about to start.

What chance of 'significant' border opening by January 1?

Tourism sector desperate to open border in Jan as hinted in Budget, but staff woes remain.

Local Focus: Escaping from Covid, the new game business launching in Rotorua

Escapade pivots in a post-Covid world. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

A tough sell: Israel promotes tourism in Dubai amid clash

Business as usual for a senior Israeli tourism official in Dubai.

Tourism in bloom: Monet's gardens reopening in Giverny

After being closed for 6 months due to Covid, the world-famous gardens are set to reopen.