Queenstown's tourism industry has been given a huge boost with the opening of two Hilton-operated hotels.

Rugby World Cup fans wanting to hire campervans face a shock.

At one desk, a hotel room will cost about $600 a night. A few steps away, an identical room will be just $99 a night.

One of New Zealand's top hotels has been largely downgraded to a two star hotel, with prices starting from $99 per night.

New Zealand and overseas guests spent 165,000 fewer guest nights in Canterbury during March.

The first thing I do when I enter a new hotel room isn't to go straight to the window to check out the view, test-bounce the bed or look into the bathroom to see whether the toiletries are Molton Brown or Gilchrist & Soames.

Kauri Cliffs, Northland's most exclusive address, is known for its golf course, but has so much more to offer, writes Catherine Smith.

This five-star luxury lodge delivers a taste of affluence amongst gorgeous surroundings.

For further information see kauricliffs.com.

The minimum $190 per week rent for a Government-supplied campervan in earthquake-hit Christchurch is affordable, Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says.

Finding a cheap place to stay was part if the fun, says Rhys Davies.

Matakauri Lodge offers royal treatment in a laidback setting, writes Michele Hewitson.

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel is making a grand comeback after temporarily closing in 2008.

Charlie Sheen is reportedly not welcome at a number of top New York hotels.