Disaster or 'grief' tourism: a travel trend sweeping the world, proving there's no scene so grim that hordes of tourists won't want to visit and take photos.

Australian Lord of the Rings fans have accused Kiwis of exploiting tourists by overcharging for tours of the major movie attraction.

DoC has indicated it will approve a concession to build a 43km monorail through conservation land, subject to public submissions.

Fiordland National Park is at risk of being turned into a theme park warn opponents of a proposed monorail.

Mike Hosking stood to gain up to $48,000 this year in cash and perks from casino giant SkyCity, according to financial information obtained by the Herald on Sunday.

The largest privately owned residential yacht on earth, aptly called The World, will anchor at Whitianga tomorrow.

Local tourism was up more than 10pc ast year, with business travel booming 31 per cent.

Utilico Investments, a UK investor managed by Infratil director Duncan Saville's ICM, has bought a 7.1 per cent stake in Tourism Holdings.

Christchurch Airport is working on a replacement for the AirAsia X services, due to end this year.

It is often said that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Not so, perhaps, when it comes to ancient Hindu temples.