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The $50m gondola to the skies
Plans for 9.8km gondola - the longest in Australasia - from Queenstown's Remarkables Park to the iconic Remarkables mountain range.
Romance focus for Chinese travellers
Air New Zealand chief executive Christopher Luxon says his airline's marketing in China aims to portray this country as romantic and an ideal destination for families.
Do it all on next NZ trip with tourism app
If you're planning to see more of the country this summer, look no further than Tourism New Zealand's free Essential New Zealand Travel Guide App.
Aussie Bachelorette loved-up in Rotorua
The Melbourne beauty and her last two suitors take part in white-water rafting, luxury sailing on Waitemata Harbour and trip to Waiheke Island.
Totally legit manoeuvre, bro
Tourism NZ promotional video showing a campervan driving on the wrong side of the road has been fixed. Sort of.
Tourism NZ video pulled from YouTube
Tourism NZ has confirmed a promotional video has been indefinitely pulled off the internet after it featured a campervan driving on the wrong side of the road.
China star delivers safe driving memo
Chinese TV star Huang Lei is using his status to urge visitors from his homeland to stay safe on New Zealand roads.
Editorial: Tourism milestone says industry on right track
Rapid increase in visitors who are spending more suggests country offering good value for money.
Airbnb - Wary welcome for new guest
The country's tourism cheerleader is at odds with hoteliers over how to view the popular Airbnb lodging website.
Tourism call for training boost
A tourist industry group wants more thought given to where Budget funding is spent rather than wanting more direct cash.
Greens urge clean up for tourism
The Green Party has urged New Zealanders to take action to clean up the environment following the revamp of Tourism New Zealand’s advertising campaign.
Tourism NZ moves away from hobbits
Tourism New Zealand is moving away from Middle Earth to promote our country overseas.
100% Pure New Zealand: Every day a different journey - TV commercial
100% Pure New Zealand's latest TV commercial showcasing New Zealand and a different experience around every corner.
Evolving the 100% Pure New Zealand identity
The story of how Tourism New Zealand has evolved the 100% Pure New Zealand identity to more uniquely represent our place, New Zealand. The idea was to draw from a rich history of New Zealand design and visual expression. Our renewed identity demonstrates the embrace of people, culture and landscapes which is at the heart of the New Zealand travel experience. Supplied video.
Tour a trial run for the new Prince Harry
As Prince Harry's travels around New Zealand continue, it has become clear this is his Redemption Tour - his job application, so to speak, writes Claire Trevett.
Tourism NZ hosts Next Top Models
Five German aspiring models have been flown to New Zealand with the help of the Government's tourism department in a bit to boost visitor numbers.
The Middle Earth legacy
New figures reveal the astonishing boost Tolkien fans have given to our economy, but how long can the lucrative movie off shoot continue, and should we turn our ambitions elsewhere?
Auckland visitors top 2 million
Auckland has cracked the two million mark for annual international visitor arrivals for the first time.
Dollar down, hotel room charges up
The falling New Zealand dollar will boost tourism and could enable hotel operators to increase prices.
Call for calm after latest tourist crash
Tourism leaders are appealing for Kiwis not to come down too hard on overseas drivers as police investigate a crash which has left two French visitors seriously injured.
NZ hot spot for summer tourism
New Zealand is enjoying its best summer for overseas tourist arrivals but operators are worried that demand from our most important market, Australia, could be dented by the fall in the value of the Aussie dollar.
Bulldozers lurk for Earls Court
It has housed the world's largest water chute, welcomed the Empire of India exhibition and hosted David Bowie and the most disastrous concert of his career.
Chinese airlines swoop in
China's big three state-owned airlines are spreading their wings and heading for New Zealand this summer and have room for the number of flights to double.
America's Cup in Bermuda a tough sell
Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce has confirmed it would be harder to justify government funding if the America's Cup is Bermuda-bound in 2017.
Foreign worker limits 'choking tourism'
Tourist operators say a chronic labour shortage because of problems hiring overseas workers could choke the booming tourism sector.
Key issues warning to tourist industry
'I'm deadly serious, I will close you down'. The Prime Minister has issued a stern warning to adventure tourism operators over safety breaches.