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Covid 19: Queenstown's Fergburger is back

Burger outlet hopes to bring some cheer back into the hard-hit tourist town.

Couple accuse Ngai Tahu of only caring about profit after Shotover blow

"It was our baby, our lives, our family, everything."

'Auckland's centre is going to be a graveyard' - Nikki Kaye

Auckland Central MP Nikki Kaye fears the city centre's future is in peril.

NZ and Oz are 'beating the crap' out of Covid-19 and should bubble up: Winston Peters

Deputy PM also has a strong views about what 'belly up' Air NZ must do in regions

Jucy heist: Arrests climb to 22; 73 of the stolen 112 vehicles recovered

As of this morning police had recovered 73 of the vehicles that were missing.

David Gaimster: Long night at the museum

Comment: Auckland War Memorial Museum will open its doors again and help our city recover.

Hotel cleaning standards gets deep cleanse to calm travellers

Hotels and home-sharing companies are upping cleaning regimen to calm travelers.

International tourism: When we might see overseas visitors again

But industry wants more support

Watch: Haunting video of Auckland in lockdown a surprise global hit

Video of Auckland in lockdown viewed more than 500,000 times.

Crews cut, planes grounded: Air NZ details more plans

The airline has claimed more than $70 m in wage subsidies. 777 fleet grounded into 2021.

White Island Tours gets $150,000 wage subsidy for 36 staff

Tourists are no longer taken to the volcano but the company has more on its plate.

'Huge debt': Family face financial hit with India mercy flight

NZ tour manager stranded in India says he cannot afford government rescue flight charges.

Kiwi tour operators in U-turn to become delivery drivers

Tour companies are reinventing themselves for New Zealand in lockdown.

Travel expert's advice: Consumers must be flexible for the industry to survive

If we want the travel industry to survive for the future, consumers must be flexible now.

Local Focus: Taupō businesses face uncertain tourist future

Will domestic tourists make up for internationals? Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: Taupō mayor demands visitors avoid town during lockdown

This weekend would usually see plenty of tourists. Made with funding from NZ On Air.