Auckland can expect a boost of millions to the economy with a record number of cruise ships hitting our shores.

On the floor of a conference about conferences, there's excitement mixed with a measure of frustration.

Chris Roberts is no stranger to being in the firing line.

Kiwi music lovers could be in for more big name international acts under new visa laws due to come into force in November, a tourism body says.

A chain stretched across an entrance to the Hole in the Rock scenic marine attraction in the Bay of Islands has been removed after being deemed a navigational hazard.

Bus operator InterCity Group is launching overnight and day cruises from Auckland aboard a 44m vessel from September.

Chinese tourists are spending more time travelling overseas, with New Zealand in their top three "wanting to visit" destinations.

Britain is to build a commercial spaceport that will be used to launch manned missions and commercial satellites.

New Zealand's annual migration rose to its highest in more than a decade, gaining a net 36,400 migrants in the year through May.

Edward Gamson was looking forward to viewing the Moorish architecture of Granada. Instead, he was seated on a plane to Grenada. Now he's suing British Airways.

New Zealand recorded a $1.4 billion current account surplus in the March quarter, the largest ever.

This year's NRL Nines tournament has delivered a healthy $9.35 million back in to the Auckland economy - more than double the expected return.

New Zealanders are the lousiest tippers when travelling overseas according to a global survey by travel firm Expedia.

Car rental companies and airlines could do more to advise tourists about driving in New Zealand, say a visiting American couple.

Editorial: Not many tourism proposals deserve to fail on their artist's impression but the Fiordland monorail did.

A controversial landing trial into Auckland Airport will be restarted next year, a report recommends - but with a higher altitude over certain suburbs.

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.

The long-running 100% Pure New Zealand brand campaign is in for a revamp, emphasising Maori culture.

Spending by tourists is up 18 per cent in the past year as the tourism industry continues its recovery from tough times.

Kiwis leaving for Australia fell to a record low boosting net migration to levels the Reserve Bank says will help drive up house prices and stoke inflation.

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.

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 New Zealand and Tourism New Zealand will extend a $20 million marketing partnership to promote the country in key overseas markets.

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.