Auckland Airport has delayed construction of its new runway for a second time, a move it says will save the company $12m.

Air NZ is denying Australian reports that it poised to buy a stake in rival Virgin Blue.

Guys, just 14 months out from the 2011 Rugby World Cup, you are sleep-walking into acquiring such an unwanted reputation worldwide.

Queensland theme park operators are being tipped as possible bidders for south Auckland's Rainbow's End.

Budget airline Jetstar says new Australia - Queenstown flights will begin in December.

The World Cup has had a positive spin-off for South African society.

A 10pc fall in the number of nights New Zealanders spent in short term commercial accommodation in May, led to an overall 6pc fall in total guest nights.

Price gouging and lack of spending on Fiji's infrastructure could see it reined in by increasingly popular neighbours, travel writers warn.

Eden Park Bed and Breakfast, which has quoted rugby fans sky-high prices for World Cup accommodation, is for sale.

Questions are being raised as to what benefit Auckland International Airport will get from buying a quarter stake in Queenstown airport.

Decode the spa circuit and cross the pretenders off your list, writes Janetta Mackay.

New Zealand is seeking to make its mark on the global spa industry, writes Janetta Mackay.

New commercial property projects worth $29 million have been confirmed for the business district at Auckland Airport.

Beware strikers - employers can strike back with a lockout.

Rugby fans are paying up to $20,000 a week for Auckland homes during the World Cup as officials warn against opportunism.