Tourism
Star Trek's William Shatner blasts into space on Blue Origin rocket
A tearful William Shatner describes his 10-minute rocket trip as 'the most profound experience'.
How South Is business coping during Level 3 school hols
Many of us who are in Auckland, Northland and Waikato will be in the midst of school holidays spent at home and around the country businesses that rely on tourism from overseas and from Aotearoa's… Audio
Tourism sector records demand from international travellers
A luxury hotel operator in Auckland says high-end tourists already have bookings in place in the hope New Zealand will reopen its borders soon.
Trampers encouraged to have plan B for accident hotspot
Fatalities and a high rate of search and rescue incidents near one of the most popular huts in the Nelson Lakes has led to several agencies proposing solutions to improve tramper safety.
Hard up tourist operators want extension to wage subsidy
The tourism sector is asking for a continuation of the wage subsidy, even if Auckland moves down to level 2.
Major tourism company to be rebranded with domestic focus
One of the country's major tourism companies is rebranding less than three years since its last identity shift.
Covid-19: South Island businesses hoping Aucklanders back soon
South Island tourism operators are crossing their fingers ahead of the October school holidays as they wait to hear if Aucklanders can travel again.
Businesses have been looking forward to these… Audio
Cook Islands' tourism suffers from NZ Covid-19 outbreak
Cook Islands' tourism industry is facing a blow from New Zealand's outbreak. It's been five and a half weeks since Aotearoa went into lockdown and most Kiwi visitors who planned to wait it out, have… Audio
Govt keen for tougher adventure tourism rules after Whakaari
The government wants to introduce tougher safety rules for adventure activity operators, in response to the deadly 2019 Whakaari eruption.
Forty-seven people - most of them tourists - were on the… Audio
The places that tour buses can't reach
We've used closed borders to explore our own country, but you can love a place to death - there are some places that are not only difficult to get to, but tourism is not encouraged. Audio
The places that tour buses can't reach
We've used closed borders to explore our own country, but you can love a place to death - there are some places that are not only difficult to get to, but tourism is not encouraged.
AudioCruise ship industry sends warning over border uncertainty
The cruise ship industry says New Zealand is at risk of losing trips and companies if uncertainty around the border continues.
Cruise ship industry extends pause on NZ trips into 2022
The cruise ship industry says it needs some certainty around the border to save the industry and help towns who rely on their visitors.
Princess Cruises has announced its extending its pause of trips… Audio
Covid-19: Business struggling at Auckland's northern border as city stops southern travellers
Some businesses on Tāmaki Makaurau's northern border say things are so quiet they fear they may go extinct - and desperately want a travel corridor to keep them moving.
RNZ Tai Tokerau reporter Nita… Audio
Te Anau locals want daylight savings time to stay
Some Te Anau locals say there's no going back when the clocks spring forward for daylight saving this weekend.
They reckon Te Anau Time will be here to stay - permanently giving visitors to the… Audio
Covid-19: Auckland café owner holds breath for Level 3
Auckland hospitality businesses are holding their breath for a shift to Alert Level 3 - a step they say would be in the right direction, but nowhere near enough for them to cover costs.
Bread and… Audio
Covid-19: Hospitality NZ CEO on possible loosening restrictions
A change in Covid-19 alert levels can't come soon enough for the hospitality industry, with some business owners nearing the end of their tether.
Cabinet is set to reveal whether Auckland will drop… Audio
Fox Glacier businesses consider whether to close after latest lockdown
Fox Glacier businesses are holding out hope for a school holiday boost after a long and difficult winter.
Fox Glacier business hope for holiday boost
Fox Glacier businesses are holding out hope for a school holiday boost after a long and difficult winter.
Several businesses have already closed in town and others are considering whether to… Audio
'Decimated': Franz Josef businesses suffer as borders stay closed
Franz Josef business owners say they are struggling to keep their heads above water after losing Aucklanders and international visitors.
