Due to the Kaikoura earthquake, the journey has been on hold for the past two years.

Company responsible for shooting polar bear dead is now weathering a fearsome backlash.

Visitor spending data has been deficient, leading to a shake-up of the system.

A lingerie retailer and a tourism operator have stood out among hundreds.

An unscheduled refueling stop nearly went horribly wrong.

Of the money spent on Auckland tourism for the past year, $3.9 billion was spent by Kiwis.

The news follows a string of other big new hotel announcements in the last few days.

Fancy a walk? New gates at Auckland Airport are 1.7km from international processing.

Kiwis are cruising in record numbers but the industry is worried about facilities.

A new report shows Queenstown requires major investment to boost infrastructure.

The incident is being reported as the deadliest such accident in almost two decades.

Garth and Angie London realised it was time for a change in their early 50s

Mike's Minute: Tourism can go so wrong

A new Sudima Hotel of up to 200 rooms has been announced for Auckland's CBD.

New Zealand ranks fourth on the bucket list for millions of Chinese tourists.

Unused soap from Scenic Hotels is going to needy communities.

Video shows a giant pou, or pole, using fallen kauri from the Waitākere Ranges.

The hotel sector says it is being unfairly targeted by taxes.

There is a growing demand for ever-deeper travel experiences.

A Queenstown hotel is offering a water-based experience - but it doesn't come cheap.

Hotels in a small centre have overcome challenges of being in a remote area.

Successful campaign sees France now struggling to cope with record numbers of visitors.

Bars, restaurants shut for new 10-level downtown Auckland hotel.

The emphasis is on people and culture as the 19-year-old campaign changes gear.

Fresh snow dumping primes ski field for big opening.

Spending by Visa card holders is being mainly done in shops, lodgings and restaurants.

The company will be shifting its focus to its ferry services.

Two years before four people died on ride, a worker was fired for a similar accident.

The 13-piece hip-hop boyband will play the Logan Campbell Centre on September 21.

Rural GPs say healthcare in regions is affected heavily during peak tourist season.