Tourism
Not so cruisy: Rough start to season for cruise ships
The start of the cruise season has been anything but cruisey. For the second time in a fortnight high winds meant the Ovation of the Seas has not come into port. The ship can carry almost five… Video, Audio
Tourism in Wairarapa picking up after slow winter
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Thousands attend Wairarapa events despite economic headwinds
More than 18,000 visitors attended Wairarapa events in the past two weeks, giving the region a tourism boost after a slower winter.
Auckland businesses blindsided by SailGP cancellation
The cancellation of SailGP, scheduled to be hosted in Auckland next year, feels like a "gut punch" for business in the city centre. Audio
Canterbury has a plan to return as tourism destination - but has no funds to achieve it.
A new Canterbury regional tourism plan has been endorsed by the local councils but there's no money to implement it.
Whangārei tourism boost with first cruise ship visits in decades this summer
Three ships are due at Northport, at Marsden Point this summer, each carrying around 700 passengers, as a welcome boost to Whangārei's tourism.
Newest heli bike park in Aotearoa ready to open
This summer keen mountain bikers will have a pristine new trail to ride on the central plateau of the North Island. Thomas Orr's family has been working for five years on this project, the Kaimanawa… Audio
Summer looking 'very positive' for Tourism Holdings
Campervan operator Tourism Holdings is planning for a further boost this summer as the travel industry continues to recover.
Big tour buses banned from 'most stunning' views of Aotearoa
Tour bus access to one of the best views in New Zealand is being restricted due to safety concerns.
Prominent Hastings water park reopens after $2.4m makeover
A handful of hardy souls braved heavy rain on Monday to be the first to experience the spruced-up Splash Planet.
Lack of Coromandel tourists leave business owners worried about summer
The famous track has been closed since Cyclone Gabrielle hit in February, causing landslides in the area. Audio
Tourism businesses committed to hospitality as AI, technology grow
Tourism operators say they do not want new technology to jeopardise the manaakitanga they offer visitors.
Rarotonga encourages 'regenerative tourism'
Tourists in Rarotonga are being encouraged to look beyond the picture perfect post-card and give back to the environment when holidaying in the islands.
Regenerative Tourism is becoming a staple for… Audio
International travel prices dropping
The price of international travel from Aotearoa is dropping - particularly for flights to North America.
One airline is advertising return economy flights for less than a thousand dollars.
House of… Audio
Cook Islands tourism want visitors 'climate change conscious''
Cook Island tourism calls on visitors to be 'climate change conscious'. Audio
'We are excited to be here': First cruise ship of season arrives in Napier
The first cruise ship of the season, the National Geographic Orion, arrived in Napier bright and early this morning, met by a cold gusty wind and clear skies. Audio
Harvest Hawke's Bay to bring together food, wine and music
Dozens of Hawke's Bay businesses will come together for a wine and food festival on the banks of the Tukituki River, a welcome celebration after the long clean-up following Cyclone Gabrielle. Audio
Eliminating homelessness an 'unreasonable goal' - Auckland Council
It takes weeks to house rough sleepers, and while eliminating homelessness is an unreasonable goal, Auckland Council is aiming to make it "rare".
Cruise ship's Covid-19, gastro outbreaks declared over
A cruise liner dealing with Covid-19 and gastroenteritis has arrived in Adelaide with fewer than 10 people still sick.
Tourism tech brings opportunities & challenges for operators
Tourism operators say they don't want new technology to jeopardise the manaakitanga they offer visitors. The industry is facing a rapid rise in new technology they say offers opportunities as well as… Audio