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Locals, anglers rue loss of top fishing spot
Access to one of NZ's top fishing rivers has been closed - upsetting local tourism operators and anglers throughout the country.
Auckland Airport expects 2011 profit rise
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.
Culinary hunting
A fervour for food led Lynn Huhtala to a new career guiding other foodies to delectable locations around town.
Tutukaka among top-rated coastlines
The Tutukaka Coast in Northland is one of the top three coastlines in the world, according to a prestigious travel magazine.
Oprah House not enough to lure Chinese
Australia is spending more than $4 million to bring the billionaire talk-show host to Sydney to stage her show in December.
A guide to guidebook realities
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.
$11,000 for World Cup hospitality
A state-of-the-art RWC pavilion at Eden Park will entertain up to 70,000 corporates and fans, who are expected to pay up to 11,000 each.
World Cup fans baulk at 'rip off' room prices
Irish rugby fans are being urged to boycott "rip-off" Auckland hotels.
Board passes up name bid
Eden Park's bosses have passed up a naming rights opportunity.
<i>Hobbit</i> loss 'devastating' for NZ tourism
Losses to the tourism industry would be well into the millions if The Hobbit films are not shot here, an expert has warned.
To market, to market to buy ... everything
Auckland's farmers' markets are booming, but don't forget the city's traditional markets.
Big downturn in British tourists
September arrivals for British visitors were the lowest in a decade, Statistics NZ figures show.
What will happen to Hobbiton?
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.
Labour weekend surcharge warning for business
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.
Powerball winner asks for privacy
The winner of the $28.7m Lotto Powerball prize is 'taking their time' deciding what to do, New Zealand Lotteries says.
<i>Gill South</i>: Massage works on many levels
A regular massage can do wonders for your emotional and physical wellbeing, says Gill South.
$28m Lotto Powerball prize claimed
The biggest Lotto Powerball prize in NZ Lotteries' history has been claimed.
Lion Man's fans call for his return
Supporters of Lion Man Craig Busch have mounted a campaign in support of him, after the death of a tiger at Zion Wildlife Gardens.
Services sector shrugs off mid-year slump
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.