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Coronavirus: How Tourism NZ is getting around big travel show cancellation
The agency confident of promoting this country into Germany after expo's cancellation.
Coronavirus: Tourism NZ's $10m rescue plan
With the China visitor market plunging Australia, Britain and the US will get a boost.
'What are you doing mate?': Tourist fined after filthy act on lawn
A German tourist has been fined after being caught pooing on the grass verge of a street.
Coronavirus airfare war: Air NZ slashes Aussie prices to $69
Airlines are discounting travel on routes where people are happy to fly as others dry up
Tourism Holdings profit slides, coronavirus means uncertain outlook
The company has also cut its dividend.
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Grant Bradley: Air NZ boss' first 100 days hits turbulence
Airlines and the travel industry need to use this crisis wisely.
'Future of flying': Air NZ reveals economy class sleep pods
The airline will trial the Holy Grail for Economy passengers - lie flat pods
Coronavirus: Govt ready to steady the tourism ship
Tourism sector reps met with Grant Robertson and Kelvin Davis in the Beehive tonight.
Revealed: The whopping extra fees in your plane ticket
Airlines call for relief from fee increases and Govt help as coronavirus hits hard.
Milford Track to be partially reopened
The newly named Southern Milford-Mackinnon Experience will be opened next week.
Hamish Rutherford: Time to consider lifting coronavirus travel ban?
At what point will the Government decide to lift the travel restrictions?
Tourism operators hit hard as Chinese tourists numbers continue to slide
Tourist numbers from China have been falling since early last year.
Napier Art Deco Festival announces ban on 'BYO' alcohol, except for Gatsby picnic
"Widespread suspension of liquor ban" not required for this year's event, organisers say.
Tourists could be stung $20 at Auckland Botanic Gardens
Auckland Museum and Auckland Art Gallery already charge overseas visitors.
NZX listed hotel company sounds warning over coronavirus
The situation is 'extremely fluid' says New Zealand's second largest hotel chain
Fatal crash discharge bid indicated
Austrian tourist responsible for a fatal crash in Moeraki, may apply to avoid conviction.
Flood devastation: World-famous Routeburn, Milford tracks closed for weeks
Thousands of people will be affected by the closures of the world-famous hikes.
Chinese consul general criticises NZ's coronavirus travel ban
China left disappointed after New Zealand Customs latest decision
NZ tourism braces for coronavirus hit, 9000 cancellations already
Outbound tourism operators have also been hit with one cancelling all February tours.
Coronavirus: Tourism braces for 'significant impact'
Up to 90 per cent of Chinese visitors could be affected by travel restrictions.
Kiwi who hosted Keith Richards after his Fiji fall dies in Hong Kong
Friends were shocked at the news of her death.
Man charged after pair lose limbs in horror Queenstown bus crash
A child and a woman are in hospital after a bus rolled in Glenorchy-Queenstown
Massive 191-room hotel planned for Auckland CBD
Two new hotels opposite NZICC, another new one nearby
New app gets Kiwis outdoors safely this summer
Want to get out more? This is the app for you.
Last summer, more than 1500 fines were handed out and 34 vehicles were clamped.
Queenstown Lakes mayor says the education-first approach has been a win-win for everyone.
The Kaikōura Marina Development Programme to receive a nearly $11 million investment
50 new jobs are predicted to be created through the development project.
Fallout from Excite Holidays failure felt in New Zealand
Agents used the Australia-based wholesaler for hotel bookings
Tour company resumes trips to Moutohorā/Whale Island
No prohibitions had been placed on Moutohorā/Whale Island following the eruption.
Whopper chopper firm: Heletranz and Inflite merge
New merged chopper company will have a greater presence throughout NZ.
Inside the five-star Pullman Rotorua
The new hotel is aimed at both international and domestic visitors.
Best of 2019: 'It's not freedom camping, it's freedom living'
Whanganui residents fuming as up to 24 campers' vehicles parked up for free each day.