What to do in Wellington this summer
Where to stay, what to eat, and what to do in the capital this summer.
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Carrington Resort: A high-end dream turned nightmare
The future of a resort plagued with community issues and lawsuits looks dire.
Council closes popular Dunedin cafe
A popular Dunedin cafe was paid almost $700,000 by the council to close its doors. Video / ODT
Fi Greig's culinary journey redefines local dining
Fi Greig has been involved in the culinary scene for about 17 years.
Focus: Cafe owner’s stolen truck returned with sorry note
Varun Chada couldn't believe his eyes when his truck reappeared four days after it was stolen. Video / Ben Dickens Focus Reporter / Chereè Kinnear
From butcher to hotel-maker: The Kiwi boss at global giant Marriott
And the connection he'd like to make with the All Blacks.
The Chronicle Q&A: Dale Pullen
Pullen is keen to see a four- or five-star hotel open in the city.
Community gets chance to meet company behind major project proposed for Paraparaumu Beach
The proposed project is a five-storey hotel and apartments.
‘I fell in love’: Zennon Wijlens on his 20-year rise to becoming NZ’s top chef
He needed a job after high school - so he went into a cafe and asked for one.
Editorial: Has tourism become a dirty word?
OPINION: Sector is recovering, but international spending only half that before Covid.
Luxury v squalor as Rome slips into degradation
New York Times: Streets overflow with garbage, while hotels shine with ornate gold.
Spot the Kiwi in the South France: Locals say it's a dead giveaway
Live like a local in Provence, but first, you must look like one.
Chateau Tongariro’s tangled web of cost traps taxpayers
What, we must ask ourselves, is the grande dame worth?
Avenue Hotel bouncing back after fire
While it's been “a trying time”, a lot of bookings are coming in for the summer months.
Good punt: SkyCity hits turaround, CEO's pay up
Remember the blaze back in 2019? The company expects a $657.1m fire insurance payout.
Furious blaze destroys vacant Napier lodge
In minutes, 40 metres of century-old Marine Parade frontage was ablaze.
Sid's story: From waiting tables to owning a multi-award-winning restaurant
"If you don’t have a passion for food, service, and hospitality, it’s not your game."
Review: Salerno's treasure - stay in an Airbnb built on 2nd century Roman ruins
The perfect base to explore Italy's southern region.
Napier’s Central Fire Station Bistro named best regional restaurant in NZ
Pacifica, in Napier, was again awarded three hats and Teresa's Cocktail Bar also won big.
Work under way to repair Ōhakune motel fire damage
The hotel is planned to be fully repaired by the end of the week.
Accommodation rates in Whanganui 10 per cent above national average
The occupancy rate was also around 10 per cent higher than the same month in 2022.
Whanganui tops tourism growth tables two months in a row
The growth comes at a time when tourism is usually quieter in the region.
Is a hostel just for youths? No longer.
Why staying in hostels when you're an older traveller is an easy way to save money.
Shelly Bay fire: Local pub helps out cafe closed for months
Cafe owners' faces lit up at the chance to open after being closed for months.
High stakes: What tourism businesses need to do to cash in on $37b of spending
Firms warned they can't rely on pre-pandemic tactics.
They bought a dilapidated building and created one of NZ’s rising B&Bs
'It’s the best decision we have made. We have absolutely no regrets.'
Tea towels spontaneously combust, gutting popular restaurant
Tea towels spontaneously ignited after going through a clothes dryer, investigator says.
The Premium Debate: Visa changes have turned 'the clock back 70 years'
The topic of visa changes prompted debate among subscribers.
'My legs just gave way': Owner's horror as fire rips through popular restaurant
"You built dreams upon it - to see it all going up in smoke is pretty heart-wrenching."
More than 1000 bed nights during the Black Sticks games in Whangārei
Black Sticks men's and women's teams to play Australia next month
This Coachella Valley resort has 41 pools, 100 types of tequila, and a star-studded legacy
The Life Aquatic: For the ultimate resort experience, just add 41 pools.
How to negotiate a fair pay agreement
The new deals will affect thousands of businesses, even many small ones.
8 things you can't miss out on while on a luxury cruise ship
From spa bliss to helicopter thrills: cruise experiences that exude luxury.
Whanganui domestic visitor spending top of the table
This data continued the district's positive economic trends.