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The rise of the influencer – and how NZ tourism operators are trying to cash in
Two of our four major cities have spent tens of thousands on social media influencers.

Auckland hotels get $5.2m boost from major summer events
The sector is facing the duelling impacts of an oversupply of rooms and reduced demand.

‘She wants the meat’: Queenstown burger joint investigating new ‘horror’ customer incident
A woman claims she left the establishment feeling 'abused'.

More big spenders, fewer cheap travellers tourism 2024 reveals
Tourism generated $12.2 billion, up 23% compared to 2023.

New Zealand's new deal with Vietnam and citizen arrest laws to be eased | NZ Herald News Update
New Zealand's new deal with Vietnam, citizen arrest laws to be eased and international tourist spending on the rise.

Tourism Holdings reports revenue growth as profit declines
Tourism Holdings has revealed its half-year results, with a steep decline in profit.

Planned floating restaurant will be a walk down memory lane for many
Old Northland ferry gets glamorous makeover for new gig as a floating restaurant.

Pip Thompson: There’s life after 5pm - Hawke’s Bay needs to wake up
Our towns so quickly turn into ghost towns, with limited options for locals and visitors.

Auckland Airport profit up despite challenges
Auckland Airport's underlying profit flat, but it had its busiest day since before Covid.

Property Insider: Seph ‘Sticky’ Glew expands further in NZ via Wotso
'I learned financial discipline from my father. He learned a lot from his Chase era.'

Watch: PM hits back at Destiny Church after violent Auckland Rainbow event protest
The Prime Minister said Destiny Church's actions were 'not the Kiwi way'.

Tourism numbers well up last year but still below pre-Covid levels
The data emerged soon after a new bid to lure foreign visitors.

PM Christopher Luxon makes a Tourism announcement
PM Christopher Luxon spoke to the media alongside Louise Upston delivering an update and announcement on Tourism. Video / NZ Herald

Govt’s new tourism push to entice more Aussie holidaymakers to NZ
'This campaign will encourage more of our neighbours to book now and come on over.'

Older Kiwis sacrifice travel for children’s home ownership
Older parents sacrifice travel to help kids buy homes, study finds.

Fran O'Sullivan: Why Luxon must lead on New Zealand's tourism challenge
If the new Tourism Minister is a bust, Luxon should step in.

Waikato town named among 'Most Welcoming Cities on Earth'
The destination received the accolade as part of Booking.com's Traveller Review Awards.

Opinion: Why Shane Reti’s demotion was inevitable in health reshuffle
OPINION: The ousted Health Minister has been dignified in exiting the role.

Opinion: Luring digital nomads - I fled a shambolic Britain, NZ has lived up to its promise
OPINION: If Kiwis were not so modest, they would see the opportunity this presents.

Watch: Govt reveals plan to allow ‘digital nomads’ to work remotely in NZ
The announcement was made at Wellington Airport.

Fledgling cruise ship destination Whangārei welcomes 658 passengers
Hundreds explored Whangārei’s Town Basin and other attractions in the first visit of 2025.