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New high-rise hotel for Auckland CBD
A new Sudima Hotel of up to 200 rooms has been announced for Auckland's CBD.
NZ near top of Chinese tourist wish list
New Zealand ranks fourth on the bucket list for millions of Chinese tourists.
Soap from a Dunedin hotel is helping keep Ghana clean
Unused soap from Scenic Hotels is going to needy communities.
Watch: First images of Auckland's 'Statue of Liberty'
Video shows a giant pou, or pole, using fallen kauri from the Waitākere Ranges.
Hotels vs Airbnb: the fight over bed tax
The hotel sector says it is being unfairly targeted by taxes.
Tentative support for huge statue at Bastion Point
A 50-metre statue at Bastion Point could be a masterpiece, readers say.
30 to 50 metres tall statue for Auckland harbour: Tell us what you think
Giant Bastion Pt statue could rival New York's Statue of Liberty and Rio's Christ statue.
'Transformative travel' is changing operators but will it change you?
There is a growing demand for ever-deeper travel experiences.
Fancy a night on a luxury yacht? It will set you back $12,500
A Queenstown hotel is offering a water-based experience - but it doesn't come cheap.
Staff at remote hotels take out big awards
Hotels in a small centre have overcome challenges of being in a remote area.
French campaign woos too many tourists
Successful campaign sees France now struggling to cope with record numbers of visitors.
Tourism NZ's 100% Pure campaign shifts direction
The emphasis is on people and culture as the 19-year-old campaign changes gear.
Fresh snow dump readies Tūroa for opening
Fresh snow dumping primes ski field for big opening.
Visa spend up: How tourists are flashing the plastic in NZ
Spending by Visa card holders is being mainly done in shops, lodgings and restaurants.
ManaBus and Nakedbus to end services
The company will be shifting its focus to its ferry services.
Dreamworld worker fired for 'almost identical' accident
Two years before four people died on ride, a worker was fired for a similar accident.
Brockhampton announce New Zealand show
The 13-piece hip-hop boyband will play the Logan Campbell Centre on September 21.
Regional healthcare needs cut of any tourist tax, say rural GPs
Rural GPs say healthcare in regions is affected heavily during peak tourist season.
Luxury cruise giant's $1.4b deal
US mega ship operator Royal Caribbean takes a majority stake in Silversea Cruises.
Govt chips in $10m for new ski gondola
Government will provide Ruapehu Alpine Lifts with $10 million for its new gondola.
Tourists charged double for access to 'Great Walks'
DOC is hiking prices for overseas tourists, with visitors paying double on Great Walks.
Brian Rudman: Better to clip tourism ticket at border
COMMENT: Kiwi trampers will now bludge off their overseas fellow travellers.
Some Airbnb and BookaBach owners to pay extra rates
Airbnb's value to the New Zealand economy has been highlighted in a new report
Brian Rudman: Where's cash for freedom campers?
COMMENT: Don't let the freedom campers' queue to toilet in the sand dunes grow.
Hotels challenge Auckland Council's 'bed tax' in High Court
Members say they have taken the action reluctantly but felt they had no choice.
The impact of 1.7 million tourists on beautiful New Zealand
Tourism to our national parks continues to grow. Is it sustainable for our environment?
Chinese visitor numbers surge 11% to near 445,000
China poised to become dominant tourism market in next five years.
NZ on the map: The cup of coffee with a $8m pay-off
The story behind the coffee that led to Ardern and Darby reaching millions.
Budget 2018: Tourism NZ takes a hit for marketing
The country's tourism marketing organisation has had its funding cut.
Ticketed tourist dispute: 'I am not a freedom camper'
Tourist worker claims he has been unfairly issued $800 worth of fines in Queenstown.
New Jetstar scheme to boost pilot roster on regional flights
The new programme will help tackle a shortage of pilots.