Tourism
TRENZ conference: Launch of online tool part of 'tourism for future'
Tourism Industry Aotearoa is launching a new online tool to help businesses become more sustainable.
New tool to help tourism biz more sustainable
Tourism Industry Aotearoa has unveiled a new online tool to make it easier for businesses to become more sustainable. Tourism reporter Tess Brunton has more. Audio
Vanuatu govt considers placing Air Vanuatu into voluntary administration
The Vanuatu government is considering placing Air Vanuatu, the national carrier of Vanuatu, into voluntary administration.
Should international tourist fees be raised?
The government is asking whether it should stay the same or if it should increase and by how much.
Plans to attract more Australian tourists to NZ
Three major tourism bodies have teamed up to attract more Australian visitors to their regions, and they're hopeful others may follow suit. Tourism reporter Tess Brunton has more. Audio
Whanganui council to buy CBD properties for hotel plans
The three properties, worth about $4 million, will facilitate the development of a four-star hotel and carpark in the city.
Lack of demand 'number one problem for businesses'
The new economic reality has hit a growing number of companies as they reveal significant hits to their earnings and profits. Audio
Australian visitors bounce back strongly despite not meeting pre-Covid-19 levels
Australian visitor numbers are bouncing back strongly, despite representing the country's largest gap in visitor volume.
Former head of Ruapehu Alpine Lifts to put in bid to take over ski-field
The former head of Ruapehu Alpine lifts says he'll be putting in a bid to take over a central North Island ski-field. Dave Mazey spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Why Europe's most famous tourist attractions are turning people away
They say money can't buy you happiness, but at Europe's busiest tourist hot spots, it can get you peace and quiet.
Northland still accessible despite Brynderwyn closure: Mayor
Whangarei's mayor wants to remind New Zealanders that Northland is still accessible, even if the road over the Brynderwyn hills will be closed for longer than expected. Mayor Vince Cocurullo spoke to… Audio
No 'quick fix' for deteriorating Tongariro Chateau - DOC
The historic hotel at the base of Mt Ruapehu needs critical work to make it weathertight, on top of the $2m already spent on maintenance.
Iconic view of Japan's Mount Fuji to be blocked to deter tourists
Residents of a small town are at their wits' end over tourists' behaviour, as some park illegally and climb on roofs to get the perfect photo.
Long-awaited four-star hotel planned for Whangārei
Millennium and Copthorne Hotels is looking at a 110-room hotel in Whangārei as it expands its network.
Future of regional tourism 'dire' if council funding cut
Hawke's Bay could lose out on $250 million a year in visitor spend if its tourism body is forced to close, chair says. Audio
Regional tourism groups face funding crunch
As councils around the country slash costs many are looking to can or cut funding to their own tourism agencies; a move an industry insider says could kill businesses and turn parts of Aotearoa into a… Audio
Wait for passports blows out to eight weeks
And the wait time for an urgently required passport has increased.
The island where locals are saying no to tourists
An influx of holidaymakers is driving up housing costs and depleting resources, residents say.
'They cruise, we lose' - Protesters hit Wellington streets
Calling for an end to "luxury emissions", climate protesters passed cruise ship visitors in Wellington chanting slogans and waving banners.
Discounts for ex life-pass holders announced by new Tūroa operator
The new operator of the Tūroa Ski Field says ski passes will be on sale from next week - with deals for former life pass holders. Audio