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
TravelG Adventures founder on Joe Exotic, pandemics & problem tourism'The travel industry does to travellers what the Tiger King did to tigers'23 Mar 06:14 PM
New Zealand'Can't afford visitors being put off by high costs': Fears over tourism plansFears changing tourism industry to prioritise high-end visitors will further hurt sector.19 Mar 10:47 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteven Joyce: GDP figures show the true cost of Fortress NZShrinking economy won't be turned around until we open our doors to the world.19 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandQueenstown protest canned after good Aussie travel bubble newsRally at event Tourism Minister will address axed after travel bubble news.18 Mar 03:10 AM
TourismGovt support for America's Cup depends on it being raced here, PM saysThe world expo in Dubai scheduled for last year was postponed by the Covid-19 pandemic.18 Mar 02:20 AM
TravelTaxing long-haul flights not an answer to Kiwi tourism woesOPINION: There are better, fairer ways to tackle "thoughtless, heedless" tourism.17 Mar 02:37 AM
New Zealand'Please be kind': Queenstown businesses respond to online hateThe town has gone from being tourism's crown jewel to a community facing vitriol.15 Mar 06:49 AM
PremiumPremiumTourismJim Boult: Please stop bagging Queenstown and look at the realityOpinion: Communities dependent upon tourism and hospitality are paying a hefty price.12 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesRotorua's love letter to tourists from AucklandWhile there's a frosty reception in some places, Rotorua says: 'Aucklanders – we need you'11 Mar 04:40 AM
TravelCanberra to pay 800,000 airfares. Where's our ticket to ride?Getting tourists to these regions is half the battle.10 Mar 09:49 PM
Small BusinessA third of Queenstown businesses 'won't make it to winter'Bleak outlook for the next three months in New Zealand's hardest hit region.10 Mar 05:54 PM
