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.

The challenge is there for Brazil to host a great World Cup finals in four years time.

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.

Auckland International Airport is now the owner of 24.9pc of Queenstown Airport, in a $27.7m deal with Queenstown Lakes District Council.

Auckland - and particularly Queen St - are taking a pasting on social media from disappointed visitors.

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.

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

NZ is set to reap the benefits as the country's premier tourist resort features in a Bollywood blockbuster expected to be seen by 150 million people.