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New surf-equipped cruise ship coming to NZ
Passengers aboard the biggest ship based in this region will be able to go surfing onboard.
Passengers aboard the biggest ship based in this region will be able to go surfing onboard.
Auckland can expect a boost of millions to the economy with a record number of cruise ships hitting our shores.
On the floor of a conference about conferences, there's excitement mixed with a measure of frustration.
Kiwi music lovers could be in for more big name international acts under new visa laws due to come into force in November, a tourism body says.
Chris Roberts is no stranger to being in the firing line.
A chain stretched across an entrance to the Hole in the Rock scenic marine attraction in the Bay of Islands has been removed after being deemed a navigational hazard.
Bus operator InterCity Group is launching overnight and day cruises from Auckland aboard a 44m vessel from September.
Britain is to build a commercial spaceport that will be used to launch manned missions and commercial satellites.
New Zealanders are taking cruise holidays in record numbers with the rate of increase higher than any of the main passengers markets around the world.
New Zealand hotels are on the brink of "golden years" thanks to more international visitor spending but room rates have to increase to make top-end hotels more viable.
New Zealand's annual migration rose to its highest in more than a decade, gaining a net 36,400 migrants in the year through May.
Edward Gamson was looking forward to viewing the Moorish architecture of Granada. Instead, he was seated on a plane to Grenada. Now he's suing British Airways.
New Zealand recorded a $1.4 billion current account surplus in the March quarter, the largest ever.
This year's NRL Nines tournament has delivered a healthy $9.35 million back in to the Auckland economy - more than double the expected return.
Car rental companies and airlines could do more to advise tourists about driving in New Zealand, say a visiting American couple.
The uncle of an Australian tourist who died after falling from a quad bike has backed pursuing legal action against the adventure tour company, despite it going into liquidation.
A German tourist swam from Tauranga Harbour to Mount Maunganui after a night on the town.
Editorial: Not many tourism proposals deserve to fail on their artist's impression but the Fiordland monorail did.
A controversial landing trial into Auckland Airport will be restarted next year, a report recommends - but with a higher altitude over certain suburbs.
An app concept that lets travellers plan, book and pay for a holiday tailored to their age, preferences and mood has earned four Kiwi students a trip of their own - to France.
The long-running 100% Pure New Zealand brand campaign is in for a revamp, emphasising Maori culture.
Spending by tourists is up 18 per cent in the past year as the tourism industry continues its recovery from tough times.
Kiwis leaving for Australia fell to a record low boosting net migration to levels the Reserve Bank says will help drive up house prices and stoke inflation.
Air New Zealand and Tourism New Zealand will extend a $20 million marketing partnership to promote the country in important markets over the next year.
Owners of The Remarkables skifield are laying long-life cast-iron piping throughout the trails in what they call a vote of confidence in the future of the ski business.