Tourism
'Quite a bump': Rotorua lures more Auckland visitors
Rotorua is experiencing a surge in domestic tourism, with new figures showing an increase in visitor numbers, spending and accommodation occupancy.
Government calls infamous 'Everyone Must Go' campaign a 'winner'
The campaign was ridiculed when it was launched with US and UK media calling it tone-deaf and opposition politicians saying it made New Zealand sound like a clearance-sale item
'Everyone Must Go' campaign brings a leap in Aussie visitors
The number of Australian visitors has leaped between March and May with the Government attributing the results to the 'Everyone Must Go' campaign. Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston spoke… Audio
International visitor numbers back to 93% of pre-Covid figures - DOC
Bookings at Department of Conservation huts, campsites and Great Walks brought in more than $13 million last summer.
Tourism agency enlists Bollywood couple to woo Indian tourists
Actors and real-life couple Rajkummar Rao and Patralekhaa appear in a cinematic mini-series set in New Zealand's top tourism sites.
Loss of regional flights to impact healthcare access, connectivity
Sounds Air is going to can its flights from Blenheim to Christchurch and Christchurch to Wānaka. Audio
Information Centre Cold Calls: It's a wrap!
Calling iSite centres at random to chat to staff has been a Monday delight. Today we share some of the most memorable moments. Audio
'It's on in the Tron': All Blacks talk up Hamilton before tonight's France test
France snubbed Hamilton in their build-up, but the home team have been warmly received.
Some advice if you're thinking of trekking to Everest
If you didn't know better, you might think it's just a nice hike in the Nepalese countryside - but it's not.
Storm damage closes Tasman's Great Taste trail again
The popular biking trail is a lifeline for the local economy, bringing in $34m annually.
'Never had a heyday': Council-owned holiday park closes
The holiday park only attracts up to 250 visitors a year and is costing ratepayers $30,000 a year.
Nobel Peace Prize nominee uses tourism as a vessel for peace
Tourism can only happen when conflict ends - and that's been recognised with a Nobel Peace Prize nomination
Tourism's role in peace and prosperity
Tourism can only happen when conflict ends - and that's been recognised with a Nobel Peace Prize nomination Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 4 July 2025
In today's episode, Nominations have officially opened today for local elections, and with it, the Far North mayor has started a campaign for his district to keep the Maori wards, Fresh rain has been… Audio
One of the country's most photographed pubs up for grabs
Expressions of interest open on Friday for the 162-year-old, heritage-listed Cardrona Hotel.
Creating space in Rodney for cycle trails
Cycleways are often a hot button topic, but not in the Auckland district of Rodney, where plans are underway to build a 120k trail from Puhoi to Mangawhai for cycling, walking, running and even horse… Audio
Can US Customs search your phone? What you need to know
Explainer - When travelling to America as a tourist or on a visa, US Customs have the right to search your devices - as do many other countries. Audio
Information Cold Call - Westport in the Spotlight
This week Jesse chats to a staff member at the Westport isite centre. Audio
Freedom camping or 'free parking'? Queenstown Lakes' plan to manage campers
The council's draft bylaw would set limits on stays and designate free camping sites, after the previous rules were quashed by the High Court last year.
Dunedin airport welcomes first international flight since 2020
Orange fever has struck Dunedin as it welcomes the return of international flights after a five-year hiatus during Covid. Tess Brunton was there. Audio
