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Recession? Biggest GDP slump in 29 years confirms we're already in it

Fall in March quarter GDP means NZ is likely in its first recession for more than decade.

Bubble burst? The Aussie warning that spells bad news for Kiwis

Australian Tourism Minister warns travellers not to get their hopes up.

Business event venue upsets Queenstown tour operators

Man who owns venue reportedly owes thousands to local operators.

Europe puts out welcome mat for tourists

EDITORIAL: European countries hope that boosting tourism will not mean a spike in virus.

Visionweek: What post-Covid NZ should look like

Consensus is picking up where we left off would be a mistake when we can make a better NZ.

Kate Hawkesby: Open Pacific Island borders

Comment: Cook Islands and Niue have no cases, we have no cases, why are we still waiting?

Running on fumes: Sightseeing flight firms plead for help

Operators say 80 per cent of their business used to come from overseas.

'Brazen' Jucy heist: 32 people charged, 90 vehicles recovered

The vehicles were found in dozens of suburbs across Auckland.

Local Focus: Iconic hotel a hit with Kiwis

Deals at the Chateau Tongariro attracting holidaymakers. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Hotel school closes after 34 years, blames border closures

Auckland hotel training school closes after 34 years due to border closure.

Busy roads, heavy rain and flood warnings: Warning for holidaymakers

Northland and Coromandel set for the heaviest falls; motorists urged to take care.

50,000 tourists still in New Zealand after lockdown

Brooke and Buddy chose to stay in New Zealand, fearing the US could not handle Covid-19.

Busy roads, rain and possible floods: Hurdles for the long weekend

Motorists urged to take care during exodus to holiday hotspots.

Airbnb surge: Kiwis back holidaying faster than rest of the world

Short term holiday rental bookings are up 465 per cent compared to just after lockdown.

Augusta Capital defers $70m+ hotel projects

This is a major setback for Augusta.

'Plan D': Dunedin hopes its 'pretty good' ad campaign will draw tourists

"Intriguing" and "high impact" marketing? You be the judge.