Rebuilding Brand NZ post earthquake
Politicians, industry bodies and celebrities have been urging tourists to keep coming, with the message NZ is open for business.
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InterContinental pulls name out of Wgtn Holiday Inn
A big global hotel chain has pulled out of Wellington's $100 million Holiday Inn after a long-running dispute between management and investors.
Parker: Don't take RWC from us
Christchurch is "utterly" committed to holding its Rugby World Cup matches, and its citizens "will be far from pleased if they miss out on an event that has taken on a different meaning", Mayor Bob Parker said this morning.
Key: I want RWC in Christchurch
John Key says his "strong preference" is to hold Rugby World Cup games in Christchurch, and says it's still possible if AMI Stadium is fit for matches.
Christchurch earthquake: Hotel operators in dark while cordon remains
Christchurch hoteliers are waiting to assess the damage to tourist accommodation with about 3000 rooms behind the CBD cordon.
Rugby fans holding on to bookings, says Cup agent
A Rugby World Cup agent for package trips says nobody has cancelled following the earthquake but overseas fans will need reassurance about Christchurch's infrastructure.
Niue: A haven from the wind, yacht is optional
A friendly club, but don't visit when it blows from the west, writes Jim Eagles.
Fiji: Welcome to the last resort
Andrew Stone enjoys the experience of being marooned on a desert island in Fiji.
Watch: Whangārei hospitality community creates a disaster relief fund for Quail Cafe
The Whangārei hospitality community have created a disaster relief fund for the Quail Cafe. Video / Supplied
Swinging into action on Auckland's fairways
For a day of fresh air and fun, golf can't be beat. Graham Hepburn visits Auckland's courses.
<i>Brian Rudman</i>: Tourism icon forgotten in rush to tart up for World Cup
Hundreds of millions of dollars are being spent rebuilding Eden Park.
Air NZ adds new flights to China
Air New Zealand will be adding two new direct services each week to China from December, meaning it will have a direct service to China every day.
Smoking ban drags down Sky City result
A smoking ban at Sky City's Darwin casino has dragged profits down for the company.
<i>Jim Eagles</i>: With freedom comes responsibility
After digesting both sides of the debate, Jim Eagles believes there should be a uniform set of rules governing freedom camping.
Transport, surcharges keep overseas tourists away
Paul Henry and transport are among reasons overseas tourists don't like us.
Nelson: Intoxicating ride in hop country
There's a cold beer at the end of this tour, writes Victoria Clark.
Victoria: Exploring a coastal wilderness
Experience one of the world's best drives on foot, writes Josie Stanford.
Tourism Holdings to miss profit target, breach covenants
Tourism Holdings said it won't meet full-year profit guidance because forward bookings have been hit by the spate of floods and storms in Australia and softening tourism demand locally and in the UK.
Hotel hit by mixup
A luxury hotel in Queenstown claims a mix-up over online reviews has cost it a quarter of a million dollars.
Trouble in campground paradise
Is the Kiwi love affair with roughing it going through a tough patch? Lisa Bradley reports.