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Five-star hotel split brings two-star rates
At one desk, a hotel room will cost about $600 a night. A few steps away, an identical room will be just $99 a night.

Two star rooms at luxury hotel
One of New Zealand's top hotels has been largely downgraded to a two star hotel, with prices starting from $99 per night.

Ash casts cloud over ski operators
Industry sources are warning that the volcanic ash cloud's impact on the tourism sector will be serious if the disruptions continue much longer.

Mai Chen: Money talks but only Parliament can change the law
If money determines law and policy, then those with money will always win. But a democracy is supposed to be about the power of ideas and a good idea should be able to stand on its own feet without a cash inducement.

Auckland's $350m talk of the town
The Government is negotiating with SkyCity to build the country's largest convention centre in Auckland in exchange for changes to gambling regulations.

Convention centre estimated to bring $90m boost
The Government is negotiating with SkyCity to build a large international convention centre in Auckland.

Kiwi OE travels hurting tourism at home
NZ tourism operators are concerned about the effect Kiwis' overseas holidays are having at home.

Welcome to NZ... mind the grime
A hotel near Auckland Airport advertised as four star has been slammed for being filthy and having no hot water.

Aussies get Kiwis' SuperGold perks early
Australia's "silver nomads" holidaying in New Zealand will enjoy discounts on goods and services under a new reciprocal arrangement for SuperGold Card holders.

Quake drives large fall in guest nights
New Zealand and overseas guests spent 165,000 fewer guest nights in Canterbury during March.

The jumbo question: For or against Auckland's new elephants?
New elephants are coming to Auckland Zoo - but not everyone is happy about it. We look at the arguments for and against the council's $3.5 million new attractions

Northern Territory tourist dies after mozzie bite
A 19-year-old Canadian tourist has died after contracting one of Australia's most rare mosquito-borne diseases.