New ZealandTourism NZ says sorry for pothead stoner slurTourism NZ has apologised to a Hollywood actor for comparing her to a pothead stoner after she criticised Kiwi men.24 Jan 04:30 PM
TravelFive of the best: Urban campsitesPack up the tent and the kids and head ... across town. We round up some unexpected campsites right here in Auckland.22 Jan 04:30 PM
Opinion<i>Deborah Coddington</i>: Tourism's poor spin on boors is 100pc pure eww!Last week, Tourism New Zealand spokesman Ian Long made us look complete nincompoops when he launched a counter-attack on Hollywood actress Anna Faris.22 Jan 04:30 PM
TravelBay of Plenty: Finding perfection in PapamoaThis small Bay of Plenty settlement is a great destination for a long weekend away, finds Diana Clement.21 Jan 05:00 PM
BDBDAirlinesAir NZ shares fall after $145m Virgin Blue forayAir New Zealand shares fell after the company paid A$145 million for a 14.9pc stake in new trans-Tasman partner Virgin Blue.20 Jan 10:15 PM
Small BusinessGuest nights up 2pc in November as NZers flock to AucklandGuest nights in short term commercial accommodation rose 2pc in November, as a big rise in domestic nights in Auckland more than overcame an overall fall in international nights.18 Jan 10:30 PM
New ZealandWaitomo loos foul image for touristsA set of "absolutely disgusting" toilets at the entrance to one of New Zealand's best short walks has drawn complaints that they are a blight on tourism.16 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandAre Kiwi males vulgar? A Hollywood star thinks soTourism NZ doubts Anna Faris' unsavoury experience will put people off visiting our shores.15 Jan 04:30 PM
New Zealand100% Pure Eww... is the Aussie responseNZ's new "100 per cent Pure You" tourism campaign has met with a frosty response across the ditch.15 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandCampers using pristine lake foreshore as toiletHolidaymakers using the foreshore at the stunning Lake Hawea near Wanaka as a toilet have been told by fed up locals to change their ways.13 Jan 09:16 PM
Small BusinessCafes and bars tackle influx of RWC fansCafes and bars in the Auckland suburb of Kingsland are gearing up services for a projected business boom around this year's Rugby World Cup.13 Jan 04:30 PM
BDBDAirlinesEconomic boost tipped from China air dealChina's biggest airline says it will now start flying direct from Guangzhou to Auckland, boosting the annual injection to the region's economy from $50m to $75m.11 Jan 11:23 PM
TravelJim Eagles: Free spirits must follow rules tooI am starting to think that in this case we do need a national policy on freedom camping, so campers and locals know exactly what the rules are.10 Jan 08:30 PM
ManufacturingDemand grows for holiday home on wheelsAs property prices soar out of reach, some holiday-goers are trading the dream of a place in the sun for a holiday home on wheels.09 Jan 04:30 PM
TourismStray-ing into LaosKiwi backpacker tour operator Stray Travel expands into Asia.08 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandForget Pure NZ, now it's just youIt's been 12 years, but New Zealand is no longer 100 per cent Pure.08 Jan 04:30 PM
BDBDInvestmentRogue exec walks free as Millennium settles China rortsA rogue exec working for a Chinese company part owned by the Millennium & Copthorne Hotels has escaped prosecution for unauthorised property sales which appear likely to leave the NZX-listed hotelier out of pocket.05 Jan 08:30 PM
TravelNorthern campsites chock a blockHoliday-makers wanting a camping spot in the upper North Island are being urged to book a week ahead.04 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandHunger and cold led to mummified man's death - coronerA man whose body was found in a sleeping bag by hunters last March wouldn't have died if he'd taken food instead of wine, a coroner said.30 Dec 10:44 PM
TravelNZ the place to be, says CNN surveyCNN has named NZ among the top nine destinations for next year - at number 2 behind New York.29 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandVisitors ignore warning and risk deathWhite string across the Coromandel's iconic Cathedral Cove rock archway has failed to stop visitors from posing for photos.27 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandVacancies 'disaster' for motelsRecord numbers of rooms are still available for people to book their summer break.25 Dec 04:30 PM
