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Sports major gainer from pokies
New Zealand's most popular sports have taken nearly $1 billion in gambling proceeds in the last seven years, records show.
Jetstar adds to fleet, hires new staff
Budget airline Jetstar has announced it is expanding its New Zealand operations, with the addition of one new plane and the hiring of an extra 50 people.
For sale: A friendly woman ghost
A hotel haunted by a ghost who likes tall men is for sale.
Cruising rides a wave
This summer will be New Zealand's busiest cruise season yet in what is the fastest-growing region for the sector in the world.
Greek island playground mirrors country's rich-poor divide
On a jetty alongside the town beach a loud phone call disturbs the peace of a handful of Spetses residents lying in the sun before taking their daily swim - one free pleasure still available to all.
Chinese tourism market ripe for the picking
It is more important than ever that New Zealand lifts the quality of its holiday experiences for Chinese visitors, says Tourism New Zealand.