Behind Wellington's back, Lonely Planet has been playing footsie with its big sexy northern bro.

Gill South eases aching bones with a hot stone massage.

The Christchurch earthquake back in September caused plenty of grief down there, but it also had a rather nasty effect on this particular Aucklander.

The long-term lease and boutique visitor accommodation business within Queenstown's historic Eichardt's Private Hotel looks set to be bought for less than $1 million by American billionaire Julian Robertson.

Kiwis flying out of the United Kingdom face hefty fare increases after an increase in British departure taxes that could cost up to $355.

Tourism NZ has slammed a 55 per cent increase in the flight tax tourists from the United Kingdom will have to pay to fly to our shores.

A backlash against big spikes in departure tax for people travelling on long-haul flights from Britain has gone global.

Wellington is voted the fourth top city in the world to visit next year, but Auckland misses out.

Access to one of NZ's top fishing rivers has been closed - upsetting local tourism operators and anglers throughout the country.

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.