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Sober tourism is a growing trend — but could you do it?
NYT: How abstaining from alcohol can enrich your travel experiences.
International flights for Dunedin? Airport bosses touting for business in Oz
International flights have not been available from Dunedin Airport since 2020.
Ocean Flyer's commercial seaglider project signs multimillion dollar financing deal
The bold Hawke's Bay initiative gets international support.
Tourism minister reveals the kind of tourist he wants in NZ
New Zealand needs more tourists. Here’s who the country is trying to tempt.
Steve Armitage: Tourism funding a lifeline for communities
OPINION: We are world famous for our manaakitanga (hospitality) towards visitors.
Millions in benefits from Art Deco Festival for Hawke's Bay and NZ - report
The news comes as Hawke's Bay Tourism funding faces an uncertain future.
The battle for Hawke's Bay Tourism: Who should fund it, and what would happen if it disappeared?
Tourism businesses pay it $160k in annual membership fees, ratepayers pay a $1.5m grant.
Iconic Auckland attractions $7.4m makeover
A $7.4 million centre has been created to make STEM fun for kids.
Make winter great again with a mini-break to Wellington
Make the most of your mid-year trip to the capital.
Vintage Weekend generated record amount in 2024
Around 5000 out-of-towners came to Whanganui for the event.
Retirement village, hotel and more planned for $200m+ Ayrburn near Arrowtown
'It will take us five years, hoping to be the most visited destination in Queenstown.'
Big jump in late-summer visitors to NZ from a year ago
Overseas visitor numbers up, but still not at pre-pandemic levels.
'Pull finger': Closed track a 'real problem' says MP
What's up DoC? MP unhappy with what he says is a “very slow timetable”.
World class visitor experience planned for Motupōhue to put Bluff on the map
A planned 25m tall sculpture on Motupōhue (Bluff Hill) would be visible from the township.
One in four US tourists think the haka comes from Japan, survey reveals
New survey claims New Zealand tourism is suffering a brand identity crisis.
Editorial: How Bondi Rescue star can help revive NZ tourism
OPINION: No time to take our most important tourism market for granted.
Plan to pull Hawke's Bay Tourism funding - chair fears 'regional backwater' will be the result
'Hawke’s Bay will lose ground to other regions, and become a regional backwater.'
Film director v Millbrook Resort residents: land zoning fight hits court
Court told Millbrook residents: 'Not realistic to bank on the site remaining unchanged'.
Court bars City Rail Link from closing street outside Barclay Suites
A court says pedestrian and vehicle access near the CRL site must be upheld.
Holiday turnaround: Australian chain gets holiday park lease
Lease is for 48 years, land is classified as sensitive, across the road from beach.
Whānau-run business provides authentic Whanganui River adventures
An inter-generational adventure business on the Whanganui River is booming.
'I’m f***ing out of here': Plant-based restaurant owner on protein prejudice from fellow chefs
'Maybe the problem is in their minds and not on the plate.'
Opinion: Strong and sustainable future ahead for tourism
OPINION: What’s important for Aucklanders and our region as a destination.
'Final' RAL bailout a waste of money, business owner says
A Ruapehu business owner says the latest government bailout is a waste of money.
Minister for Mental Health visits 'innovative' Whanganui
He wants to get money out of Wellington and "into the grassroots and front line”.
Holiday-park purchase to benefit Wairoa iwi for generations
Settlement group buys holiday park from Hastings businesswoman.
15 Unmissable things to do in Wellington
Check out our top 15 things to do in Wellington that you must put on your itinerary.
$100m Radisson Red hotel planned for Auckland's Queen St
Second ex-bank HQ offices to be converted into a hotel, after InterContinenal Auckland.
Olympic window opens: Napier prepped and poised for triathlon 'coup'
Olympic window wide open for Napier competitors.
The Great Tourism Reset or more of the same underinvestment?
New minister Matt Doocey wants tourism to boost the economy - but maybe without Govt help?
Will new ministers push back over 'incoherent' $16.5m plan to stop Milford Sound over-tourism?
Tourism Minister says some of the Milford Opportunities Project plans are 'incoherent'.
The best glamping spots in Auckland
Whether you adore parks or islands, you’ll want your next getaway to be one of these.
Revealed: The country that beats NZ as Aussies' top tourist destination
New Zealand isn't Australians' top tourist spot for first time since records were kept.