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Kaitāia business ordered to pay nearly $400k after 'horrific' sand boarding death
A Northland company has been ordered to pay almost $400,000 after the death of a Korean tourist in a "horrific" sand boarding incident.
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DOC bears brunt of probe into alleged kiwi mishandling
An investigation into a Hawke's Bay sanctuary has instead come down hard on the government department.
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FIFA sets benchmark for major sports events, govt urged to keep momentum
"You know how world famous Bathurst is in Australia. We are going to be the Bathurst of New Zealand. This will expose us to international audience. All sorts of people - high-net-worth individuals, as…
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Anger in Hawaii over potential land grabs after disaster
There are concerns in Hawaii of predatory land buying as the recent wildfires have left many locals homeless and in dire financial straits. Audio
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Election 2023: RNZ's guide to party policy
Promises, promises: it’s easy to forget which party has pledged what. Welcome to RNZ’s go-to guide for party policy ahead of the 14 October election day. We’ll keep updating this guide as policies are…
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Travel sector bouncing back in post-Covid recovery
The tourism and travel sector results are expected to show the industry's Covid recovery in full swing, but not quite back to pre-pandemic levels.
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'An immediate uplift' - World Cup's boost for tourism
Expectations were high ahead of the FIFA Women's World Cup, and tourism businesses say the tournament has definitely exceeded them. Audio
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Tourism businesses say World cup exceeded expectations
Expectations were high ahead of the FIFA Women's World Cup, and tourism businesses say the tournament has definitely exceeded them. Aotearoa hosted 29 games, drawing some record football crowds and… Audio
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A year since landslides destroyed Mangamuka Gorge
One year ago, 26 massive landslides destroyed State Highway 1 in the Far North's Mangamuka Gorge.
Overnight the settlement of Mangamuka, about 30 kilometres south of Kaitaia, was transformed from a… Audio
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Guidance on new safety rules needed sooner, adventure tourism operators say
A South Island tourism operator is worried new safety rules are putting the cart before the horse.
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FIFA fans depart NZ buzzing about their time here
Its whizzed by, and just like that, the Fifa Womens Fifa World Cup has left our shores. It feels just 4 weeks ago that organisers were worried about slow ticket sales but they needn't have stressed… Audio
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Could technology replace passports for trans-Tasman travel?
An Australian tourism group is pushing for trans-Tasman border rules to be loosened to make travel between Australia and New Zealand quicker and easier. Tourism & Transport Forum Australia says major… Audio
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Pacific news in brief for August 16
A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including West Papua, Northern Marianas, Cook Islands, Tonga and more
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Football world cup a 'massive celebration' in New Zealand
"Exceptional" is how the sport and recreation minister is describing the outcome of the FIFA Football Women's World Cup that was held in New Zealand. Audio
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Chief Women's Football Officer 'overwhelmed' by World Cup
The FIFA Women's World Cup will have its first finalist Tuesday night, when Spain take on Sweden at Eden Park.
The winner progresses to Sunday's final in Sydney eyeing their first World Cup triumph -… Audio
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Economic activity picks up but headwinds loom - Infometrics
Employment and population growth are continuing to support the economy despite the pressure from inflation and interest rates.
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Wreckers move in at Waiwera Thermal Pools site
Work has begun to demolish a former Auckland water park, ahead of a fresh marketing campaign.
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'Grave concern': The highway at risk of slipping into the sea
The mayor says it's a lifeline for her region - but where State Highway 6 clings to a cliff, a slip falls away to the sea about 300 metres below.
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Fiji police to increase presence after reports of violent attacks on tourists
Fiji slammed with international travel advisories, but authorities say the country is safe. Audio
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Corporate reporting forecasts low market earnings to continue
Analysts are expecting the upcoming corporate reporting season to deliver a mixed bag of results, with falling consumer demand and increased costs a drag on earnings.
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Wildlife tour plans pulled after DOC raises concerns about protection of Hector's dolphins
A tourism operator made the right call to pull the plug on its plans to run the wildlife tours in Lyttelton Harbour, DOC says.
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Virgin Galactic completes first tourist space flight
A former Olympian, a University of Aberdeen student and her mother have travelled to the edge of space on Virgin Galactic's first flight for tourists.
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'Completely wiped out a township' - Hawaii wildfires death toll rises to 36
A New Zealander on holiday in Maui says the wildfires devastating the Hawaiian island are unlike anything he has seen before.
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Wildfires destroy entire town in Maui
Audio 11 Aug 2023Wildfires have killed at least thirty-six people and destroyed an entire town on the Hawai'ian island of Maui.
The historic town of Lahaina, a famous tourism area on Maui, has suffered major damage… Audio
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Fiji leaders adamant that the country is safe
Fiji leaders adamant that the country is safe amidst travel advisories. Audio
