Tourism
Coromandel keen for visitors over Easter weekend
Easter would normally be boom times on the Coromandel Peninsula, a playground for Auckland escapees.
But the indefinite closure of State Highway 25A - a main route to a number of holiday hotspots -… Audio
More Queenstown businesses look to buy worker accommodation
More Queenstown businesses are looking to buy accommodation for their staff, with the rental shortage causing some employees to leave before their first day.
Queenstown Lakes visitors invited to help fund region's climate and conservation goals
Destination Queenstown and Lake Wānaka Tourism have launched community funding platforms.
Easter tramping: Plan ahead and keep an eye on weather
With the long weekend coming up, outdoors author and photographer Shaun Barnett is encouraging people to get out tramping this Easter, but be mindful of preparation. Audio
Tourists encouraged to come back to Hawke's Bay
Hawke's Bay was one of the most affected areas when Cyclone Gabrielle arrived in February. Hawke's Bay Tourism Chief Executive Hamish Saxton talks to Jesse about how visitors can help the region… Audio
Desperate Queenstown renters turn eye to empty houses
People are asking Queenstown real estate agents if they can stay in vacant houses as the rental crisis continues to snowball.
Queenstown council looks to govt for answers as pressure grows for housing action
Queenstown's deputy mayor says the district needs help from the government to solve its housing crisis. Audio
New cruise association chief hopes to sail through tourism recovery
There will soon be a new head for the New Zealand Cruise Association.
Adventure trails and organic garden add X-factor to family farm
In the last few years, Tom O'Brien's Southland farmland has become home to a hand-built bike and hiking track and an organic market garden. Audio
Adventure trails and organic garden add X-factor to family farm
In the last few years, Tom O'Brien's Southland farmland has become home to a hand-built bike and hiking track and an organic market garden.
AudioHundertwasser Art Centre narrowly avoids closure
Cyclone Gabrielle was almost the final nail in the coffin for the $33 million tourist attraction.
Council probe gives helicopters visiting Waiheke, Aotea all-clear
A report has found helicopters buzzing Waiheke Island are not unsafe, overly noisy or breaking the rules.
The Panel with Ed Amon and Nalini Baruch (Part Two)
Wallace and panellists Ed Amon and Nalini Baruch talk to Gisborne farmer and Federated Farmers Meat & Wool chairperson Toby Williams on the mammoth challenge faced by cyclone affected farmers, who… Audio
Tourists lifting mood within hotel property sector as big deals signed
Rebounding international tourism is buoying optimism in the hotel property sector, as prices remain steady.
Top white water rafting rafting spot made more accessible
The 10km stretch of the Rangitaiki River is a mild ride, but getting to it has not been easy - until now.
No sense of being wanted in town, worker says
A Queenstown renter says he and his flatmates were given notice after raising concerns about a spare room being let on Airbnb.
Interislander ferry troubles a nightmare for Picton tourism
Repeated delays, cancellations and mechanical problems on the Interislander ferries are causing nightmares for tourism and accomodation providers in Picton.
Destination Marlborough general manager… Audio
NZ Football criticises Saudi Arabian tourism sponsorship
New Zealand Football's push-back to a Saudi Arabian tourism body sponsoring the women's Football World Cup has surprised the sport's bigwigs.
FIFA were reportedly caught off-guard by criticism of… Video, Audio
Is this really the worlds friendliest city?
The man in chrage of promoting it says "Yes" Audio
Resistance to mega-tourism is rising in the South Pacific - but will governments act?
Opinion - Pacific destinations are enjoying the return of visitors, but there is a rising awareness of possible alternatives to pre-pandemic tourism models, Apisalome Movono and Regina Scheyvens write…
