WorldTourist causes anger after pouring beer down elephant's trunk in KenyaVideo of the act was later deleted following backlash in the comments. 30 Aug 01:17 AM
New ZealandA proposal for Taylor Swift: How about a wedding in Hastings?It's the land of flowing wine, shining sun and a mayor who dances to Shake It Off.29 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Gut-wrenching': Gisborne music festival ending due to economic strainRising costs have made the festival economically unviable.29 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Hard week’: Sinkhole shuts main road into Rotorua tourist attractionAn alternate walkway will open tomorrow to welcome visitors back.29 Aug 03:36 AM
WorldSingapore tightens laws on 'zombie vapes' with harsher penaltiesTourists face deportation if caught using or supplying vapes.28 Aug 09:11 PM
New Zealand'We got your Queen back guys': Lakeland Queen paddles again The boat had been dry-docked since October 2021 due to the pandemic.28 Aug 12:29 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyAyrburn to get 1 million+ visitors in 2026 financial year: Winton Land forecastsShareholders will get no dividend; the board decided to 'maintain financial discipline'.27 Aug 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyAuckland 56-level tower scheme to include hotel: Precinct PropertiesPlans for 'capital recycling': sell part or all of the new PwC Tower in Commercial Bay.26 Aug 09:40 PM
Entertainment'Music to our ears': Govt's major events fund to provide economic boost for NZThe Prime Minister wants a ‘total rethink’ on how NZ hosts major events. 26 Aug 02:22 AM
WorldFrance's best regions to live - with the future climate in mindTraditionally cool and wet Brittany and Normandy could fare better as the world warms.25 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldWales’ 20mph speed limits ‘scaring off tourists’Tourist numbers are down 20% to 25%, affecting attractions across Wales.24 Aug 08:22 PM
PremiumPremiumTourismDrifter Hotels investing $22m in new Auckland, Wellington sitesLA Co group CEO Luke Moran is planning to open two new locations in New Zealand next year.24 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandInjured workers: Whale Watch crew member fell down hatch, another into the waterWhale Watch Kaikōura has been fined $245k for exposing staff to the risk of injury.23 Aug 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Actively looking to sell' – SkyCity CEO on dash for cashPlans are advanced to sell two big assets as well as the capital raise: is $490m possible?21 Aug 03:00 AM
Property'Delayed economic recovery in NZ' – SkyCity CEO on 42% profit drop$200m of asset sales also identified: Carparks in Auckland as well as 99 Albert St.20 Aug 09:16 PM
PremiumPremiumTourismTourism boom, finally? Flight Centre says four countries crucial as new campaign unveiledAs numbers trail the pre-pandemic peak, Tourism NZ joins private sector for new campaign.20 Aug 05:16 AM
PropertyFletcher Building makes $419m loss after 'one of the most demanding years'Company sued waterproofers over NZICC but is being sued by SkyCity over the same building.19 Aug 09:19 PM
TravelUp close with wildlife at Australia's new 5-star safari resort The Monarto Safari Resort near Adelaide overlooks a 15,000ha park, home to 750 animals. 18 Aug 05:36 PM
Travel'Golf balls in the tops of trees': The birds of the Canadian wildernessOn a trip into the Canadian wilderness, the beauty of the birds is overwhelming. 14 Aug 08:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyPrimary concern was income: SkyCity's past failures revealed in new reportSkyCity keeps casino licence; CEO apologises, says it will spend $60m on making changes.13 Aug 01:34 AM
PremiumPremiumTourismNZ hotel occupancy rates lag behind pre-Covid levels as regional gaps growIn Auckland, 50 of 71 hotels report negative growth.13 Aug 12:33 AM
PremiumPremiumTourismChristchurch to get $150m Sheraton hotel by 2027Sheraton Christchurch will open in mid-2027 with 240 premium rooms.12 Aug 03:30 AM
WorldIn Hawaii, new tourism tax aims to offset costs of climate changeIt aims to raise some $168 million each year by marginally hiking tourism levies.11 Aug 03:26 AM
PremiumPremiumTourism$130m luxury resort planned for QueenstownThe resort will feature 10 villas and a 10-bedroom presidential penthouse.11 Aug 02:24 AM
World5 ways there's a new chill in America's summer holidaysTrump's trade wars, immigration crackdown may be dampening the post-pandemic travel boom.05 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandRecord facility investment recorded for Gisborne's economic development agencyTrust Tairāwhiti supported 216 local businesses, delivering $114k in capability funding.05 Aug 04:00 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
PremiumPremiumWellington ‘Slower than expected tourism recovery’: Te Papa forecasts $13m deficitThe museum was just named a top global destination, but it's struggling financially.03 Aug 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailTakapuna Beach Cafe's James Bryant on moving from front of house to owning the businessThe businessman won out over five other groups that were keen on purchasing the cafe.03 Aug 05:43 AM
PremiumPremiumStock takesStock Takes: What to watch out for this reporting seasonWill this month's company reporting season reveal a turnaround for the sharemarket?31 Jul 11:00 PM
WorldResearch reveals London’s worst areas for knife crimeTelegraph: Think-tank report said police focus should be on top 20 hotspots.30 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldHow IShowSpeed's chaotic visit became Lithuania's viral marketing gambleLithuania paid Speed's team $40,000, sparking debate on public funds.27 Jul 11:45 PM
New Zealand'Quite a bump': Rotorua lures more Auckland visitors'Now we are just getting the good word back out to New Zealand that it’s a safe town.'24 Jul 06:00 PM
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