OpinionClaire TrevettTour a trial run for the new Prince HarryAs Prince Harry's travels around New Zealand continue, it has become clear this is his Redemption Tour - his job application, so to speak, writes Claire Trevett.14 May 05:10 AM
TourismTourism NZ hosts Next Top ModelsFive German aspiring models have been flown to New Zealand with the help of the Government's tourism department in a bit to boost visitor numbers.09 Apr 10:26 PM
Freight and logisticsSummer superyacht visits soarThe number of superyachts arriving in New Zealand this summer has soared from 37 to 57 compared to last year with the biggest of them all, Serene, extending its stay for maintenance.12 Mar 12:45 AM
TourismAmazing Race host lures US cycle touristsAmazing Race host Phil Keoghan is the face of a new campaign to attract United States cycle tourists to New Zealand.03 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe Middle Earth legacyNew figures reveal the astonishing boost Tolkien fans have given to our economy, but how long can the lucrative movie off shoot continue, and should we turn our ambitions elsewhere?21 Feb 04:00 PM
TourismAuckland visitors top 2 millionAuckland has cracked the two million mark for annual international visitor arrivals for the first time.03 Feb 04:00 PM
TourismDollar down, hotel room charges upThe falling New Zealand dollar will boost tourism and could enable hotel operators to increase prices.29 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandCall for calm after latest tourist crashTourism leaders are appealing for Kiwis not to come down too hard on overseas drivers as police investigate a crash which has left two French visitors seriously injured.06 Jan 04:00 PM
TourismNZ hot spot for summer tourismNew Zealand is enjoying its best summer for overseas tourist arrivals but operators are worried that demand from our most important market, Australia, could be dented by the fall in the value of the Aussie dollar.01 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldBulldozers lurk for Earls CourtIt has housed the world's largest water chute, welcomed the Empire of India exhibition and hosted David Bowie and the most disastrous concert of his career.13 Dec 04:00 PM
AirlinesChinese airlines swoop inChina's big three state-owned airlines are spreading their wings and heading for New Zealand this summer and have room for the number of flights to double.05 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandAmerica's Cup in Bermuda a tough sellEconomic Development Minister Steven Joyce has confirmed it would be harder to justify government funding if the America's Cup is Bermuda-bound in 2017.30 Nov 04:00 PM
TourismForeign worker limits 'choking tourism'Tourist operators say a chronic labour shortage because of problems hiring overseas workers could choke the booming tourism sector.09 Nov 04:00 PM
TourismKey issues warning to tourist industry'I'm deadly serious, I will close you down'. The Prime Minister has issued a stern warning to adventure tourism operators over safety breaches.03 Nov 09:05 PM
EntertainmentHobbit fans descend on NZHobbit fans and media have descended on New Zealand for an exclusive Hobbit tour and screening of the final film in the trilogy.02 Nov 05:46 AM
New ZealandLoving Aucklands tourist lifeFrench tourists Caroline Claudon and Alexis Rebours chose Auckland to begin their working holiday but a clean break from big cities was what they hoped for.22 Oct 04:00 PM
TourismTV show introduces 400m Chinese to NZTourism New Zealand says it has scored a $170 million coup after more than 400 million viewers across China tuned in for the reality show <i>"Dad, where are we going?"</i>.21 Oct 12:50 AM
TourismNZ surfing the superyacht waveA study of the superyacht industry has found visiting vessels generated more than $40 million for New Zealand last summer - which could rocket if facilities were expanded.30 Sep 04:00 PM
TourismJohn Key tops tourism's wishlistTourist industry leaders have a short wishlist for the next John Key Government and topping it is having the Prime Minister continue in the tourism portfolio.23 Sep 05:00 PM
AgribusinessTourism aims to beat ministry forecastsThe tourism industry wants to outperform Government forecasts to cement its position as one of New Zealand's biggest export sectors.09 Sep 05:00 PM
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
