Tourism
Outdoor Education and Tourism teachers concerned about NCEA overhaul
Outdoor education and tourism teachers fear the government's overhaul of school qualifications will short-change thousands of teens. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 25th August 2025
In today's episode, the trial of a man charged with murdering five people by setting fire to Wellington's Loafers Lodge hostel on May 16th 2023 has started at the High Court in Wellington; A retailer… Audio
Locals say Queenstown is suffering from overtourism
Otago Regional Councillor Councillor Alexa Forbes says Queenstown is suffering from overtourism. Forbes spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
'Key lever': Call for spending on new airline routes, major events
The government needs to spend more on attracting major events and more air capacity to lift international visitor numbers, the head of Tourism Holdings says. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 21st August
In today's episode, a tourism leader is warning New Zealand's being left behind by Australia and is calling on the government to ramp up efforts to bring big events here; New Zealand is facing one of… Audio
Tourism operator's plea to let tourists over 35 work in New Zealand
Currently, working holiday visas are available to people aged between 18- and 35-years-old. Audio
Hotel industry supports calls for bed levy
The hotel industry is broadly in favour of the bed levy Auckland mayor Wayne Brown wants, but is keen to see it extend beyond the supercity. Sudima Hotels and Hind Management chief operating officer… Audio
'Not a drill': Cruise industry brainstorms over falling visitor numbers
The industry conference in Napier is wrestling with the issues facing the tourism sector.
Cruise ship season sinking fast
Napier Port has revealed its cruise ship revenue is down nearly 10%. Bookings for the upcoming season that starts in October are headed in the same direction. Cruise ship numbers in the Bay of Island… Audio
Mayor renews call for Auckland bed tax
Wayne Brown is asking the government to reconsider its opposition to a bed night levy.
Quake-damaged hotel to become five-star Sheraton in central Christchurch
Christchurch's Rydges Hotel, originally known as Noah's, is getting a $150 million renovation to become a five-star Sheraton Hotel. Mainland Capital director Ben Bridge spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Waterslide cracks open on world's largest cruise ship
One passenger was injured, and it left a sizable hole in the bottom of the tubular slide.
Wellington Airport unveils new centerpiece sculpture
For over a decade, a pair of huge eagles ridden by Gandalf the wizard greeted people as they arrived in the city famous for the Lord of the Rings and the Hobbit. But no longer. Today, Wellington… Audio
'Come and Say G'day': Is Tourism Australia's advertising stuck in 1984?
Tourism Australia's latest global A$130m campaign offers a nostalgic view of a quirky, sunny, laid-back Australia. Video
Our hottest destinations are set to start charging foreign tourists - here's why
Explainer - If you're coming to New Zealand as a tourist to check out some of our most famous attractions, get ready to pay a little more for the privilege.
NZ medical tourism to Turkey rapidly rising
Kiwis are heading overseas in record numbers for medical procedures - Ross McNaughton has the story Audio
Tourism Holdings rejects Australian takeover bid
Campervan firm Tourism Holdings has rejected what it is calling an opportunistic takeover offer for the company.
Shotover Jet turns 60: From river ferry to iwi-led tourism icon
One of New Zealand's best-known adventure rides is celebrating six decades of adventure, iwi pride, and sustainability on the Kimiākau Awa. Audio
Shotover Jet marks 60th birthday
One of the country's most well-known tourism ventures is marking a major milestone today. Ngai Tahu Tourism say the Shotover Jet's 60th birthday is more than a commercial success story, it's the… Audio
Auckland's tourism sector embraces Māori and Pasifika culture
It's hoped the move will help the city build a more distinct international brand. Audio
