Tourism
Australian firm makes bid to buy Tourism Holdings, values it at more than $500m
Campervan company Tourism Holdings has received an acquisition offer from across the Tasman.
A new era in flight takes off in Hamilton
Hamilton once again has an international airport, with new flights to and from Australia beginning on Monday. Libby Kirkby-McLeod reports. Audio
Queues outside Mt Hutt despite opening day cancellation
Mt Hutt was supposed to open its doors for ski season on Friday, but rainfall warmed the snowpack and caused it to become unstable.
Tourism operators at war with council over tourism funding cuts
Tourism operators across the district are boycotting Whakatāne District Council for cutting funding to Tourism Bay of Plenty.
New Auckland convention centre tipped to spark tourism recovery
The NZ International Convention Centre is due to open in February 2026.
Tourism New Zealand launches new global campaign, with a familiar twist
It aims to encourage travellers to book now with snapshots of the iconic landscapes and experiences on offer. Video
Plan to double tourism value by 2034 unveiled
The government has unveiled how it plans to double the value of tourism exports by 2034 and boost visitor numbers.
Government invests another $13.5 million in NZ tourism
Last year, Tourism New Zealand unveiled an ambitious strategy to grow tourism by $5 billion. Audio
Govt injects a further $13 million into tourism
The government's making another pitch to get tourists to come here, with a $13 million investment. Mackenzie District Council acting mayor Karen Morgan spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Queenstown's Amisfield ranked among world top 100 restaurants
Queenstown's Amisfield Restaurant is the first ever from New Zealand to make it onto a prestigious "World's Best Restaurants" list. Audio
Milford Sound plans: 'We've got to get on with it'
Tourism operators are welcoming more clarity on the government's plans for Milford Sound, but say it is now time for action.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 4 June 2025
In today's episode, a new poll shows more New Zealanders oppose rather than favour the government's pay equity shakeup, demolition crews are racing against the tide to remove the burnt-out wreck of an… Audio
Government rejects plan to bar cruise ships from Milford Sound
It has also given the thumbs down to a proposal to close the airstrip.
Rotorua business leaders worried about geopolitical events
Geopolitical volatility was the highest-ranked concern for Rotorua business leaders in a recent survey.
Regional airlines hanging on in a high-risk business
The small plane routes that keep our country connected are becoming increasingly fragile links.
The headwinds facing regional airlines
The small plane routes that keep our country connected are becoming increasingly fragile links. Audio
'We want to get Queenstown moving again' - cable car companies target resort town
A race is underway as two companies unveil their schemes to connect Queenstown by high-wire. Audio
To build rock cairns or not - ongoing debate
Rock cairns are at the centre of debate around Lake Tekapo, Chen Liu has the story Audio
Overtourism: ruining it for everyone
The OE is considered a rite of passage for many, and Instagram boasts all the hot spots. But many locals are feeling squeezed out. Audio
Fiji resort alcohol 'poisoning' victim speaks after near-death experience
It was supposed to be a relaxing mother-daughter holiday in Fiji - and it was, until one of them bought a pina colada from the pool bar.
