Soapy scandal: Free-for-all after failure to install coin machine at tourist showers
Locals are taking advantage of new public showers in Blackball after building botch-up.
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Pero had sought concessions in the way of landing fee discounts for Pasifika Air project.
Tourism jobs go begging, receptionists making beds
Worker shortages mean businesses struggling out of Covid-19 are at reduced capacity.
The 'safety team': How Airbnb makes its problems disappear
They say they supported a rape survivor - a new report says they paid for her silence.
New funding has been secured to build a Porirua Adventure Park
A new Porirua Adventure Park secures new funding but still needs more from the community.
Skydive tragedy: Double malfunction led to fatal plunge
Californian tourist Tyler Nii crash-landed into lake - his body was never found.
Tee-riffic: What golf in NZ needs to help drive tourism recovery
Golf courses could need to spend $200,000 a hole for upgrades to attract more tourists.
Domestic tourism spending soars past pre-Covid levels
Domestic electronic card spending up 17 per cent on pre-Covid year-ended April 2019.
Paraglider faces charges over alleged unauthorised tourist flights
Wanaka man has been charged after allegedly offering tourists tandem paragliding flights.
Bennett & Slater's adventure: Biking Taupō
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Domestic bliss: Kiwis' $8b love affair with NZ travel
More than half of New Zealanders have done a new tourism activity since May 2020.
Auckland's new InterContinental Hotel: $180m job details out
Project delayed 14 months ago now about to start.
What chance of 'significant' border opening by January 1?
Tourism sector desperate to open border in Jan as hinted in Budget, but staff woes remain.
Local Focus: Escaping from Covid, the new game business launching in Rotorua
Escapade pivots in a post-Covid world. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
A tough sell: Israel promotes tourism in Dubai amid clash
Business as usual for a senior Israeli tourism official in Dubai.
Tourism in bloom: Monet's gardens reopening in Giverny
After being closed for 6 months due to Covid, the world-famous gardens are set to reopen.
Could slow vaccine rollout undermine NZ's success curbing Covid?
Experts have warned that we are among the countries that will struggle to reopen.
Budget 2021: Hotels' plea to Government
A $200 million pre-Budget announcement spread money throughout the sector.
Covid crunch: Struggling souvenir retailer pleads for rental support
He had 15 staffers, is down to two on pay cuts, and is using his savings to keep going.
Cruise confident: Norwegian commits $8.4b on new ships in midst of pandemic
Shipbuilder says the order is a sign of hope for the cruise sector.
What Transtasman web traffic reveals about Aus holiday plans
Airbnb has been analysing a different kind of transtasman traffic.
494-room $200m Auckland hotel: biggest in NZ nears completion
The dual branded hotel will open either later this year or early next year.
Sherpa guide scales Mount Everest for record 25th time
Kami Rita and 11 other Sherpas were fixing ropes ready for this year's influx of climbers.
Llama safari? South Island to upend tourism cliches
The South Island is rethinking its offering and getting travel bubble ready.
What Auckland tourism thinks of South Island focus of sector spending
Tourism minister Stuart Nash announces $6.7m more for Queenstown cycle trail.
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'You're dreaming' - New campaign to get Aussies across the Ditch
Tourism NZ spending is $4.5 million on campaign that will run for six months.
Tourism minister's $200m plan: What the industry thinks
Nash spreads the money about and breaks unfamiliar ground - applause at tourism event.
Govt unveils $200m tourism package to help struggling operators survive
The funding also includes money to help Covid-hit Queenstown to diversify its economy
4 out of every 10 tourism jobs lost in past year- survey
The Lower South Island saw the biggest workforce drop, down 53 per cent.
Disneyland opening shows California's Covid turnaround
Disneyland is reopening after a 13-month closure courtesy of Covid 19.
Transtasman bubble boosts NZ's struggling hospitality sector
Hospitality industry data shows the impact of the bubble opening.
Flyer back on track after 8 years for southern rail tour
The Flyer ran as a heritage train attraction between 2003-2013 from Kingston to Fairlight.
Travel bubble: Entrepreneur calls for Govt to reassure nervous travellers
Founder of Aroha New Zealand Tours says Perth lockdown has created a bout of nervousness.