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World's worst tippers: Kiwis
New Zealanders are the lousiest tippers when travelling overseas according to a global survey by travel firm Expedia.
Tourists call for better driving tips
Car rental companies and airlines could do more to advise tourists about driving in New Zealand, say a visiting American couple.
Calls for action over quad bike death
The uncle of an Australian tourist who died after falling from a quad bike has backed pursuing legal action against the adventure tour company, despite it going into liquidation.
Drunken tourist's early morning dip
A German tourist swam from Tauranga Harbour to Mount Maunganui after a night on the town.
Editorial: Rejection of Fiordland monorail right call
Editorial: Not many tourism proposals deserve to fail on their artist's impression but the Fiordland monorail did.
Auckland's plane route: New approach
A controversial landing trial into Auckland Airport will be restarted next year, a report recommends - but with a higher altitude over certain suburbs.
Bright Kiwi students really going places
An app concept that lets travellers plan, book and pay for a holiday tailored to their age, preferences and mood has earned four Kiwi students a trip of their own - to France.
Campaign's 100% Pure revamp
The long-running 100% Pure New Zealand brand campaign is in for a revamp, emphasising Maori culture.
Airline, Tourism NZ extend partnership
Air New Zealand and Tourism New Zealand will extend a $20 million marketing partnership to promote the country in important markets over the next year.
Skifield invests for long run
Owners of The Remarkables skifield are laying long-life cast-iron piping throughout the trails in what they call a vote of confidence in the future of the ski business.
Air NZ - Tourism NZ partnership extended
Air New Zealand and Tourism New Zealand will extend a $20 million marketing partnership to promote the country in key overseas markets.
Auckland's $7b plan to pull in tourists
Seaplanes, America's Cup yacht charters and the Auckland Harbour Bridge SkyPath are among forecast visitor experiences tipped to boost the city's tourism income.
Competition rising for NZ tourism firms
New Zealand tourism operators face increased competition from other countries for their slice of the $1.6 trillion of spending by international travellers.
Queenstown welcome mat out for rich-list jets
A new mini-terminal has been opened in Queenstown to handle an increase in the number of private jets coming to the resort town.
China Business: Shared vision takes flight
Tourism industry players are seeing the benefits of joining forces for the China market, writes Fran O'Sullivan.
Dunedin $100m hotel plans scrapped
Plans for a $100 million waterfront hotel in Dunedin have been scrapped and the developers' partnership with the council has descended into acrimony.
Tough times on tourism trail
Salam Abdullah repeats a single English phrase while leading tourists across the sandy, sun-blasted slopes above Cairo's Giza pyramids.
Peter Calder: Gracious guides 100% Pure gold
Masako Shinagawa has walked the Milford Track 188 times. I think. My eyes glazed over when she got to the "one hundred and eighty ..."
Northland tops holiday hot list
Northland is the most popular summer holiday destination, according to an Automobile Association survey.
Chinese investments approved
Chinese companies are stepping up New Zealand investment after two big approvals were granted.
Middle Earth tourism up
A successful Middle- earth marketing campaign appears to be driving a resurgence in Western visitors to New Zealand, according to a new report.
Tourism chiefs hope for $41b revenue +video
A decade ago tourism revenue was growing at around 6 per cent a year. Average spending per visitor was close to $3000 and international tourism topped dairy as our top export earner.
Tourism safety checks hit snag
An overhaul of adventure tourism safety rules ordered by Prime Minister John Key has hit trouble - and a grieving father is furious.
Kiwi hotels lead way in recovery
New Zealand hotel prices have risen at a faster rate than in other parts of the world but the high Kiwi dollar is helping bring down room rates in many places overseas.
Shark tourism gets tougher regulation
Great white shark tourism operators will be need to have a permit in the same way as for whale, dolphin and seal watching, the Government has announced.