AirlinesMiddle Earth tourism upA successful Middle- earth marketing campaign appears to be driving a resurgence in Western visitors to New Zealand, according to a new report.27 Mar 03:15 PM
TourismTourism chiefs hope for $41b revenue +videoA decade ago tourism revenue was growing at around 6 per cent a year. Average spending per visitor was close to $3000 and international tourism topped dairy as our top export earner.23 Mar 06:30 PM
New ZealandTourism safety checks hit snagAn overhaul of adventure tourism safety rules ordered by Prime Minister John Key has hit trouble - and a grieving father is furious.08 Mar 04:30 PM
TourismKiwi hotels lead way in recoveryNew Zealand hotel prices have risen at a faster rate than in other parts of the world but the high Kiwi dollar is helping bring down room rates in many places overseas.04 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandShark tourism gets tougher regulationGreat white shark tourism operators will be need to have a permit in the same way as for whale, dolphin and seal watching, the Government has announced.28 Feb 01:47 AM
AirlinesBig spenders love it hereThey have superyachts, choppers and personal staff at their disposal - and New Zealand tops their list as a holiday destination. Ultra-wealthy travellers.22 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Gorilla war on Qantas' competitorsThe reason the Australian national airline is in such a deep funk comes down to the failure of its own business strategy and tactical manoeuvring, writes Fran O'Sullivan.18 Feb 04:30 PM
BusinessChina Southern Dreamliner arrives in ChristchurchFootage of the arrival of the first direct flight from Guangzhou into the South Island this week. 228 Chinese visitors were flown here to celebrate Chinese New Year and marked the first time a Dreamliner has flown commercially to Christchurch, highlighting the increasing numbers of Chinese visitors choosing the South Island over the north.Watch04 Feb 12:59 AM
New ZealandKiwi faces front Oz tourism campaignWell-known NZ actors Craig Hall and Sara Wiseman have been recruited by Tourism Western Australia in a domestic marketing campaign to promote the region to the rest of the country.01 Feb 04:30 PM
BDBDTourismChinese travel regulations trim tourist numbersNew Chinese regulations have prompted a drop-off in tourists coming to NZ, though the local industry says visitors will get a better experience.30 Jan 09:46 PM
TourismTourist arrivals hit recordTourists are arriving in record numbers but the high New Zealand dollar is crimping spending.30 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandTree-hit tourists offered $1400 for carA Netherlands-based travel agent has done what Queenstown's council would not - offered $1400 to two tourists whose car was crushed by a tree in the town.27 Jan 10:04 PM
New ZealandCar crushed? Um, want a free bungy?Two German travellers whose car was written off after being crushed by a tree on council land aren't impressed by the offer of a free bungy in compensation.26 Jan 08:50 PM
KahuBoaties free to enter disputed gap, trust saysMore protests possible as trust tries to get tourist vessels to pay for access to Hole in the Rock.20 Jan 04:30 PM
AirlinesAir NZ unveils big Singapore Air dealAir NZ will form a deep alliance with Singapore Airlines, resuming flights to the southeast Asian country and gaining access to the Singaporean carrier's huge regional market.16 Jan 12:38 AM
OpinionToby ManhireToby Manhire: The moa peril, and other tips for tourists in NZWhatever you do, never, ever attempt to feed a moa, warns Toby Manhire. The domesticated varieties might only bite you. The feral roadside moa, however, can be deadly.09 Jan 08:30 PM
KahuTourist hotspot in blockade threatA blockade at the entrance to Hole in the Rock is being considered as part of a long-running row over money and mana.07 Jan 04:30 PM
TourismFewer kiwis drifting across the TasmanNew Zealand's inbound migration remained elevated in November as new migrants kept arriving and fewer locals drifted across the Tasman.19 Dec 10:38 PM
TourismQueenstown property market outpaces European rivalsQueenstown has emerged as an international heavyweight in the luxury ski resort property market, with new research showing property price growth in the tourist town outstripping traditional high-flying destinations in Europe and the US.15 Dec 09:26 PM
AirlinesAir New Zealand tips 20pc earnings jumpAir New Zealand says its on track to boost earnings by 20 per cent for the first half of the year.10 Dec 12:30 AM
New ZealandVandals cause $5k damage on trailVandals have targeted the Beaumont section of the new Clutha Gold Trail, causing thousands of dollars' damage.05 Dec 08:59 PM
New ZealandNew Kiwis add to our diversityOur latest batch of citizens are embracing the multicultural nature of the country they now call home.03 Dec 04:30 PM
TourismKey: We need big-spender touristsMarket changing, report finds, and while numbers are growing future is in visitors who want to stay longer.26 Nov 04:30 PM
TourismTourism firms hunt hard for staff: reportTourism firms find it up to 15 per cent more difficult finding staff than the New Zealand average, according to a government report.26 Nov 04:30 PM
TourismChina law changes tourist mixSigns of higher-spending visitors and longer trips after Chinese travel sellers told to offer better quality packages.26 Nov 04:30 PM
