We stayed put for the rugby but now cashed-up Kiwis are heading off on European jaunts.

Pretty much only one thing has remained constant during the debate over a cruise-ship terminal appropriate for Auckland.

Visitor numbers climbed by more than a quarter in September as an inflow of people for the Rugby World Cup arrived in New Zealand.

The hotel which has welcomed celebrity guests from Coco Chanel to Diana, Princess of Wales, is closing for two years.

Bold claim comes after a gathering of "Yeti experts" in Siberia's Kemerovo region.

The departure of hotel operator Westin from Auckland strengthens the position of Hilton Auckland, a hotel consultant says.

Rotorua campground owners are upset that Rugby World Cup fans are parking up campervans at the lakefront - and not heading to their businesses.