Closing times at 4am could put a dampener on RWC festivities but the Government says any changes would likely come in after 2011.

Freedom camping could become anything but under proposals designed to stop tourists disrespecting their surroundings.

Let's cut the rubbish that's being hyped about the Rugby World Cup and its effect on tourism, writes David Morris.

Estimates from the Ministry of Tourism point to lower numbers of British rugby fans traveling here for the 2011 World Cup.

Overseas visitors spent 1.7 million guest nights in commercial accommodation in February.

A new agreement gives Air NZ access to parts of the US not previously available with its current airline partners.

The Auckland Regional Council has been ordered to pay almost $100,000 to a developer.

A bid to set up a North Shore version of a Brazilian "love motel" has struck trouble after neighbouring businesses withdrew offers to hire out their carparking spaces on busy nights.

An Aussie couple who bought a Lotto ticket on a whim, while holidaying in NZ, are winging their way back across the Tasman to collect their $250,000 prize.

The opposition has seized on an article in the Economist which derides New Zealand's "clean, green" image as the Government continues to deal with fallout after Monday's mining plans announcement.

Environmental concerns versus a shrinking job market have left Thames locals split on the Govt's plan to open more Coromandel land to mining.