New ZealandRegion's tourism operators make strong showing in national awardsFour businesses operating around Rotorua and Taupō are finalists in NZ Tourism Awards.14 Sep 06:00 PM
Christchurch'Out of reach': Kiwi families priced out of famous local train journeyThere are calls for 'local deals' so Kiwis can afford the scenic TranzAlpine experience.07 Sep 05:00 PM
TourismTravelling Kiwis drive growth: Airbnb's $5.1b impact on NZ tourismDomestic guests made up 55% of Airbnb stays in NZ last year.01 Sep 09:00 PM
PremiumTourismNZ hotel occupancy rates lag behind pre-Covid levels as regional gaps grow13 Aug 12:33 AM
PremiumTourismOn The Up: Shotover Jet plans electric future as it marks 60 years of thrills05 Aug 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Serious injuries': Cyclist airlifted to hospital after Woodhill Forest incident02 Aug 01:58 AM
TravelControversial 'Everyone Must Go!' campaign hailed a 'winner'Nearly 8000 extra Aussies visited in autumn, injecting an extra $22m into the NZ economy. 24 Jul 03:24 AM
PremiumPremiumTourismNew heights: Skyline Enterprises' pre-tax profit doubles to $61mThe business' operations in Queenstown have reached new heights, but its casino is down.01 Jul 05:10 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Why Govt spending on tourism is great news for Kiwis wanting to leaveOPINION: Louise Upston champions a $35m tourism package to boost growth.15 Jun 06:00 PM
TravelCome and find your 100% Pure New ZealandTourism New Zealand's new global campaign encourages tourists to "find their 100% Pure New Zealand". Video / SuppliedWatch11 Jun 08:00 PM
Tourism100% Pure New Zealand campaign gets $5.5m relaunchThe new campaign replaces the If You Seek campaign which has run since 2022.11 Jun 08:00 PM
TourismOverseas visitor numbers up in April but still lagging behind pre-Covid levelsStats show a Covid catch-up persists, as millions are poured into tourism campaigns.10 Jun 11:57 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon and Louise Upston make tourism announcementChristopher Luxon and Louise Upston make tourism announcementWatch08 Jun 11:51 PM
New ZealandHerald NOW: International tourists spending more but still below pre-Covid levelsTourism spending rebounds but remains below pre-Covid levels. Video / Herald NOWWatch03 Jun 07:01 PM
TourismInternational tourism hits $12.2b, still 14% below pre-Covid levelsVisitor numbers to NZ rose 4.3% to 3.32 million, which is 86% of pre-pandemic levels.03 Jun 05:05 AM
Travel'Best of both worlds': NZ cities top global sleep tourism rankingsWhat is sleep tourism exactly?02 Jun 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGovt considering 'demolition' for Chateau Tongariro, deemed a ‘fiscal risk’ in Budget 2025Options are being investigated for the site, 'including demolition'.02 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘Utterly astounding’: Govt pays DoC $20m from higher tourist tax, keeps bigger sliceIt's taken eight months to hear how the Govt will use extra IVL money to increase funding01 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTourismOn the Up: Multimillion-dollar glow worm expansion set for Rotorua's RedwoodsThe cave will house over 5000 native glow worms in a unique eco-dome.12 May 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumCrimeKorean tourist going home with wife's remains after causing crash which killed her Couple’s dream NZ holiday to celebrate 'growing old together' ends in tragedy.10 May 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumTourismTourism industry leaders push to get more Chinese visitors to NZ That market has still only returned to around 60% of pre-Covid levels.09 May 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumTourismAirlines, airports welcome visa change for foreign language speakersAirline supply issues, bevy of charges could be dragging down tourism recovery, some say.07 May 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumTourismAirfares too high? Take the bus, InterCity says ahead of new electric bus launchA new electric city bus is coming. Long-haul EV buses may be viable in a year or so too.06 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsWorld media spotlight NZ film industry amid Trump tariff threat, minister says 'concerning'Paul Goldsmith said he wouldn't call New Zealand rebates a 'threat' to the US.06 May 02:53 AM
TourismNorth Island tourism alliance formed to boost international visitsFifteen North Island tourism groups have formed an alliance to attract key markets.05 May 04:02 AM
PremiumPremiumTourismOn The Up: Pandey business starts new hotel brand with $8m refurbishmentsThe four new Edit Hotels & Resorts are located in Auckland, Picton and Hanmer Springs.04 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBack hospitality for a thriving Auckland - Hospitality NZ CEOOPINION: Hospitality is ready to grow but needs more local government investment.29 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMarisa Bidois: How NZ can use food to boost tourism and hospitalityOPINION: The opportunity now is to promote regional dispersal and seasonality.28 Apr 10:57 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNew Tourism Minister on more international visitors - and who pays for infrastructureUpston has announced $60m in tourism initiatives, but none are additional investments.27 Apr 09:00 PM