PoliticsGovernment in talks around restoring derelict Chateau TongariroGovt response to a petition to "save" the Chateau confirms demolition is still an option.04 Feb 09:59 PM
New Zealand'This isn’t about putting prices up': Rafting business merger goes to ComComThe deal would see all of Rotorua's rafting companies form a joint venture.03 Feb 09:32 PM
New Zealand'Deeply saddened': Probe, recovery launched after tourist boat capsizes, dozens rescuedLocal fishing boats helped rescue 'frightened' passengers, including children. 31 Jan 07:44 AM
WorldTourist mauled after getting too close to wild snow leopardLocals reported the large cat had been lingering in the village due to cold weather.29 Jan 05:00 AM
WorldInstagram hotspot in Rome to charge tourists for entry from FebruaryThe new Trevi Fountain charge is expected to raise up to €6.5m ($13m) each year.21 Jan 02:32 AM
New ZealandCape Brett hut airlift and slips force DoC closures in peak summer periodNine trampers paid for their own rescue flight after slips cut off Cape Brett.20 Jan 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldHow weight-loss drugs could save American airlines billionsNew York Times: Airlines have a history of seeking ways to reduce the weight of aircraft.19 Jan 09:03 PM
New ZealandSummer hits the sweet spot: New late-night dessert bar serves 'thousands'Accommodation and tourism businesses are also seeing good numbers through the doors.18 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandDivers stunned by ‘epic’ up-close encounter with curious orca podThe orca swam within arm's reach of the divers for about one minute.18 Jan 05:35 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyQT Auckland hotel and former Queenstown backpackers sold to foreignersCBRE agents have made deals totalling $118.5 million.16 Jan 03:19 AM
New ZealandFunding boost takes Rotorua Great Ride trail fully off-roadThe Government and council each chipped in $250k to upgrade the Whakarewarewa loop.15 Jan 04:53 AM
EntertainmentEd Sheeran takes over Go Media Stadium: First look at massive Loop Tour stageKiwi fans will be first to see the massive new stage and NZ's biggest video screen build.14 Jan 02:00 AM
New ZealandPopular Queenstown tourist bridge closed indefinitely after serious structural failures foundCouncillors will decide the bridge's future during the next annual plan.11 Jan 09:46 PM
New ZealandBluebridge cancels all Connemara sailings through to TuesdayBluebridge warns more sailings next week may be axed and will contact customers.11 Jan 03:45 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandResidents fear 'Trojan horse' development over film studio plans near QueenstownProposed Ayrburn Screen Hub is being considered under the fast-track approvals process.06 Jan 01:33 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFrom Hawke’s Bay to Dubai: Inside life working on a 74-metre superyacht'There’s always lots going on. Boat romances and drama, and all of that.'03 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTourismTourism outlook: Rising arrivals, big events and new venues set up 2026Rene de Monchy and Rebecca Ingram give their insights ahead of an optimistic 2026.31 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘Mass fatality’ risk: How Milford Sound upgrades will pull visitors away from ‘catastrophic’ tsunami Milford Sound lies on the Alpine Fault and this could put more than 3500 lives at risk.31 Dec 04:00 PM
TravelKiwi tourist thought grounded cruise ship on reef near PNG was 'going to sink’ There were 80 passengers and 44 crew on board the Coral Adventurer.30 Dec 08:33 PM
New Zealand'Our goal was to save the Queen': Owner puts Lakeland Queen business on marketOwner Damon Hagaman spent $2.5m restoring the Lakeland Queen and its jetty.29 Dec 12:09 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyMega property deals: The 11 biggest commercial sales of the yearWho's still got money to buy $1.8b of properties in 2025? An exclusive list answers that.28 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Fishing fury – Matt Watson blasts Shane Jones and his 'mates' over rule changesCommercial fishing firms suggested many of the 19 proposed new rules.25 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldEgypt high-speed trains to connect Red Sea, MediterraneanIt is an attempt to modernise transport in the country, and is one of three planned lines.23 Dec 07:50 PM
WorldEngland’s prettiest street a ‘bomb site’ after Cotswolds cottage renovationResidents upset by roadblocks, ripped-up verges and mess in Bilbury, Gloucestershire.22 Dec 08:41 PM
TravelHow to do this NZ Great Walk in 3 hours instead of 4 daysMilford Track is now even more accessible, with no DoC huts or dehydrated meals required.15 Dec 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Renew now before rush': Minister warns Kiwis to check passports as 1.3 million near expiry date Some countries need at least six months' passport validity on arrival.14 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O’Sullivan: Why NZ and Australia should push back on Trump’s intrusive visa rulesOPINION: US border staff could soon demand five years of your social media history.12 Dec 08:00 PM
New Zealand'Take a mask': Tour operator labels loos at tourism hotspot an 'embarrassment''We have had so many people complain about them, absolutely disgusted.'12 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSharesMarket close: NZ stocks end a touch higher, Tourism Holdings fallsNew Zealand stocks ended with a slight gain but investors were largely sidelined.12 Dec 05:11 AM
BDBDTourismRod Drury-backed $400m Queenstown gondola project given conditional endorsementThe project has been added to the Infrastructure Priorities Programme list.12 Dec 03:29 AM
TravelWeak dollar and 'Everyone Must Go' help push tourism near pre-Covid peakAustralian arrivals hit 1.5 million in the year to October, up 153,000.10 Dec 10:17 PM
BusinessTourism tallies up in October, record from AustraliaNew Zealand's visitor numbers reach 93% of the country's pre-pandemic peak.09 Dec 10:29 PM
OpinionSimon Bridges: Why 2026 will be slow and steady, rather than a boom yearOpinion: Consumer and business sentiment is improving.08 Dec 09:00 PM
WorldWave kills four in Spain's TenerifeTwo men and a woman died at closed section of coastline. A fourth victim died in hospital.08 Dec 07:10 PM
