Auckland International Airport says it is expecting net profit in a range from $112 million to $118m for the 2011 financial year, when one-off items are excluded.

A fervour for food led Lynn Huhtala to a new career guiding other foodies to delectable locations around town.

The Tutukaka Coast in Northland is one of the top three coastlines in the world, according to a prestigious travel magazine.

Australia is spending more than $4 million to bring the billionaire talk-show host to Sydney to stage her show in December.

The latest Lonely Planet guide to New Zealand came out the other day with the usual flutter of controversy over descriptions of the Bay of Islands as over-hyped, Hamilton as dull and Kiwis as eager-to-please.

Irish rugby fans are being urged to boycott "rip-off" Auckland hotels.

Eden Park's bosses have passed up a naming rights opportunity.

Imported vehicles suffer severe damage before arriving in NZ.

Auckland's farmers' markets are booming, but don't forget the city's traditional markets.

Losses to the tourism industry would be well into the millions if The Hobbit films are not shot here, an expert has warned.

Hobbiton has put Matamata on the map, but with production of The Hobbit shifting overseas, the town's future as a tourist hub is in jeopardy.

The Commerce Commission is warning businesses not to mislead customers when applying a surcharge on goods and services ahead of this weekend's Labour Day holiday.

The winner of the $28.7m Lotto Powerball prize is 'taking their time' deciding what to do, New Zealand Lotteries says.

A regular massage can do wonders for your emotional and physical wellbeing, says Gill South.

The biggest Lotto Powerball prize in NZ Lotteries' history has been claimed.

Supporters of Lion Man Craig Busch have mounted a campaign in support of him, after the death of a tiger at Zion Wildlife Gardens.

New Zealand's services sector expanded last month, an early indication the economy may be returning to growth after stalling in the middle of the year.

There are two guaranteed winners from Saturday night's record lottery draw - a mystery winner and the NZ Lotteries Commission.