Tourism

Former RBNZ economist Michael Reddell offers his analysis of the Monetary Policy Statement and explains why Kiwis need to be looking to stronger private sector investment in the long-term economic… Audio

The rich and famous are fleeing Los Angeles in droves as junkies and the homeless 'walk the streets like zombies.' Caroline Graham has lived in the City of Angels since the early 1990s and says LA is… Audio

After making wine around the globe, Grant Phelps was lured to Chile by the country's fifth richest man to run his winery. Eventually Grant branched out on his own to make his boutique wine in the… Audio

For the better part of 30 years, Yvonne Sutherland's shop and studio has been a must-stop on the Otago Peninsula. She's the creator of Happy Hens - brightly coloured, hand-painted ceramic hens of… Audio, Gallery

John Heskett's trying to get his tower approved to provide a tourist attraction in the Waikato. He tells Jesse about his idea and why he keeps trying to get it made after being denied resource consent… Audio

In 2005, Peter Spear and his wife Wendy decided to pack up and head off to Hawaii for a change of pace. The couple only intended to be there a few years, but 15 years later they still love their… Audio

The Panel is joined by Tourism Industry Aotearoa chief executive Chris Roberts. Audio

Government agencies have collaborated on a campaign to make sure we don't get forgotten by overseas consumers and potential tourists while our borders are closed. Tourism Chief Executive, Stephen… Audio

Jessica Gerrity moved to Japan 18 years ago, without any Japanese language skills. After learning the language, thanks largely to watching TV, it wasn't long before she found herself working as a TV… Audio, Gallery

Talks are going to get underway within a week to firm up the logistics of creating an air bridge between New Zealand and the Cook Islands. Professor Michael Plank talks about the logistics of that… Audio

The harsh economic realities of tourists staying away from Island holidayspots are really starting to bite. Audio

We hear archived sound recordings about the tourism heartland of Roto-Vegas. Audio, Gallery

The tourism downturn caused by Covid-19 has turned the ancient Thai city of Lopburi into a scene of raging warfare between roving gangs of thousands of monkeys. Photojournalist Mladen Antonov… Audio

Tourism operators are welcoming plans to waive DOC fees so they can work on conservation land for for free for the next year.

Tourism Minister Kelvin Davis announced $25 million has been earmarked to… Video, Audio

New research on the MV Greg Mortimer, a covid-19 infected cruise ship returning from a trip to Antarctica, has found 81 percent of positive passengers had no symptoms. Hawkes Bay GP, Jeff Green was… Audio

Communities near New Zealand's Great Walks are celebrating a surge in domestic bookings from Kiwis keen to check out their own backyard.  Audio

The operation which takes people out swimming with Dusky dolphins, Dolphin Encounter Kaikoura, is hoping to access some of the Government's 400 million dollar tourism fund. Business manager, Lynette… Audio