Tourism
Nobel Peace Prize nominee uses tourism as a vessel for peace
Tourism can only happen when conflict ends - and that's been recognised with a Nobel Peace Prize nomination
Tourism's role in peace and prosperity
Tourism can only happen when conflict ends - and that's been recognised with a Nobel Peace Prize nomination Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 4 July 2025
In today's episode, Nominations have officially opened today for local elections, and with it, the Far North mayor has started a campaign for his district to keep the Maori wards, Fresh rain has been… Audio
One of the country's most photographed pubs up for grabs
Expressions of interest open on Friday for the 162-year-old, heritage-listed Cardrona Hotel.
Creating space in Rodney for cycle trails
Cycleways are often a hot button topic, but not in the Auckland district of Rodney, where plans are underway to build a 120k trail from Puhoi to Mangawhai for cycling, walking, running and even horse… Audio
Can US Customs search your phone? What you need to know
Explainer - When travelling to America as a tourist or on a visa, US Customs have the right to search your devices - as do many other countries. Audio
Information Cold Call - Westport in the Spotlight
This week Jesse chats to a staff member at the Westport isite centre. Audio
Freedom camping or 'free parking'? Queenstown Lakes' plan to manage campers
The council's draft bylaw would set limits on stays and designate free camping sites, after the previous rules were quashed by the High Court last year.
Dunedin airport welcomes first international flight since 2020
Orange fever has struck Dunedin as it welcomes the return of international flights after a five-year hiatus during Covid. Tess Brunton was there. Audio
Tourism operators concerned about Interislander ferry retirement
Aratere's looming retirement would reduce the Cook Strait fleet from three vessels to two until replacements arrived in 2029. Audio
Interislander ferry Aratere to retire in August
Tourism operators aren't sure whether they'll welcome smooth sailing or face choppy waters once the Interislander service loses one of its ferries. The Aratere retires in August, reducing the Cook… Audio
Information Centre Cold Call
Jesse rings a random information centre across the motu to find the best things about their region. Audio
Visa change for Chinese passport holders announced
People transiting through New Zealand on Chinese passports will be able to use an electronic travel authority from November.
Luxon rejects idea of visa waivers, extended visas on first trip to China
The Prime Minister has poured cold water on the idea of complete visa waivers, or extended visas for "premium" travellers from China.
Luxon rejects idea of visa waivers, extended visas on first trip to China
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has poured cold water on the idea of complete visa waivers, or extended visas for "premium" travellers from China.
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.
