Australian gay and lesbian couples are already lining up to marry in New Zealand, with marriage equality advocates estimating it will pump millions into the economy.

One leader says some of the Government's $158 million boost for promoting tourism should stay in this country.

Auckland city's tourism and economic development body is hoping for a big return from a major conference for travel industry leaders from around the world.

With more than 1.1 million passenger days spent in New Zealand, the country's ports have survived the biggest cruise season on record - but only just.

A national appeal to help a cash strapped government department will get underway today.

A Government-commissioned report into the booming Chinese tourism market finds visa processes should be streamlined to encourage travel by "low risk" high-spending visitors.

Like many, I have the occasional dream in which I've arrived somewhere - usually on a form of public transport - stark naked.

Air New Zealand has announced it will be getting rid of standby fares and says the move is driven by customer demand.

Increasing the price of using national parks has been ruled out by the Department of Conservation as a way of making money.

Auckland hotels have had a year of steady trading with leisure, corporate and conference business returning to normal patterns following Rugby World Cup in 2011.

Peter Dunne has sent a "time bomb warning" to Prime Minister John Key, saying his "cut through" approach risks becoming "a major problem".

A superyacht service business says the country is not doing enough to promote high end tourism.

The one thing that stood out to me is the sheer number of tourists that Waiheke pumps through each day, especially over summer, writes Dita De Boni.

Prime Minister John Key has backed away from statements to Parliament about SkyCity hatching a land deal with TVNZ.

TVNZ says it has had no approach from SkyCity to buy its land for the proposed convention centre, contrary to the Prime Minister's assurances yesterday.