OpinionOpinion: The risks and rewards of charging foreign tourists more to visit NZOPINION: Do we want to focus on attracting high-spending tourists?17 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Big changes coming’: What to expect this ski seasonYour go-to guide on what to expect from Aotearoa’s biggest fields this season.13 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Motorist 'stunned' after campervan’s wild five-minute ride on wrong side of road“I thought there’s going to be a crash. I beeped for a good five or six minutes."11 Jun 07:38 AM
PremiumPremiumTourismDan Radcliffe, Castlerock pick up HQ Travel stakeAustralasian investment firm Mercury Capital has exited, selling its 71 per cent stake.10 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: The tourists are returning but are we in danger of overcharging and scaring them away?OPINION: As the industry slowly recovers, the Government wants foreigners to pay more.07 Jun 05:00 PM
TravelWe dare you to jump into the frigid waters of Lake Taupō this winter, here's whyTaupō doesn't endure a long winter, it laughs in the face of it.04 Jun 07:00 AM
AirlinesQantas deal with Perth Airport opens up scope for non-stop Auckland flightsThe airline has flown the route before and its return will help push down fares.31 May 01:55 AM
New ZealandActivities for all this long weekend in NorthlandThe Northern Advocate has compiled a list of things to do this long weekend.30 May 11:00 PM
TravelWorld’s Best Airline 2024: Gulf carrier knocks Air NZ off top spotAir NZ has consolation prizes but failed to make the Top Three podium.29 May 10:31 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Rugby league 'poaching' concerns a bit richOPINION: A former Kiwis player says rugby union had the upper hand for decades.27 May 05:00 PM
TravelRotorua is the staycation your family needs this winterWhere cosy meets culture and the whole family loves it.24 May 07:00 PM
KahuMāori tourism sector hopes for Budget backingMāori operators seek substantial Government investment in Budget 2024.19 May 09:15 PM
TravelVery few NZ destinations are better in Winter. This is one of them.Penguins, frosted gardens, and winter balls - welcome to NZ's cosiest city.18 May 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumTravelSober tourism is a growing trend — but could you do it?NYT: How abstaining from alcohol can enrich your travel experiences.17 May 06:00 AM
New ZealandInternational flights for Dunedin? Airport bosses touting for business in OzInternational flights have not been available from Dunedin Airport since 2020.17 May 02:13 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesOcean Flyer's commercial seaglider project signs multimillion dollar financing dealThe bold Hawke's Bay initiative gets international support.14 May 05:00 PM
TravelTourism minister reveals the kind of tourist he wants in NZNew Zealand needs more tourists. Here’s who the country is trying to tempt.09 May 02:41 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteve Armitage: Tourism funding a lifeline for communitiesOPINION: We are world famous for our manaakitanga (hospitality) towards visitors.07 May 10:00 PM
New ZealandMillions in benefits from Art Deco Festival for Hawke's Bay and NZ - reportThe news comes as Hawke's Bay Tourism funding faces an uncertain future.05 May 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe 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.03 May 06:00 PM
TravelIconic Auckland attractions $7.4m makeoverA $7.4 million centre has been created to make STEM fun for kids.30 Apr 06:30 PM
TravelMake winter great again with a mini-break to WellingtonMake the most of your mid-year trip to the capital.27 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandVintage Weekend generated record amount in 2024Around 5000 out-of-towners came to Whanganui for the event.26 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAged careRetirement 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.'26 Apr 05:00 PM
TourismBig jump in late-summer visitors to NZ from a year agoOverseas visitor numbers up, but still not at pre-pandemic levels.14 Apr 11:18 PM
New Zealand'Pull finger': Closed track a 'real problem' says MPWhat's up DoC? MP unhappy with what he says is a “very slow timetable”.13 Apr 01:00 AM
KahuWorld class visitor experience planned for Motupōhue to put Bluff on the mapA planned 25m tall sculpture on Motupōhue (Bluff Hill) would be visible from the township.10 Apr 11:25 PM
Travel newsOne in four US tourists think the haka comes from Japan, survey revealsNew survey claims New Zealand tourism is suffering a brand identity crisis.10 Apr 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: How Bondi Rescue star can help revive NZ tourismOPINION: No time to take our most important tourism market for granted.10 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPlan 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.'05 Apr 05:01 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionFilm director v Millbrook Resort residents: land zoning fight hits courtCourt told Millbrook residents: 'Not realistic to bank on the site remaining unchanged'.03 Apr 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionCourt bars City Rail Link from closing street outside Barclay SuitesA court says pedestrian and vehicle access near the CRL site must be upheld.02 Apr 07:26 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionHoliday turnaround: Australian chain gets holiday park leaseLease is for 48 years, land is classified as sensitive, across the road from beach.27 Mar 07:40 PM
New ZealandWhānau-run business provides authentic Whanganui River adventuresAn inter-generational adventure business on the Whanganui River is booming.27 Mar 02:00 AM