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Editorial: United Airlines' flights into Christchurch a shot in the arm for NZ tourism
OPINION: New direct flights from San Francisco will bring much-welcomed big-spenders.
Iron and ash: Napier fire's aftermath blots tourist landscape
Four months on: Once-popular accommodation remains charcoal mess.
Dunedin's new 'humble-brag' $150k marketing campaign
Destination Dunedin will be rolled out across the country's media for the next 12 months.
Te Awamutu pitches itself as an easy base for great holidays
Te Awamutu is making a bid for a bigger slice of the tourism market.
The best Christmas gifts for travel lovers
This list is full of travel essentials and unforgettable experiences.
Watch: Sweat and tears - are these NZ's sourest lollies?
Children under 8 are banned from trying them - this reporter decided to do two at once.
Massive liner looks for a new port in a storm
The cruise ship's captain decides Napier's a better bet.
Gisborne welcomes first cruise ship back into the port
Gisborne gearing up for a sizzling summer of visitors.
Taupō Quay building takes home top heritage prize
Since 2020, the building has undergone earthquake strengthening and a full restoration.
Auckland like you've never seen it: Giant artwork's forest canopy to enfold city view
"Important to me that the artwork operated on a macro and micro scale." - Sara Hughes.
Tourism funding critical
Tourism Industry Aotearoa chief executive Rebecca Ingram talks about funding of the sector. Video / NZ Herald
The designer behind Air NZ's next uniform
Air New Zealand reveals the famous fashion maker behind its first uniform revamp in a decade. Video / Supplied
'Conscientious' tourism taking place in Waitomo Caves
Environmentally-friendly tourism in Waitomo is set to spread around the Waikato.
Unhappy camper: Tourist who crashed campervan wanted compo for 'mental suffering'
The campervan had to be towed after the tourist collided with a parked car.
Rotorua bounces back: How tourism 'jewel' survived a hammering
Visitors to the city have spent more in past year than they did before pandemic hit.
Luxury resort manager slammed for ‘contemptuous manner’ towards ex-employee
GM William Tan stood over an ERA member and accused her of being biased.
Coromandel tourism 'NZ's worst performer'
Hauraki-Coromandel visitor revenue, including cash and online spending, is down $90m.
Freedom camping in central Waikato towns under review
Feedback submissions close on Wednesday for Freedom Camping Bylaw.
Tourism New Zealand pays $673k for Taika Waititi ad. Gets stunt double
'New Zealand needs Taika Waititi' , but does Taika need New Zealand?
Watch: How new 12-level hotel at Ellerslie was built
From Monday this week, Safari began operating the hotel under its franchise arrangement.
Tourism NZ's new campaign featuring Taika Waititi
The director and actor is part of a new push to promote the country. Video / 100% Pure New Zealand
Editorial: Has tourism become a dirty word?
OPINION: Sector is recovering, but international spending only half that before Covid.
Un-bee-lievable: Honey Hive's Taupō mascot rolled by car-jackers
Huka Honey Hive's familiar Bee Dub is the victim of some very bad bee-haviour.
Opinion: No dirty words in first leaders debate
OPINION: Do leaders think tourism is a dirty word?
Blue Duck Station star of new book
The book's author found enjoyment in finding the small stories that make up the station.
Charges against two booking agents dismissed in Whakaari / White Island trial
Thirteen parties were originally charged by WorkSafe in November 2020.
Opinion: We need to talk tourism as election approaches
OPINION: Relationship between tourism and Govt symbiotic; are parties taking it seriously?
This NZ attraction was called 'overpriced' by US media. Here's why it's happy about it.
“We’re actually thrilled about it," said the owner.
3-2-1... bungy swing: AJ Hackett applies for consent to add to world-famous jump site
Commerical bungy pioneers want to add three-person swing across river.
Flights of fancy: The Kiwi tourism operators finding a new life Vanuatu
Van’s the plan for these enterprising expats.
Good punt: SkyCity hits turaround, CEO's pay up
Remember the blaze back in 2019? The company expects a $657.1m fire insurance payout.
Winter is the new summer at Abel Tasman National Park
Experience a different side of this South Island coastal paradise.
Visitor economy businesses cohort completes first new sustainability programme
Businesses are powering the way for sustainable tourism.