New ZealandFocus: Chris Luxon says Auckland should be in green lightNational Party leader Chris Luxon did his first Auckland "walkabout" with voters yesterday - and said the city should already be in the green light setting. Video / Michael CraigWatch03 Dec 01:37 AM
TravelFocus: Waiheke welcomes back AucklandersWaiheke Island Tourism Incorporated chair Christina Hyde is welcoming Aucklanders to the island as NZ moves to the traffic light system and Christmas parties are back on. Video / NZ HeraldWatch03 Dec 01:21 AM
TourismOn the map: NCL cruise line steaming back to NZThe cruise industry says the company's commitment is a good sign for the $540m sector.02 Dec 04:36 AM
TravelOmicron kicks hurting tourism industry while it's still downFrom Japan to Israel, Germany to France, Omicron gives tourism a devastating déjà vu.01 Dec 09:54 PM
New Zealand'Not geared to deal with Covid': Hospitals anxious as Aucklanders set to flee cityDomestic tourism is expected to heat up and people will flock to tourist hotspots.01 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand100,000 vouchers for Auckland activities, excluded restaurants 'gutted'Aucklanders are being offered 100,000 vouchers this summer for a range of activities.01 Dec 03:27 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark Story: New bog-standards a threat to camping idealsCamping bureaucracy misses mark30 Nov 11:39 PM
TravelDelayed Tourism Awards come at perfect time for RotoruaEleven tourism businesses have been honoured at the prestigious Awards.30 Nov 02:21 AM
TravelNew freedom camping laws clamp down on non-fixed toilets'Backpackers in budget vehicles are welcome,' but most will have to stay in DoC sites.29 Nov 10:01 PM
New ZealandStink over bad freedom campers prompts toilet lawToilet law to wipe away camping abuse will roll out from next year.29 Nov 10:00 PM
TravelCalling all crypto-millionaires; Thailand wants youThailand Tourism is willing to make big money moves to lure crypto-rich tourists.29 Nov 07:41 PM
AirlinesNew challenges for tourism industry as Omicron variant emergesThe tourism industry is grappling with the prospect of its new normal.29 Nov 07:09 PM
PremiumPremiumTourismAir NZ's big domestic plans, details of preparation for international restartOmicron aside, airline to boost domestic services, firms up plans for global reboot.29 Nov 04:42 AM
TravelTravel Insurance for Covid 19: What you need to knowCovid is no longer unknown or uninsurable. But you'll want to read policies carefully.28 Nov 05:23 PM
WorldNotre-Dame interior faces woke 'Disney' revampCritics aghast at plans seen for "Christianity for dummies" trail inside Notre-Dame.26 Nov 07:41 PM
PremiumPremiumTourismDouble blow: NZ tourism waits for visitors while Kiwis spend up overseasPent up demand for overseas travel threatens to deal another blow to domestic tourism.26 Nov 04:40 AM
TravelSouth Sea tourism thaw: Expedition ship arrives in New ZealandEnderby is one of the few ships to have been given an exemption to enter New Zealand.25 Nov 04:01 PM
TravelEnd of an era: YHA NZ closes all eleven NZ hostelsThe cornerstone of New Zealand backpacking will not reopen in 2022.24 Nov 10:33 PM
TravelCanterbury hot pools to require bathers show proof of vaccinationUnder the new Covid Framework, visitors will have to show their My Vaccine Pass to get in.24 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstruction'Brave, challenging development': PwC Tower named winnerCommunity housing, hospital, tourism, supermarket and office buildings: winners24 Nov 06:00 AM
AirlinesGrounded: 1000 Air NZ transtasman flights cancelled by lack of progress on borderGovt's transtasman bubble stand hits 20,000 customers22 Nov 05:19 AM
New Zealand'No speaking Māori': Guest's shock as Airbnb removes listingAlso, don't refer to our country as Aotearoa, notice in the house said.22 Nov 02:10 AM
PremiumPremiumTourismCordis Auckland's new top suite: Bigger than a house and yours for $5000 a nightThe hotel has invested $170m on a new tower timed to open as Auckland will.19 Nov 04:00 PM
TourismNourish Group gobbled up by Good Spirits HospitalityDeal happens as restaurants face unprecedented fallout from Covid lockdowns and new rules.14 Nov 08:43 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGoff's bed tax costs ratepayers $1m for failed court defenceThe council may have to pay back tens of millions of dollars to the accommodation sector.12 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTourism$100m for Rydges Wellington: 200 investors quit titles98% of investors agreed to sell, but 2% refused. The case went to court12 Nov 04:28 AM
PremiumPremiumTourismMillions at stake: Winners from ruling on 'reverse engineered' bed taxOpponents of rate say its justice at last over council's poorly conceived levy.11 Nov 04:37 AM
New ZealandCouncil's controversial bed tax 'invalid'Council refuses to rule out the prospect of an appeal as it reviews decision.10 Nov 08:46 AM
New ZealandFocus: Auckland public facilities you can and can’t go toAuckland has moved into level 3 step 2 but not all public facilities are opening their doors just yet. Video / NZ HeraldWatch10 Nov 03:02 AM
TravelAirbnb gets international 'travel ready' with new featuresAirbnb retools its website for the new requirements of international travel.09 Nov 08:40 PM
Tourism'I heard my vertebrae breaking': Tourism operator fined $200k after employee's fallThe company's former employee says its 'negligence has ruined my life'.09 Nov 06:04 AM
New ZealandTourism boss tells PM the country is caught in the headlightsIt's time to let us live and give us a plan, says Lawrence.07 Nov 01:23 AM
TravelHoliday Parks tell guests to get vaxxed to protect summer plansWith under two months until Christmas, vaccines and clarity are on parks' wish list.04 Nov 05:59 PM
PremiumPremiumTourismWhy new-build hotel in Queenstown believes it has the timing right'We appear to be on the brink of the new normal when people begin traveling again'.04 Nov 05:00 AM
