New Zealand'Truly iconic' Rotorua business wins NZ tourism's highest accoladeJudges said Te Puia created an experience that will 'stand the test of time'. 30 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumTourismCarnival Cruise Line to use Auckland as home portTourism Minister Louise Upston says the move signals confidence in New Zealand tourism.29 Oct 02:07 AM
New ZealandOn the way: Thousands bound for Bay as cruise season opensAnthem of the Seas is coming for its maiden NZ voyage, and it's only making one stop.14 Oct 05:10 PM
PremiumTourismNZ hotel occupancy rates lag behind pre-Covid levels as regional gaps grow13 Aug 12:33 AM
PremiumPremiumTourism$130m luxury resort planned for QueenstownThe resort will feature 10 villas and a 10-bedroom presidential penthouse.11 Aug 02:24 AM
PremiumPremiumTourismIntrepid Travel fully acquires Haka Tours and ANZ Nature ToursIntrepid acquired 60% of the business in 2021, but now it's acquired the rest.08 Aug 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumTourismOn The Up: Shotover Jet plans electric future as it marks 60 years of thrillsSince 1965, over 4.6 million passengers have enjoyed the jetboat experience.05 Aug 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Serious injuries': Cyclist airlifted to hospital after Woodhill Forest incidentEmergency services rushed to the forest's mountain bike park after a crash today.02 Aug 01:58 AM
TourismAir NZ to support 20 regional events to boost domestic tourismThe Spectacle and Hamilton Arts Festival are the first events supported.29 Jul 03:00 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