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Air NZ posts $72m first-half loss, takes steps to raise capital

Air New Zealand takes steps to raise capital.

Mike Hosking: Why are we treating Queenstown with such scant regard?

OPINION: Queenstown is in a world of trouble and the Government doesn't want to know.

Kelly Tarlton's unveils million-dollar attraction expansion plans

Auckland's sea life aquarium will later this year open a new million-dollar exhibit.

John Dunn: Let's cash in on being clear of Covid

Opinion: Let's move MIQ out of Auckland and kick-start low-volume, high-value tourism.

Air NZ needs to raise $1.5 billion in capital, analyst forecasts

The airline has said it plans to undertake an equity raise before June 30.

NZ hotels struggle through 'peak' summer season

Hotels are limping through summer with average bookings half that of last year.

Tourism boss: Kiwis need a jolt to see the country

Some tour operators who were reliant on international visitors are in a 'world of pain'.

Queenstown tour's dramatic early exit from Kiwi-only season

The company has hit the brakes in the middle of traditional peak season.

Tourism Holdings faces bumpy journey to recovery - Forsyth Barr

The company expects borders to be closed for the rest of the financial year.

Wipeout: Covid pushes hotel revenue down by 40 per cent

Managed isolation is filling some hotels but overall revenue has plunged.

Tourism Holdings' Grant Webster: We're like a car wreck survivor

The tourism boss warns that February could be a tough month for the sector

Back-to-work blues? How to turn 12 days' leave into 38 days off

It's time to get strategic with your leave.

After Covid, we may never think of hotels the same way again

COMMENT: High-profile brands tarnished by Covid may have some serious rehab to do.

Fran O'Sullivan: Two big New Year business hangovers

COMMENT: Two issues which will not be resolved without some leadership in 2021.

Vaccine passports: Will they work? Where will they be introduced?

Travelling without a coronavirus passport could become difficult.

Visitor numbers plummet at popular walking tracks

Visitor numbers at Milford Sound were down 72 per cent.