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Hotel prices on the move - are you paying too much?
Hotel prices are climbing here and overseas although Auckland rates took a dip.
More Kiwis think there are too many tourists - survey
While 93% think tourism benefits NZ, growing push-back is a wake up call for industry.
Great Walks tourist fee hike a success: DoC
Bookings by people living in New Zealand had increased from 39 per cent to 52 per cent.
Kiwis lead world in rate of cruise holiday growth
More than 100,000 Kiwis are taking ocean cruises, outstripping global growth rates
New Tourism NZ board chair named; Qualmark award winners revealed
The shakeup of Tourism NZ's board continues with a new chair named.
Watch: 'Disrespectful' - Tourists ignore warning signs, harass wild seals
Group, including children, were "posing for photos, crouching down to get closer".
Another landslide delays Cape Kidnappers beach access opening
Hastings District Council had been planning to re-open Clifton Beach on Monday.
Instagram tourists hit back over photo claims
Instagram star posted photos in pristine swimming spots. And not everyone is happy.
Tourism Holdings lowers profit guidance as US business falters
Tourism Holdings said falling US sales contributed to the downgrade.
Signs for visually impaired miss the mark with un-raised braille
The signs appear to include braille - except the dots have been printed on a flat surface.
The woman who helped build a Hawke's Bay's tourism empire with a dog by her side
Hawke's Bay's always had a story to tell. Annie Dundas learned how to tell it to tourists.
Unruly freedom campers fined in conservation crackdown
Camping in a restricted or prohibited area was the most common offence.
North Hokianga 'a sitter' for dark sky status
Official dark sky status could boost boutique tourism in the area, proposal's backers say
Auckland Airport's $5b spend to change the way we travel
The company is building for passenger numbers forecast to double in the next 20 years.
Auckland's big projects: $703m Convention Centre to be 'world-first'
The new $703 million NZ International Convention Centre to open on four sides.
Snow Shuttle pilot a success for Ruapehu
Ruapehu transport scheme enters its second year at Tongariro National Park.
Tourism NZ to resume global ads after mosque attacks
The government agency says its mainly digital advertising will restart next Monday.
Hosking: Tourism New Zealand wrong to suspend marketing of the country
Comment: "This country is as much a tourist destination today as it was a month ago."
The science of behaving badly abroad
Science says they're far more agreeable when they are at home. Too right.
'I don't think anyone thought it would get this big': 87 cruise ships to dock in Napier next season
Napier's next cruise ship season will run from the start of October to May.
Bad hygiene or part of the experience? Complaints over 'grubby' Napier hostel spark debate
Shower mould, a dirty extractor fan and a filthy kitchen: A Napier tourist was shocked.
Tourism NZ suspends marketing of country overseas
Agency pulls content from Facebook and YouTube amid review
Waiwera pool business owes creditors $5m, liquidators say
First liquidators' report out shows troubled Waiwera Thermal Resort owes $5m
Tourism Minister warns attacks will affect visitor numbers
Economists and government minister warn tourism will feel fallout from terror attacks.
Jones backs American billionaire's $50m golf course plan
Shane Jones backs Ric Kayne's $50m+ northern golf course expansion
Why John Kirwan is backing new tourism private equity fund
JK says he's supporting the new venture and is happy to have skin in the game.
'Staydium Glamping' an escape for Eden?
Quirky concepts become part of a serious $100m debate.
Revealed: Tourism heavyweights and All Black legend behind new private equity fund
A new private equity fund to back tourism businesses aims to fill a gap in the market.
New anchor fee short-sighted: Emirates Team NZ
The yachting syndicate says other venues suffered when they put up prices for superyachts.
Cycle of success: City reaps $18m from Crankworx
World's top mountain bike festival coming soon. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Phil Goff compared to Donald Trump in harbour battle
Phil Goff sent his apologies to an angry crowd baying for his blood.
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff cast as villain at protest
But cruise ship industry says Auckland benefits to the tune of $181m from visits.