Air New Zealand is increasing capacity on its flights from Auckland to Perth by 70 seats.

The tourism industry is gathering in Queenstown for its annual sales pitch to buyers from around the world, with high hopes the Hobbit movies will prove an irresistible lure to tourists.

KiwiRail is slashing the number of trips its Overlander train service takes between Auckland and Wellington.

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.

International gamblers rolling into Auckland to spend big bucks at SkyCity will soon be enjoying five-star hospitality on the high seas.

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