Tourism

Kohutapu Lodge was humming four years ago, it was welcoming international backpackers and living up to its five word motto "Changing a town through tourism". Overnight all that changed. After many… Audio

Travelling to, and around, New Zealand was a major investment in time in the early 20th century. So what made tourists - mainly from Britain - undertake the journey? And how was the country sold to… Audio

It's never been harder to run a business in Queenstown - that's the message from hospitality and tourism operators in the town, and that comes after more than two years of the pandemic.

A critical… Audio

The tourism sector is celebrating the end of pre-departure tests for travellers.

From Tuesday the requirement is gone. The government says it's now more hassle than it's worth.

But the Opposition… Audio

Winter has arrived in Aotearoa's tourism mecca, bringing with it plenty of snow and heralding the start of the ski season.

While the wintry blast late last week brought disruption to many, it was… Audio

Ski Time in Methven is being forced to reduce hours and available rooms - despite a surge in demand.

The lodge and restaurant are busy, but a lack of international travellers on working holidays… Audio

A battered travel industry is scrambling to get the cars, buses, and labour to gear up for increasing numbers of visitors but faces plenty of obstacles on the road to recovery.

The borders fully… Audio

If you have ever been to the Cook Islands and had a beer, theres a very good chance that Trader Jacks was the place where you enjoyed the famous hospitality of the Island nation. The bar and… Audio