Tourism
Inside Waitomo Caves
Dip down into a valley south of Hamilton and you arrive at one of New Zealand's most unique environments - Waitomo.
Covid lockdowns gave scientists an unexpected opportunity to learn more about the… Audio
Ruapehu Alpine Lifts goes into liquidation
The future of Ruapehu ski areas hangs in the balance after Ruapehu Alpine Lifts was put into liquidation this morning. Audio
What now for Mount Ruapehu ski season
What now for the Ruapehu Alpine Lifts? During a meeting yesterday, bids to take over management of the business failed with creditors voting down proposals to either keep the current company… Audio
The best places to go 'aurora spotting' in Aotearoa
Tuhura Otago Museum director Ian Griffin is about to kick off a speaking tour around the prime locations, to help people know where to go for the best view for aurora lights. He talks to Jesse. Audio
Hobart doubles short-term stay rates to keep rents down
To Tasmania now, where the Hobart council agreed last night to double rates for short-term stay properties, like Airbnb's, to ease the rocketing cost of renting. The proposal will use the short-term… Audio
Titanic tourism crew missing in the Atlantic Ocean
A submarine used to take tourists down to view the wreck of the Titanic has gone missing in the Atlantic Ocean, sparking a search and rescue mission. OceanGate, the company operating the submersible… Audio
The country's next Great Walk running to budget
Three track sections have been finished, with two more underway before the Tuatapere Hump Ridge Track opens.
Tourism boss asks for more taxpayer money to fund plans
The government is being urged to pitch in to help communities fund their visions for managing their destinations.
Too rapid for rafting: Wet weather costs sector at least $1m, say businesses
Two rafting companies believe they and others have collectively lost at least $1 million as high flows keep them off the Kaituna River.
New plan launched to explore regenerative tourism
A new vision for the tourism industry aims to explore low-carbon aviation fuel and more collaboration with local communities.
Fox Glacier residents optimistic about impact of proposed cycle and walking trails on business
After a busy summer, Fox Glacier residents remain optimistic about town's future
Aviation sector couple of years away from full recovery - Qantas boss
The head of Qantas says it will probably take a couple of years before the aviation industry returns to pre-Covid levels.
Foot traffic bounces back, as Auckland's Queen Street slowly comes back to life
The Auckland CBD is coming back to life after years of pandemic slow down and disruption caused by construction works.
Qantas' NYC flight aims to take bite of big apple from Air NZ
Qantas' boss is in the country touting his new route which is in direct competition with Air New Zealand. New Zealanders now have two options to fly to the Big Apple. Qantas will launch its direct… Video, Audio
'We feel confident': Christchurch on track to be destination - not just South Island gateway
Christchurch tourism chiefs are predicting bumper winter and summer seasons as the city re-establishes itself as a key travel destination.
Bumper tourist seasons expected in Christchurch
Tourism leaders in Ōtautahi Christchurch are predicting bumper winter and summer seasons, as the city re-establishes itself as a key travel destination.
Data shows the number of international… Audio
South Island ski season kicks off this week
South Island ski fields are celebrating a dump of snow that has set them up for the start of the season which kicks off this week.
And the snow has also sparked a warning to adventurers heading into… Audio
Making sure nothing of kai moana caught is going to waste
A holiday park in the Far North is making sure our kai moana doesn't go to waste. Ngapae Holiday Park at Waipapakauri smokes fish frames and heads and then gives them to guests at the park. Audio
Tourism businesses disappointed by another false start to DOC's booking system
Trampers and tourism businesses were yet again disappointed, as DOC's Great Walks booking system had another false start.
Tech glitches hold up Great Walks booking dates
Keen trampers will not be able to book walks until probably July, DOC says.
