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Kiwi who took NZ's obsession with adventure tourism to Japan
In 1994, Mike Harris finished uni and headed to Japan to ski. He now owns an adventure sports business that turns over $5m a year. Susan Strongman heads to a small mountain town in Japan to find out…
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Schools close as battle to contain Queensland blazes continues
Queensland remains in the midst of the worst bushfire threat in recorded history and an omen of things to come, the state's fire service has warned.
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Viral measles outbreak in Auckland has Pacific nations on alert
The number of people with measles in New Zealand is rapidly rising with the illness literally going viral in Auckland prompting warnings to the Pacific. Video
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Storm Dorian: Widespread power cuts as winds batter Nova Scotia
The storm battered Nova Scotia with winds of up to 160km/h, cutting power to more than 450,000 homes, days after causing devastation in the Bahamas.
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Pacific move to protect their people from NZ's measles outbreak
The number of people with measles in New Zealand is rapidly rising with the illness literally going viral in Auckland, prompting warnings to the Pacific. Audio
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Cardrona seeks clearance to buy Treble Cone skifield
Cardrona Alpine Resort is seeking Commerce Commission approval to buy the Treble Cone skifield near Wanaka.
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The Week In Review for week ending Fri Sept 6 2019
Audio 6 Sep 2019A review of the week's news including... Doctor frustrated over 'lack of sensible planning' during measles outbreak, US warns travellers about NZ measles outbreak, Chinese tourists just started trip… Audio
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Whanganui's Sarjeant Gallery gets further $12 million
The government has added $12 million more to redevelop and strengthen the heritage-listed Sarjeant Gallery in Whanganui.
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Air Chathams starts flights to Norfolk Island
Air links from New Zealand to Norfolk Island have been launched today.
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Wringing more than silverware from RWC 2019
Win or lose, the Rugby World Cup is being seen as a great opportunity to boost our economy. Audio
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Loch Ness Monster: Fiction or giant eel?
The Loch Ness Monster is one of Scotland's oldest and most enduring tales. It inspires books, TV shows and films, and sustains a major tourism industry around its home. Now scientists are saying… Audio
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Loch Ness monster eel? NZ DNA researchers present findings
The creatures behind repeated sightings of the fabled Loch Ness Monster may be giant eels, New Zealand genetic scientists say. Audio
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China supported Hong Kong extradition bill's withdrawal - Carrie Lam
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam says China "understands, respects and supports" her government's move to formally withdraw an extradition bill.
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Govt seeking private investment to build tourist attractions
Tourism professor, David Simmons, talks about having more private investment in tourist attractions and why there's reluctance by the sector to put money in to the industry. Audio
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The Panel with Catherine Robertson and Chris Orr (Part 2)
Audio 5 Sep 2019Where were you when Live Aid was on and what was the highlight for you? Another case highlighted of adults ruining sport for children with their win at all costs attitude. Tourism professor, David… Audio
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Marshalls confirms first dengue death
A six-year-old girl has been confirmed as the first person to die from dengue fever in the Marshall Islands.
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NZ tourism operators brace for travellers' 'flight shame'
Audio 4 Sep 2019New Zealand tourism operators are bracing themselves for a rise in so-called "flight shame" among travellers worried about their environmental impact.
Sustainability is the core focus of both the… Audio
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Security screening at regional airports 'inevitable'
Only aircraft with more than 90 seats are currently screened, but Tourism Summit Aotearoa speakers agree the days of free-and-easy air travel are numbered.
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Taranaki Crossing to boost region's tourism earnings
Taranaki's tourism earnings are set for an annual boost of about $4 million a year after confirmation of a $13.3 million Provincial Growth Fund investment in Egmont National Park.
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Cook Islands brace for impact of NZ measles outbreak
In the Cook Islands hospitals are preparing isolation beds and notices are going up at the airport as New Zealand's measles outbreak threatens infants and tourism numbers. Audio
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Security screening at regional airports 'inevitable’ - industry leaders
Tourism industry leaders say it's inevitable security screening will be introduced at regional airports. Screening currently takes place for aircraft with more than 90 seats. But there was general… Audio
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Palau tourism industry ‘in crisis’ - report
A report is forecasting Palau to have its lowest tourism arrivals in nearly a decade.
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Cook Islands readies for measles threat
In the Cook Islands hospitals are preparing isolation beds and notices are going up at the airport as New Zealand's measles outbreak threatens infants and tourism numbers.
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Tourism industry debates its future as slowdown anticipated
The head of Tourism Industry Aotearoa believes the industry will be valued at more than $40 billion this year.
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Death of NZ's international tourism boom?
The record visitor boom is over, with predictions the tourism growth rate could hit zero over the next two years.
