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18,800 people booked for NZICC; anaesthetists, ophthalmologists the latest

Anaesthetists to meet April 30-May 5, ophthalmologists November 5-9 next year.

'Heartbeat of the lake': Iconic paddleboat set for comeback

Damon Hagaman bought and restored the dry-docked boat with help from local volunteers.

Watch: New Cook Strait ferry sails into Wellington, greeted with a 'tug spray'

Chocolate fish and coffee was on offer for those watching the arrival.

Opinion: A brief 700-year history of overtourism

The point is to prevent local irritation over bad behaviour from going madly off track.

New heights: Skyline Enterprises' pre-tax profit doubles to $61m

The business' operations in Queenstown have reached new heights, but its casino is down.

Inside the new luxury eatery blending Central Otago's history and cuisine

Fine dining restaurant is a nod to gold mining history and Chinese immigrants of the area.

'Uber in the sky': Can competing gondolas fix Queenstown's traffic woes?

Two $200m-plus aerial transit proposals are promising a unique fix.

Council votes to trial opening Splash Planet next winter - without the pools

It'll run at a reduced entry price, with no pools open.

Air New Zealand to fly to Western Sydney from 2027

The new Western Sydney International will be a 24-hour airport.

Govt funds e-bike charging to boost Hawke's Bay trail tourism

The Government will fund six e-bike chargers on Hawke’s Bay Trails.

Why fewer cruise ships may not mean fewer tourists for 'popular' stop

The region expects 87 cruise ships next season across 74 dates.

Minister announces multimillion-dollar plan to increase tourism numbers

The Government wants to restore international visitor arrivals to their 2019 levels.

Fletcher begins marathon court case against subbies over SkyCity convention centre fire

Fletcher alleges the fire was caused by the subcontractors, who are in turn defending.

Govt makes another investment into tourism marketing

It's predicted to lead to another 72,000 visitors.

'Poor Fletcher Building' - analyst on legal action from SkyCity on NZICC

Poor Fletcher Building. This is what we have come to expect all the time - Swanepoel

SkyCity suing Fletcher Building for $330m over convention centre delays

SkyCity tried to resolve claims by agreement but said it was unable to do so.