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Outstanding achievements recognised in Queen's honours ceremonies
The flag at Government House in Wellington remains at half mast, but today was a day for celebrating those who have achieved the highest honours in New Zealand.
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Marlborough needs hotel beds to stay competitive in corporate market
A new hotel in Kaikōura that has not even opened yet is already taking bookings from Marlborough, the region's tourism boss says.
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Investor aims to double $400m New Zealand hotel portfolio
Pro-Invest chair and chief executive Ron Barrott says New Zealand is still one of the world's most desirable tourism destinations and the primary driver behind its plan for growth.
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Christchurch Airport boss to take up Genesis chief executive role
Genesis Energy has appointed the head of Christchurch Airport as its new chief executive.
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Economic growth data due this week, forecasts range widely
Economists are making a wide range of forecasts for gross domestic product growth as the latest quarterly figures are about to be released.
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Are airline offsetting schemes all they're cracked up to be?
Most airlines now offer passengers the option to offset their share of the flight's carbon emissions with carbon credits. Air New Zealand's scheme is called "Fly Neutral". A one way trip between… Audio
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Kaipara District Council 'a sweet little piece of democracy': departing mayor
Local Democracy Reporting talks to outgoing Kaipara mayor Dr Jason Smith about his life before he became mayor and his time leading the district as he plans to step down and stand for central…
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Five dead after boat capsizes off Kaikōura coast
Five people are dead after a boat with a group of bird enthusiasts on board capsized off Goose Bay in Kaikōura, police have confirmed.
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Over 30,000 people waiting for tourist visas
Thousands of travellers are waiting for a visa, as figures show only one in five requests were approved in the month after the border reopened.
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Immigration NZ explains delays in visitor visa process
People trying to get a New Zealand visitors visa want to know why it's taking so long to get one.
Fewer than one in five visitor visa applications have been approved since August, when the borders… Video, Audio
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Public feedback sought on proposed freedom camping bill
Tourism Minister Stuart Nash announced the legislation last November, saying it was to ensure the right vehicles are in the right places.
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Lack of hotel developments outside biggest city could impact tourism
A sharp downturn in the number of hotel developments could lead to shortages in popular tourist destinations outside of Auckland.
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Pacific news in brief for September 8
Tongan housing plan, probe into shooting of fishermen, and Samoa to sign deals with international airlines
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'Battlefield tourism': NZers without war experience told to stay out of Ukraine
A New Zealand medic back from the front line in Ukraine is warning doctors and nurses here not to join the war effort unless they are trained to work in conflict zones. Audio
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'Battlefield tourism': NZers without war experience told to stay out of Ukraine
A New Zealand medic back from the front line in Ukraine is warning doctors and nurses here not to join the war effort unless they are trained to work in conflict zones. Audio
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Tourists waiting weeks for a visa
Some tourists are waiting more than five weeks to find out if they can pay a visit to New Zealand.
Fewer than one in five visitor visa applications has been approved since August.
Families waiting… Audio
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'You're not going to be helping the country': Warning to New Zealanders with no conflict zone experience - stay out of Ukraine
A New Zealand medic back from the front line in Ukraine is warning doctors and nurses here not to join the war effort unless they are trained to work in conflict zones.
Huge numbers of foreign… Audio
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Pacific news in brief for September 2
New commissioner for French Polynesia; French Polynesia paper be set for a comeback; and big dollar boost for Palau
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Glenorchy at risk of severe liquefaction in quake, also flooding, study finds
Glenorchy is a small, idyllic settlement just down the road from a place called Paradise. But its residents face an uncertain future after a study detailed significant natural hazards.
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What Rotorua's mayoral candidates would do about emergency housing in motels
A city "being ripped apart" is how one mayoral candidate has responded to the nationwide exposure of Rotorua's emergency housing crisis.
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Budget increase for Marlborough freedom camping rangers
Managing freedom camping in Marlborough went over budget last summer, prompting the council to commit more funding for the coming season.
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Whale trail from Marlborough to Kaikōura making tracks
The backers of the Whale Trail cycle and walkway from Picton to Kaikōura aim to make some significant gains over summer.
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Pacific news in brief for September 5
Shipping costs hitting French Polynesia, Marianas sinkhole was ex-War storage tank, and Samoan official found guilty by court
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Hawaii closes last coal-fired power plant as ban begins
Hawaii's only coal-fired power plant has burned its last after it closed down last week.
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PM to travel to New York for United Nations meeting
Jacinda Ardern will travel to New York later this month to represent New Zealand at the United Nations General Assembly.
