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Mangaia: 'Three steps to heaven'
Feature - The dwindling population of the southern most island in the Cook Islands group has tripled this past week as Mangaians return home to celebrate two hundred years of Christianity.
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Heated exchanges between protesters, supporters as Chinese Premier arrives
A crowd gathered in central Wellington to support Premier Li Qiang's visit were met by protesters.
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Southern ski fields prepare to open
Snow-making guns are going full bore as southern ski fields prepare to welcome guests onto their slopes. Tourism reporter Tess Brunton has more. Audio
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Ever thought of counting whales as part of your winter get-away?
Volunteers are needed for the Great Kaikōura Whale Count.
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Costs rise for tourism industry, but domestic numbers remain strong
The tourism industry is grappling with the cost of living, with bills rising across the board, but there are hopes it may mean New Zealanders will look closer to home when they need a break.
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Tourism industry grapples with rising costs
The tourism industry is grappling with the cost of living, with bills rising across the board. Tourism reporter Tess Brunton has more. Audio
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Cook Islands and Honolulu sign sister city agreement
The agreement states that its purpose is to deepen the shared historical, cultural and ethnic ties that bind the people of each city.
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Luxon's Pacific tour: Investments, politics and laughs at his own expense
Analysis - Pacific trips are not ones where the PM can expect to face particularly tough challenges. Instead, they are heavy on the vibe.
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Pacific news in brief for June 7
A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including Samoa's concerns about a new Australian visa causing brain drain.
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Questions after hidden pipe spotted at famous China waterfall
An account for the Yuntai Mountain Waterfall said it was just getting 'a little help' to look good for visitors.
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Whale Trail set to boost Kaikōura's cycle tourism
Work is under way to develop the Kaikōura to Hāpuku section of the Whale Trail, a shared use pathway from Picton to Kaikōura.
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Bragging rights and Instagram - what's causing overtourism?
As iconic tourism hotspots like Venice and Mt Fuji start cracking down on tourists, an expert says we need to change how we travel. Audio
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Heading Off: 'Overtourism' and how to address it
Post-pandemic tourism has far exceeded anyone's expectations leading to a new term 'overtourism'. Parts of the Northern Hemisphere have been struggling under the weight of high number of tourists all… Audio
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Luxon, Niue Premier announce $20m for energy project
New Zealand plans to invest $20.5 million into a new, large-scale, renewable energy scheme in Niue.
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Boomers, farmers: Who's doing well in the recession?
Families are feeling the squeeze, retailers and construction firms are suffering, but is anyone not under pressure?
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Northern Marianas cry out more for more flights to keep economy afloat
Saipan Chamber of Commerce director Ron Smith says a minimum of 12 international flights need to be arriving daily to keep the economy above water.
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Around the motu: David Hill in North Canterbury
Enterprise North Canterbury has been working with other regional tourism organisations to develop a Canterbury dark sky trail. The Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve was established in… Audio
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New Cal unrest leads yachties to seek refuge in Vanuatu
New Cal unrest leads yachties to seek refuge in Vanuatu. Audio
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Former NZ First MP Barbara Stewart dies
Former New Zealand First MP Barbara Stewart has died at the age of 72. Audio
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Paris aiming for the most sustainable Olympics yet
Organisers say they're thinking about the Games' future, not just the planet's.
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'You need a thick skin to do something that hasn't been done before' - Dame Theresa Gattung
A total of 176 New Zealanders have been awarded for their services. See them all here.
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Asian New Zealanders celebrated in King’s Birthday Honours List
Half a dozen Asian New Zealanders have been recognised in this year's King's Birthday Honours List.
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Venice bans large tourist groups and loudspeakers
The rules are just the latest in a string intended to limit the impact of over-tourism.
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Panama prepares to evacuate first island in face of rising sea levels
On a tiny island off Panama's Caribbean coast, about 300 families are packing their belongings in preparation for a dramatic change.
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Line by line: The coalition's Budget cuts in one list
The government has made a virtue of its tax cuts being paid for through 240 savings and reprioritisations, unveiled in Thursday's budget. Here's what's been cut, by how much.
