TravelLlama safari? South Island to upend tourism clichesThe South Island is rethinking its offering and getting travel bubble ready.07 May 03:22 AM
TourismWhat Auckland tourism thinks of South Island focus of sector spendingTourism minister Stuart Nash announces $6.7m more for Queenstown cycle trail.06 May 11:00 PM
VideoStop Dreaming about New Zealand and GoAustralia, stop dreaming about New Zealand and go. Video / Tourism NZWatch06 May 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlines'You're dreaming' - New campaign to get Aussies across the DitchTourism NZ spending is $4.5 million on campaign that will run for six months.06 May 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumTourismTourism minister's $200m plan: What the industry thinksNash spreads the money about and breaks unfamiliar ground - applause at tourism event.06 May 05:40 AM
New ZealandGovt unveils $200m tourism package to help struggling operators surviveThe funding also includes money to help Covid-hit Queenstown to diversify its economy05 May 10:00 PM
New Zealand4 out of every 10 tourism jobs lost in past year- surveyThe Lower South Island saw the biggest workforce drop, down 53 per cent.05 May 01:26 AM
WorldDisneyland opening shows California's Covid turnaroundDisneyland is reopening after a 13-month closure courtesy of Covid 19.30 Apr 04:33 AM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessTranstasman bubble boosts NZ's struggling hospitality sectorHospitality industry data shows the impact of the bubble opening.29 Apr 05:10 AM
New ZealandFlyer back on track after 8 years for southern rail tourThe Flyer ran as a heritage train attraction between 2003-2013 from Kingston to Fairlight.26 Apr 08:09 PM
AirlinesTravel bubble: Entrepreneur calls for Govt to reassure nervous travellersFounder of Aroha New Zealand Tours says Perth lockdown has created a bout of nervousness.26 Apr 02:14 AM
WorldItaly's Uffizi discovers lost frescoes during Covid shutdownLost frescoes have been discovered at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence.24 Apr 12:35 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesIs the transtasman bubble enough to keep airport retailers afloat?Transtasman bubble makes up 20-30 per cent of regular earnings for one airport retailer.23 Apr 05:03 AM
VideoFocus: Top tourist destination welcomes back Ozzies with open armsQueenstown’s tourism industry was one of the hardest hit when Covid-19 closed our borders but the travel bubble with Australia, which saw its first quarantine free travellers today means things are looking up. Video / James Allan / Queenstown AirportWatch19 Apr 03:47 AM
AirlinesHow much should the tourism industry get its hopes up about the transtasman bubble?The quarantine-free transtasman travel bubble will finally be more than a promise.13 Apr 09:17 PM
PremiumPremiumTourismHow Queenstown hotels suffered during Covid-19The South Island town recorded the lowest annual occupancy among big tourist cities.13 Apr 05:44 AM
TourismBubble: Demand spike takes West Coast hotel out of hibernationThe bubble has resulted in a 300 per cent spike in interest from Australia in some spots.13 Apr 05:30 AM
TourismLocal Focus: Kia ora to our Aussie cousinsAnd 'thank you' to Kiwis for the support. Made with funding from NZ On Air.12 Apr 07:50 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesTranstasman bubble: Have the visitor bookings rolled in?Cordis says domestic business not strong enough for hotels that aren't in MIQ programme.12 Apr 05:43 AM
Travel1/10 motorhomes 'caught short' by new containment lawsOver 10 per cent of motorhomes would be caught out by proposed standards.12 Apr 02:07 AM
TourismBans, fines and certified loos: Minister's freedom camping crackdownStuart Nash has proposed a raft of new rules that he wants in place by next year.09 Apr 07:11 AM
New ZealandAll Blacks hand over mauri stoneIt accompanies the team at every game, but will stay with its new kaitiaki off the field.07 Apr 02:31 AM
New ZealandQueenstown rejoices at transtasman bubble newsHotel room bookings filling up as flights from Australia are confirmed by airlines.06 Apr 06:52 PM
AirlinesInflux of Aussie travellers could drive up holiday costsInflux of Aussies could make cheap domestic holidays a distant memory.05 Apr 10:10 PM
VideoEpic adventures of a cycling holiday in Hanmer SpringsFrom deep forest to golden high country on the ever-improving trails around Hanmer Springs. Video / Sarah BennettWatch05 Apr 09:44 PM
TourismTourism NZ forecasts $1b boost if transtasman bubble opensAussies are already making plans to visit in the lead-up to Tuesday's travel announcement.03 Apr 08:02 PM
KahuLocal Focus: Bilingual tourism campaign launchesA bilingual digital map proves popular for visitors. Made with funding from NZ On Air.31 Mar 07:11 PM
TravelVirgin Galactic launches new-look spaceship for 2021 flightsVirgin's private space programme resumes with new spaceship.30 Mar 08:03 PM
New ZealandBooked out baches: Kiwis rush for Easter escapeBookabach homes in New Plymouth and Hanmer Springs have booked out for this weekend.30 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandCurtains down for longest running retail business at Victoria Park MarketOwner Grace Ko says she doesn't think foreign tourists will return any time soon.27 Mar 09:22 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGrant BradleyGrant Bradley: Tourism industry waiting for the $1 billion prizeAussies want to come here, rate NZ's health response highly but tourism operators on hold.26 Mar 04:26 AM
PremiumPremiumTourismAuckland hotel's new bar bucks hospo's Covid trendWhile optimistic enough to expand, hotel boss says more Govt help needed for tourism.25 Mar 05:00 AM
TravelA holiday in Xinjiang: Airbnb told to cut China tiesAirbnb asked to cut ties to its fastest growing market over human rights abuses.23 Mar 09:45 PM
EnvironmentWaitakaruru Arboretum is Waikato's secret outdoor gemSeeds of Renewal offers workshops, and talks around trees, seeds, plants and gardening.23 Mar 06:19 PM
