A $400m "little NZ" to be built in China will create up to 600 Kiwi jobs and open up "unprecedented" opportunities, say Maori involved.

Tourism NZ's globe-trotting 100 per cent Pure New Zealand Rugby Ball has so far cost taxpayers $11 million, but has had fewer than 50,000 visitors

New Moon pre-sales have smashed all previous records, and the film is shaping up to be the biggest money-maker of the year.

The historic Kingston Flyer train, stations and railway line are being sold by receivers.

Tourism centre Taupo gets a boost in the arm today with the opening of a luxury hotel.

New Zealand has successfully taken the first step in getting the Tekapo-Aoraki/Mt Cook night sky declared a World Heritage site.

Whale Watch Kaikoura has been named the supreme winner at this year's Responsible Tourism Awards in London.

The number of people staying in commercial accommodation is recovering but is still below levels seen before the financial crisis hit.

Tourism Holdings is predicting a first-half loss of up to $1 million as it continues to battle a tough environment.

NZ's world-beating sights aren't reserved for overseas tourists, so here are four highlights selected by Lonely Planet.

Island complex includes 25-lot subdivision.

An increase in British departure taxes could mean visitors have less to spend when they get here, tourism industry experts say.