TourismReality show raises NZ profileNew Zealand has scored a starring role in China's most popular reality TV show.07 Sep 05:00 PM
AirlinesSpending by tourists continues to surgeTotal visitor spending in New Zealand grew by 11 per cent to $7.1 billion in the past year, driven by strong growth from the United States, Germany and China.14 Aug 12:29 AM
TourismTourism chief no stranger to firing lineChris Roberts is no stranger to being in the firing line.29 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandChain strung across Hole in RockA chain stretched across an entrance to the Hole in the Rock scenic marine attraction in the Bay of Islands has been removed after being deemed a navigational hazard.26 Jul 02:54 AM
New ZealandTougher route for touristsTourist drivers are being quizzed and in some cases denied their hired vehicle as the industry looks at ways to improve safety.08 Jul 05:00 PM
TourismHotel sector's 'golden years'New Zealand hotels are on the brink of "golden years" thanks to more international visitor spending but room rates have to increase to make top-end hotels more viable.24 Jun 05:00 PM
AirlinesHoliday arrivals hit new highOverseas holiday arrivals hit a new high last month, reaching 64,000 - up 12.8 per cent on the same month a year ago.24 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil delay decision on Hobsonville rezoningA 20ha block of land at Hobsonville set aside for the marine industry will now be used for housing after a vote by Auckland councillors today.12 Jun 12:37 AM
TourismInside word on state of tourismOf the 83 million Chinese who travelled overseas last year, about 240,000 came here.27 May 05:00 PM
AirlinesSpending by tourists soars 18 per centSpending by tourists is up 18 per cent in the past year as the tourism industry continues its recovery from tough times.21 May 05:30 PM
TourismNZ's glacier tourism industry potentially under threatNew Zealand's multimillion-dollar glacier tourism industry is potentially under threat by ongoing glacial retreat, according to a university researcher.09 May 04:02 AM
TourismFacebook says apps key to travelFacebook has advice for New Zealand travel firms: get a good app.29 Apr 05:00 PM
Freight and logistics$190m plan targets superyacht ownersA new partnership between tourism agencies and the marine industry aims to double spending by wealthy superyacht owners and their crew to $190 million a year.20 Apr 05:30 PM
RoyalsRoyal visit provides boost industryThe royals have crossed the Ditch but those they visited in New Zealand are seeing signs of an economic legacy.16 Apr 04:15 PM
RoyalsFood fit for a kingPremium NZ lamb, beef and seafood - from Waiheke Island in the north to Dunedin in the south - will be laid out for the the royal media pack tomorrow.04 Apr 03:15 PM
AirlinesMiddle Earth tourism upA successful Middle- earth marketing campaign appears to be driving a resurgence in Western visitors to New Zealand, according to a new report.27 Mar 03:15 PM
TourismTickling tourists' tastebudsAuckland Airport is backing a push to attract food tourists to New Zealand from emerging markets.25 Mar 03:15 PM
TourismTourism chiefs hope for $41b revenue +videoA decade ago tourism revenue was growing at around 6 per cent a year. Average spending per visitor was close to $3000 and international tourism topped dairy as our top export earner.23 Mar 06:30 PM
AirlinesAir NZ tempts Japanese with cheap faresAir New Zealand has launched a campaign to attract Japanese travellers by offering special fares 30 per cent below the standard lead-in fares.18 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandSnedden in clash over cycle trackTourism chief Martin Snedden is fighting construction of a concrete cycleway running past the family holiday home even though it is considered a boon for tourists.06 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandTourists spending more in NZ than first believedTourists are spending about $1.7 billion more per year in New Zealand than previously believed.14 Nov 02:20 AM
New ZealandNZ has another story to tellAn 'exporter's toolkit' has been launched to help sell New Zealand's 'unique' attributes to international audiences. So what does it mean for the 100% Pure campaign?06 Nov 04:30 PM
TourismOnline push pays off for tourismTourism New Zealand says a big digital push is paying off with a surge in the number of referrals to industry businesses in the past year.20 Oct 04:30 PM
TourismSpecialist tourism team to entice world's big spendersTourism New Zealand is gearing up to sell the luxury end of the market as operators in the sector say high-spending tourists are not being picked up in statistics.03 Sep 05:30 PM
TourismWatchdog defends '100% Pure' claimNew Zealand's advertising watchdog is backing Tourism NZ's 100% Pure catchphrase - refusing to uphold a complaint against the slogan which alleged it was "misleading'.27 Aug 07:12 AM
New ZealandNew 100% Pure tourist campaign running despite Fonterra woesA new Tourism New Zealand 100% Pure campaign is unlikely to be tarnished by the recent Fonterra botulism scare and could even help repair overseas perceptions of Godzone, a marketing expert says.24 Aug 01:33 AM
TourismForeign tourists forecast to fork out $6.5b in 2019Spending by overseas tourists is forecast to grow by 18 per cent to $6.5 billion in 2019, says a government report.20 Aug 05:30 PM
TourismOz tourism boss backs 100% Pure promoTourism New Zealand's 100% Pure campaign has won strong support from its counterpart across the Tasman.20 Aug 05:30 PM
