Tourism
Indian tourists flock to NZ but visa rejection rates remain high
The number of arrivals from the world's most populous nation continues to soar but securing a visitor visa remains a challenge for many Indian nationals.
Dismay over international visitor levy hike
The community expresses disappointment at the government's decision to raise the international visitor levy almost threefold.
China's visa-free policy for NZ visitors starts next month
Travellers from New Zealand can enter China without a visa for up to 15 days from 1 July.
The changing face of Chinese tourism: Value over volume
A tourism boss isn't expecting a large volume of Chinese tourists to visit to New Zealand despite the return of Sichuan Airlines after four years.
US airline's first direct flight service to South Island lands in Christchurch
The new service, a partnership between United Airlines and Air New Zealand, will be the first time the South Island has had a direct scheduled service to San Francisco. The first flight from the US…
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.
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
