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Locals ready to ground renewed Thames airport bid
The British Government is poised to reopen the vexed and controversial debate over the expansion of air travel in southeast England.
Bikes bring more money than wood from Rotorua forest
The economic value of mountainbiking in Rotorua's Whakarewarewa Forest has been estimated at five times its annual timber revenue.
Christchurch 'one of NZ's most exciting cities' - Lonely Planet
Travel experts at Lonely Planet are encouraging tourists to spend some time in Christchurch.
Cup hype could kick off British tourism surge
Online flight searches indicate New Zealand may be experiencing a resurgence as a tourist destination among the British public.
Winding tracks open to pedal-power
Herald reporters have been out and about testing New Zealand's ultimate recreational cycling experience for a five-part summer series beginning today.
Queenstown jetboat stoush ends with $320k costs order
One of Queenstown's most established tourism operators, Kawarau Jet, has been ordered to pay $320,500 in costs after it campaigned against a rival jet boat company.
Ten-year plan aims to double value of Auckland tourism
Strategy targets Australian and Asian travellers in bid to bring in $6 billion.
Campaign launched to bring tourists back to Bay of Plenty
A new tourism campaign to bring people back to the Bay of Plenty, after the stranding of the Rena, is being planned.
Kiwis stay home during World Cup - accommodation numbers fall
New Zealanders stayed home in droves during October, meaning that despite a jump in Rugby World Cup visitors, guest nights for the accommodation sector fell.
Air passengers hit with UK tax hike
The British Government announced overnight that the UK Air Passenger Duty (APD) will increase by eight per cent next April.
Air NZ kills off controversial puppet Rico (+video)
Rico, Air New Zealand's controversial puppet, has been killed off by Air New Zealand's advertising team.
Institute slashes NZ growth forecast
NZIER says a rapidly worsening global economy will depress New Zealand's fledgling recovery and keep interest rates on hold until 2013.
Christchurch Airport buys Antarctic Centre
Christchurch International Airport has announced that it has bought the International Antarctic Centre.