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Cup homes hit $20,000 per week
Rugby fans are paying up to $20,000 a week for Auckland homes during the World Cup as officials warn against opportunism.
Queenstown loves Bollywood luv story
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.
RWC business club aims to tap well-heeled sport tourists
A match-making business club for RWC tourists plans to help New Zealand companies make contact with the influx of well-heeled fans.
China warns tourists on Auckland crime
China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued an advisory on its website, warning its citizens about rising crime and theft in Auckland.
Rugby bill sets up clear run to Cup
Liquor licences and event and planning approvals could be fast-tracked under a proposed law aimed at ensuring the Rugby World Cup runs smoothly.
Fiji military seize Bridgecorp's Momi Bay resort
Bridgecorp's receivers are investigating what to do after the Fijian military regime seized the failed Momi Bay resort against its wishes.
Kiwis set to reap big RWC dividend
Next year thousands of cashed-up rugby-going foreigners will invade NZ shores.But how much will they be prepared to pay for a comfy bed and their own kitchen during the World Cup?
Barcelona: Prankster draws a line with tourists
A mystery graffiti protester is dividing Barcelona's old quarter streets into separate lanes for the tourists and the "normal" Barcelonans.
Fun on the slopes as Turoa opens
Jason Price spent a freezing night in his car so he could be among the first snowboarders on Turoa's slopes yesterday.
Court fills with sobs over guilty verdict
Alistair McWhannell has been found guilty of manslaughter in the bridge-swinging death of Massey University student Catherine Peters.
Euro travel tax could hit NZ tourism
Will a new European climate change travel tax damage NZ tourism?