Hope for Waiwera? Australasian giant eyes park
The hot pool giant is eager to start discussions with the owners.
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Fallen paradise: Can Waiwera be saved?
Property owners are hoping to revive once-bustling hot pools complex.
Tourism boss says change in strategy overdue
The drive for higher-spending tourists rather than more of them has been welcomed.
Government plans unveiled for $80m tourism levy
Tourism strategy says government will take stronger stewardship role
Adorable photos: Kelly Tarlton's welcomes two new babies
Kelly Tarlton's has shared how you can spend time with these cute chicks.
Witnesses sought in relation to fatal Kingston crash
Car may have been passing truck when it crashed into a tourist bus.
The royal itinerary: How did it rate?
As the royal tour wraps up, how did the visit deliver as an advertisement for New Zealand?
'75.9% Pure NZ': How green is your holiday?
"100% Pure" NZ slips six places as rankings reveal 'eco-destinations'' shortcomings.
Watch: Tourism industry's pitch to make all travellers guardians of NZ
A new video is aimed at encouraging visitors to take better care of NZ.
What next for troubled Waiwera Thermal Resort?
The Waiwera Thermal Resort could be permanently forfeited and a new operator be sought.
One dead, 10 hurt as tourist bus and car collide near Queenstown
A car and a tourist bus have crashed near Queenstown, closing State Highway 6.
When you need 'to go', Rotorua is a great place to go
When you need to go, turns out Rotorua is a great place to go.
Rolling out the red carpet: Businesses gear up to host Harry and Meghan
Kiwi businesses are preparing to roll out the red carpet for royal visit next week.
Locals decry 'bloody mess': Inside the Waiwera wasteland
Locals worry about the impact the closure will have on the community.
Big Auckland hotel sold to Aussies for more than $50m
Downtown Auckland hotel sold to Aussies for record price.
Kevin O'Sullivan: Wharf 'dolphins' needed to keep our cruise visitors
COMMENT: New Zealand's cruise industry needs better Auckland facilities.
Cruise ship targeted at Chinese market arrives in NZ
At 330 metres, Majestic Princess is close to the biggest cruise ship to sail to NZ.
Grey Lynn boarding house tenants have nowhere to go
Tenants still in boarding house have nowhere to go.
First glimpse: Monster superyacht arrives in Auckland
The luxury superyacht was built in the Netherlands for an estimated $175m.
New Zealand's most ridiculous travel complaints
Our "smelly mud pools" and "boring" national bird are slated in cruel online reviews.
New $300m Park Hyatt Auckland will have a moat inside
Sneak peek inside Park Hyatt Auckland.
Revealed: Auckland Airport to get new 144-room hotel
The old Qantas building is set to become a new airport hotel.
Wellington named New Zealand's best city by Lonely Planet
Windy Wellington reigns as the number one city in NZ in Lonely Planet's latest guidebook.
One big winner from the sagging kiwi dollar
While kiwis heading overseas are suffering some currency pain the tourism sector benefits
Govt spending a pretty penny: $19m for tourist toilets other facilities
More money is being spent to ease pressure from tourists on facilities around the country.
Taking the plunge: Air NZ return to Hawaii for $499
Economy fares from Auckland to Honolulu plunge to a record low amid hot competition
Revealed: Travel Agents Association winners
All the winners from Travel Agents Association awards revealed.
Revealed: The top tourist operators in NZ
The country's top tourism businesses have been named - plus the top people's choice.
Bookabach under fire over new commission-based platform
Bach owners and property managers are upset that they will now have to pay more.
Cage fight: Tourism industry bares teeth over shark dive ban
Paua divers pushed for ban which tourism industry says is based on outdated law
US billionaire pays $19m for Waiheke site
Investor and philanthropist is worth $6.3b and has lodges in other parts of New Zealand.
Silversea ultra luxury ships roll out more champagne and caviar
One of the most luxurious ships in the world is heading here as high-end competition grows
Grant Bradley: It's time for Auckland Airport to deliver
COMMENT: The airport is playing catch-up with a big build - and you're paying for it.
What the China-US rift could mean for NZ tourism
The 2019 China-NZ Year of Tourism will put focus on travel between the two countries.