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The NZ town being loved to death
This town is swamped by Australian tourists - and they're ruining it, says Murray Olds.
Tourism industry against pillow tax
The industry remains adamant a hotel levy isn't the way to fund the council's tourism body
Auckland event set to boost tourism
Hundreds of travel buyers are coming to Auckland to look at new attractions on offer.
KiwiRail's big plans for scenic network
KiwiRail could spend up to $50m for its tourist trains as it rides the tourism boom.
Orcs and All Blacks lure the megarich
The super-rich are buying experiences instead of handbags and heading to NZ.
NZ's lure as the 'loneliest, loveliest land'
NZ's safety and natural beauty mean overseas tourists are flocking to our parks.
Tourism's golden age at risk
Comment: Pressures from tourism boom need to be managed so golden age doesn't tarnish.
Phil Goff waters down hotel bed tax
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff has watered down his bed tax on hotels to pass it through council
The outlook for small tourism businesses
Small tourism businesses are on a roll but facing higher costs and recruitment problems.
Time for direct India, NZ flights
A top India trade expert says it's time to consider direct flights between NZ and India.
Fallout from tourism group funding row
Ateed says it hopes its funding base can be broadened beyond the accommodation sector
Mayors call for funding to support tourism
Mayors have taken their concerns about irresponsible camping to the Prime Minister.
New $45m hotel for Queenstown
Auckland developer Safari Group wants to build a 120-room hotel on the prominent site.
DoC mulls higher hut fees for tourists
The Department of Conservation is investigating charging overseas visitors higher fees.
Rotorua relaxed and prepared for tourist influx
Rotorua has been a tourist destination for 150 years and hosting visitors is "in its DNA".
What Kiwis really think about tourists
A study finds the overwhelming majority of Kiwis support tourism but concern is growing.
Tourism: The problem with low pay
Tourism businesses are struggling to find staff to meet unprecedented growth.
Tourists cruise into Akaroa in droves
Cruise ships are mixed blessing for the once sleepy town of Akaroa.
New Zealand set for Lions Tour kick-off
The 2005 rugby event brought in more than $120m and this year is expected to top that.
Signature walk overrun: Tourists' complaint
The Tongariro Alpine Crossing has seen a 10-fold increase in visitor numbers since 1990.
Tourism boom pushes up hotel rates
Record tourist arrivals are pushing up hotel occupancy and rates.
Toilets unglamorous side of visitor boom
The daily airlift of human waste is hitting DoC's Great Walks budget.
John Key's new job revealed
Former Prime Minister will join Air New Zealand's board as a director.
What worries the Chinese tourist market
The number of tourists from China is soaring but some are put off by hotel rates.
Want to be an adventure tour leader?
If you'd love to make travel your job, it's harder than it looks.
Humpback wows in coast spectacle
Nature at its best as humpback whale puts on awe-inspiring spectacle for whale watchers.
Milford off track but visitors pour in
Developing accommodation along the highway will ease tourism pressure on Milford Sound.
Squeeze on over tourism funding
Tourism minister Paula Bennett is under pressure to help pay for the visitor influx.
Tourist paradise with up to 6 in a room
Queenstown struggle to provide hotel rooms for visitors and to house its workers.