Tourism
Rotorua tourist spot Mitai Maori Village damaged by fire
A popular Rotorua tourist spot is thought to have been significantly damaged after a blaze on Tuesday night. Wetini Mitai-Ngati, Chief Executive of Mitai Maori Village spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 5 November
Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel; SkyCity finally has the keys to the long-delayed International Convention Centre in Auckland… Audio
Rules loosened to attract more Chinese tourists
The government expects 50,000 extra visitors from China each year under the new visa rules.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 30 October 2025
Christopher Luxon says his meeting with Donald Trump was an opportunity to build rapport with the president, and he invited him to New Zealand to play golf; Medsafe has received almost 150 complaints… Audio
Hauraki Gulf gets $6m boost to upgrade islands
The government said better wharves, walking tracks and water systems will make the islands easier to enjoy and would be good for tourism, hospitality and recreation.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 24 October 2025
Air New Zealand's new chief executive Nikhil Ravishankar says some domestic routes may need subsidies to keep running; Health officials are urging the public to remain vigilant for measles symptoms… Audio
Government wants tourism to drive the economy - but how will it deal with emissions?
Globally, passenger traffic is projected to grow by 3.8 percent annually over the next 20 years. In New Zealand, this optimism is reflected in Jetstar's expansion plans for its domestic and…
North Island tourism taking combined approach to foreign visitors
The industry signed a memorandum of understanding at a conference in May.
Why some tourists visiting this holiday destination never get their bags
Fragile supply chains on the remote Indian Ocean island are a part of life in this unique community.
Auckland Museum reopens after asbestos closure
Visitors welcomed back after museum closed due to asbestos discovery five months ago. Audio
What to know if you're going to the US in a government shutdown
Explainer - What the on-going battle in Washington could mean for New Zealanders. Audio
Tourism sector on hiring spree as summer approaches
The tourism sector is on a hiring spree as summer fast approaches, but some businesses are finding it difficult to get good candidates. Felix Walton reports. Audio
Progress being made in making Westland predator free
West Coast tourism operators says they're seeing birds and plants they didn't know lived in the area since predators were cleared. Tourism reporter Tess Brunton has more. Audio
Wildlife returns to West Coast as predators culled, tour operators say
Predator Free South Westland aims to eliminate every possum, rat and stoat from 100,000 hectares that covers from the Southern Alps to the sea.
New Hauraki Coromandel tourism boss focused on regional challenges
'Brink of excellence': New Hauraki Coromandel tourism boss focused on challenges.
Travelling to the EU is about to get more complicated
Explainer: After years of planning and myriad delays, the European Union's Entry/Exit system will go live tomorrow.
Are we taking the "freedom" out of "freedom camping"?
Freedom camping is a classic Kiwi pastime, but restrictions are getting tighter and tighter. Queenstown Lakes District Council has voted in a new bylaw that will restrict freedom campers to 15… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 10 October 2025
Winston Peters and Professor Robert Patman speak to Ingrid Hipkiss about the latest developments in Gaza; The Government is endorsing an AI-driven mental health online tool - saying it will help New… Audio
Tourism NZ CEO Rene de Monchy speaks to Ingrid Hipkiss
The government is on a mission to increase the number of tourists coming to New Zealand. Tourism New Zealand CEO Rene de Monchy spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Auckland's Moana festival looks to new government events fund
"I think MBIE have done a really smart thing here and they're going to see the benefits within the one year window of investing in major event and event content."
