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International tourism hits $12.2b, still 14% below pre-Covid levels
Visitor numbers to NZ rose 4.3% to 3.32 million, which is 86% of pre-pandemic levels.
How Christchurch's new stadium is redefining event hospitality
Interest submissions for the stadium's offerings closed Friday and were ‘oversubscribed’.
Tourism industry leaders push to get more Chinese visitors to NZ
That market has still only returned to around 60% of pre-Covid levels.
Airlines, airports welcome visa change for foreign language speakers
Airline supply issues, bevy of charges could be dragging down tourism recovery, some say.
'Largest portfolio' – $600m+ deal for seven NZ hotels to be sold
Hotels in Auckland, Rotorua, Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown are to be sold.
Airfares too high? Take the bus, InterCity says ahead of new electric bus launch
A new electric city bus is coming. Long-haul EV buses may be viable in a year or so too.
$5m expansion planned for NZ's historic Tuakau Hotel
The hotel has been in the Tuakau community for 150 years.
Richard Prebble: Why NZ's trade with Brazil remains limited
OPINION: Navigating Brazil's complex market for New Zealand businesses.
'Alternative to a rusting hulk': Relief over Icon finishing Seascape
'Well done, Icon. The city will be behind you.' - Shane Brealey, Simplicity Living MD.
Business travellers want more face-to-face action
Video calls not cutting it for companies wanting to build strong bonds, travel firm says.
$135m distributed last year by iwi to members
Distributions paid have increased by around 35% in the last five years: Phil Barry, TDB.
$1b hub’s big payoff: NZ’s convention centre gears for economic impact
In a strong showing of early success, nine events have been announced for 15,500 people.
‘Thursday is the new Friday’: How Auckland’s nightlife is evolving
Auckland faces a major shortfall in funding for large events.
Auckland Airport aims for growth as travel nears pre-Covid levels
The new terminal development is essential to the long-term future of Auckland Airport.
Asset values up only $100m since 2022: New report on 10 biggest iwi
Most iwi had positive financial returns in 2024, an improvement on 2023: latest report
The thrill of a luge ride: Skyline expanding in six countries
From its first gondola in Queenstown in 1967, Skyline is now a global luge business.
Boutique Kiwi travel operator acquires Aussie rival
Beyond the Blue owner Steve Pleciak said the move was an opportunity to grow in Australia.
Auckland Airport runway getting a major overhaul
Auckland Airport needs to repair parts of the runway and nearby taxiways, and will build a new domestic jet terminal. Video / Auckland Airport
Card payments: Unlikely contenders unite in call for surcharge ban
Deadline day in push to lower fees.