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Why China Eastern's luxe new Dreamliner is big for NZ

The new plane has first class style business suites to cater for wealthier travellers.

Why fast growing Inflite takes leap and buys Skydive Fox Glacier

Company wants to move to experience-based rather than pure aviation business.

Proposed zipline tourism venture at Okere Falls to create up to 30 jobs

The venture will also provide free transport for locals and regenerate native flora.

Corporate travel booking service now in Te Reo Māori

Kiwi tech companies partner up to launch Māori language option.

Miracle recovery: Snowboarder walks after breaking his neck

In a case of a miracle recovery, a snowboarder breaks his neck - and walks.

Google under fire over Grace Millane case

Social media giant failed to remove links showing identity of man charged with her murder.

Ruapehu rage: Mass queues, buses struggle to cope

Bruce Road up to Whakapapa was closed as carparks became full.

Westland mayor: Fox Glacier road will reopen

The mayor of Westland is confident the access road to Fox Glacier will reopen.

Tourism boom over: Bright light of 'Rock Star Economy' dims

From double digit growth two years ago tourist numbers could be near flat this year

Room check: Sudima Christchurch City, Christchurch

Eleanor Barker falls in love with Christchurch newest 5-star boutique hotel.

Inside Hilton Auckland's new luxury floor in what was NZ's most pricey apartment

Landmark hotel opens a new floor as more room supply enters the market.

'I visited a city darker than Chernobyl'

If you thought Chernobyl was bad, try these dark tourist hotspots.

Dirty dollars: Trade-off of visitor boom

How to train your freedom camper.

Kiwis with caravans head for the hills in droves

Kiwis bitten by the motor camper bug.

Revealed: Luxury hotel planned for Auckland Airport

Work beginning on a new airport hotel as sector finds itself in midst of a building boom.

No reprieve for Baldwin St residents despite losing world record

'We'll still be steepest street in southern hemisphere and we'll still be an attraction'.