New ZealandCheap and cheerful: Ōhakune train carriages on blockWinter holiday home and income in Ōhakune for under $300,000.15 Jul 06:34 AM
TourismNZ Super Fund investing into $300m hotel portfolioThe $42b fund says there is plenty of room to grow in hotel sector.15 Jul 02:50 AM
New Zealand'Selfie bridges' at waterfall anger Piha localsThe council says it won't be asking the public for their views on new bridges near Piha.12 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTourismWhy a $52b company is teaming up with a Kiwi travel agentThe agent says its Airbnb partnership doesn't affect its hotel partners.11 Jul 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Vigilante' snatches tourist's car keys, throws them into bushesJudge says "unfortunately there are stupid people on the road" as he convicts driver.08 Jul 06:22 PM
PremiumPremiumTourismFirst look inside $703m NZ International Convention CentreGrand exhibition hall walls can be moved seamlessly by a single person.04 Jul 07:00 AM
New ZealandLet them tax beds: Call for help for councilsCouncils need Government help to fund infrastructure for tourism and growth, says report.03 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandOwners of New Zealand's 'rudest cafe' in hidingThe cafe had a steady stream of customers today, but the owners weren't around.01 Jul 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Rudest cafe': Bad press bad for business, marketing expert warnsNot all publicity is good publicity, marketing expert says.01 Jul 12:39 AM
TourismNew Zealand's 'rudest cafe': Customers hit back'This woman has put Springfield on the map. People stop to be part of the entertainment.'30 Jun 09:45 PM
PremiumPremiumTourism$7m deal tabled for South Island's biggest ski field"Treble Cone is considered by many as the best skiing and riding in the world."26 Jun 06:38 AM
New ZealandRacy, raunchy and dangerous: NZ 'tourism' Instagram account removedTourism New Zealand had previously tried to have the unofficial account shut down.21 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTourism100% Folly? Tourism NZ's new campaign is a risky playCOMMENT: Tourism NZ wants Kiwis to participate in the latest iteration of 100% Pure.21 Jun 06:02 AM
New ZealandFoodies' winter treat: 'Feastival' takes gourmets off the eaten trackElemental Feast will run as part of Auckland's first winter festival from Jul 1-31.19 Jun 10:17 PM
TourismNew $40m Christchurch hotel opens"This is the first new-build hotel since the earthquakes." - Jhunjhunwala19 Jun 09:34 PM
OpinionKate HawkesbyHawkesby: Don't let James Cameron direct our next tourism adsCOMMENT: Everyday Kiwis will be asked to film their own slice of heaven for new campaign.17 Jun 06:27 PM
TourismKiwis urged to make home vids for latest 100% Pure campaignVolunteer film-makers are sought for Tourism NZ's biggest campaign.16 Jun 06:30 AM
New ZealandChinese visitor numbers dip in China-NZ Year of Tourism 2019Tourism expert says NZ no longer 'flavour of the month' for Chinese travellers.12 Jun 06:14 AM
New ZealandNo high-risk countries: Immigration NZ denies it is tougher for some to get NZ visitor visaAgency claims it doesn't decline applicants based on country of origin or race.09 Jun 12:08 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesWhy tourism expert finds Instagram influencers painfulAuthor says filtered lives create an unrealistic picture of travel destinations06 Jun 05:00 PM
TourismSkyCity gets consent to buy Queenstown lakeside siteSkyCity's Queenstown ambitions just took a big leap forward.06 Jun 01:14 AM
PremiumPremiumTourismTourism 'devastated' as crucial accommodation data pulledA tourism leader blames a spat between government agencies for losing key data.05 Jun 07:00 AM
TourismTourism NZ's 100% Pure campaign funding cut by $3mThe marketing agency lost $6m in funding last year and hasn't had a boost in this Budget.30 May 06:20 AM
New ZealandCall to boycott bylaw: Freedom camping sites increase from 14 to 107The number of designated freedom camping sites in Auckland would increase from 14 to 107.28 May 08:11 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialMystique lost in jostle for Everest's peakEDITORIAL: Global tourism has exploded that some areas are trying to curb over-tourism.26 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionChanging rooms: Rich lister's luxury pad becomes hotel suitesHilton's getting bigger in Auckland and around the world as the brand turns 100.24 May 08:15 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Quiet confidence in the tourism sectorWe say: Any slowdown in our economy should be seen for the opportunities it provides.20 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFatal flight operators misled investigators: CAACAA found inspectors were "too trusting" during crash investigations.19 May 10:32 PM
Environment$8m to improve freedom camping woesThe Government money is for operating costs such as enforcement and temporary facilities.17 May 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumTourismAnalysis: What Govt's new plan for tourism meansThe government is promising to get more hands-on with tourism16 May 06:28 AM
TourismPeak tourism: 1 million visitors to Aoraki Mt Cook a year3.9 million Kiwis and 1.8 million foreign tourists visit conservation areas every year.15 May 10:28 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Rotorua tourism shines at TrenzHuge economic impact expected from major tourism event. Made with funding from NZ On Air.15 May 10:07 PM
TourismTourism job crunch: 40,000 staff needed or industry at riskIndustry groups want to make tourism a more attractive career option.15 May 06:28 AM
TourismNew big hairy goal for NZ tourism - $50b a yearTourism earnings have beaten forecasts and now the industry has turned to sustainability14 May 06:44 AM