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Flying Jetstar’s world-first route between NZ and Australia
The airline's latest year-round flight gives Kiwis a new 'shortcut to the tropics'.
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.
Seeing out another summer - Peketa Campground to stay open under iwi management
Campers and long-term residents had been on edge, with concerns a closure was imminent.
Fireworks, free concerts and festivals to usher in Christchurch’s winter
Winter events are set to be in full force throughout the city.
Luxury hostels? Why Drifter bunk rooms are stepping up the dorm room game
Bunk beds are back, and flashier than you remember.
Big events, bright spotlight: Christchurch lines up for the big dance
The major events industry is worth about $700m a year - Christchurch is back in the game.
Watch: The surprising NZ destination dubbed the 'Surfer's Paradise' for Kiwis
In and out of the water, this city has it all.
'The land of cute': Cabin crew help drive tourist numbers at alpaca business
The herd of 170 of the gentle animals in Akaroa is a magnet for tourists.
Christchurch's best bars to escape the winter chill
With cold weather on the horizon, here are seven bars to get cosy in Christchurch.
The many benefits of travelling to Christchurch with your family
Christchurch offers the best of both worlds for children little and large.
‘Lord of the Wings’ name for eatery rejected by Tolkien estate
Jesse Holmes will instead try for 'Lord of da Wings' or something similar next year.
Hotel rates rebound but there's an oversupply of luxury rooms in one city
Christchurch, Taupō and Nelson-Marlborough lead the way with revenue per room.
Cathay Pacific returns to Christchurch - what’s next in NZ?
Airline has been flying here for 40 years
I'm a travel writer. Here's why I chose this Kiwi town for a honeymoon
Of all the possible destinations, no one guessed I'd choose this one.
How NZ can win in high stakes battle for business events worth $2.7 trillion
If you're running the second best meeting in your field, you're in danger of extinction.
Restaurant with no set opening hours or menu booming
'It’s very unique and he hasn’t put up prices since 2014.'
Out of the rubble: The secret of the tourism rebuild in Christchurch
"We were unlucky but lucky, we had a blank canvas" - how the city is rebuilding.
Suite life: Return of Singapore Airlines' superjumbo brings back ultra-luxury
Flights to Christchurch are being boosted with hope more capacity will keep airfares down.
Why the Island Hills Station walking track is your next backcountry adventure
Whether two legs or four, this historic high country station welcomes walkers.
Christchurch mayoral debate - Mauger vs Meates in battle for votes
David Meates and Phil Mauger will each make their case for why they should get the job.
Open call for young Kiwi explorers to ski to South Pole
NZAHT is looking for young Kiwi and Norwegian explorers to follow in Amundsen's tracks.
Person critically injured at Dunedin hotel, support offered to staff
A nearby resident said they heard an "extremely" loud bang.
How Queenstown hotels suffered during Covid-19
The South Island town recorded the lowest annual occupancy among big tourist cities.
Bringing Kiwis to Queenstown for their OE
'Kiwi OE' will provide workers guaranteed jobs and accommodation in the hope they'll stay.
Sell-out of Queenstown 'sugar bowl' chairs to lift local charities
The $150 sugar bowl chairs were sold within hours on Friday morning.
Focus Live: Ministers confident ‘heavily impacted’ Queenstown will get appropriate Govt. funding
Focus Live: Queenstown Mayor Jim Boult believes that Queenstown will be the hardest hit with the economic fallout of coronavirus, but ministers assure that the $12.1b government support package will provide relief to the tourism industry. Video / James Allan