Tourism
Transport watchdog warns jet boat operators after Queenstown crash
The transport safety watchdog has issued a stern warning to the jet boat industry after an engine failure injured two people in Queenstown.
Holiday home rentals making record revenue after bumper summer
Revenue from holiday home rentals has surged to record breaking heights following a strong summer period.
Border open for tourists not a quick fix for industry
As the prime minister announced yesterday, New Zealand's borders will fully open two months earlier than had previously been planned. So we thought we'd check in with tourism operators to find out if… Audio
Locals pitch in to keep Queenstown businesses open
Queenstown locals are putting up their hands - and picking up dish cloths - to help as businesses brace for a busy winter with staff thin on the ground.
'Stunning' Rakiura will draw tourists despite visitor levy increase - councillor
Stewart Island's visitor levy is expected to treble - but it will be phased in.
Cruise ships, travellers coming back as borders reopen
With the border reopening earlier than expected, cruise ships and travellers from all countries will be able to enter New Zealand again, Flight Centre travel group's general manager of Product… Audio
New Zealand border reopening fully from end of July
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has confirmed the border will fully reopen from the end of July, including for cruise ships and international students.
Visiting Stewart Island set to cost more
The Southland District Council has voted to start charging people more money to visit Stewart Island.
The new normal for tourist operators around the world
The Prime Minister has announced. she's bringing forward the full re-opening of our borders, from October to July. Travel operator Robyn Galloway's noticed that travel is very different now, with… Audio
World-first recreation of ancient Egyptian garden opens in Hamilton
The garden is based on a typical temple from the middle kingdom period 2040 BCE to 1782 BCE and hieroglyphics adorn the entrance way.
Whale Trail clip-on bridge nearly finished despite weather set-backs
Despite weather setbacks, a new cycle and walkway from Picton to Kaikōura should have a clip-on bridge north of Blenheim finished before winter.
Ohakune businesses hope for busy winter season
Residents of the central North Island town of Ohakune are optimistic a booming winter is on the way after two years of Covid-19 uncertainty.
Some mull travel for treatment as surgery waitlists blown out
With waiting lists for elective surgery blowing out even further because of Covid restrictions, some are setting their sights on other countries to get the treatment they're wanting.
Rachel Graham… Audio
Lake Dunstan Trail added to Great Rides network
The Lake Dunstan Trail in Central Otago has been awarded Great Ride status by the government.
Great Walk expected to be booked out despite partial closure
The Department of Conservation is confident one of the country's Great Walks will be good to go next tramping season despite weather damage. Audio
'It's been a great start': Kiwis first in to book Milford Track places
The majority of people who snapped up a booking on the Milford Track are New Zealanders.
Queenstown hotels' quality concerns as cleaners unavailable
There are concerns top Queenstown hotels may have to lower their gold star standards because there aren't enough cleaners to go around.
The boss of the Hilton says as tourist numbers bounce back… Video, Audio
Tourism operator on border restrictions loosening
There have been emotional scenes at Auckland Airport as travellers from some of the 60 visa-waiver countries, now exempt from MIQ, reunited with friends and family.
Others are here just to explore… Audio
Worth the wait: True love overcomes Covid-19
Re-united couples are among many travellers making the most of their time together now that quarantine-free travel to Aotearoa is open after more than two years.
First international tourist flights land in two years at Auckland Airport
The first international flights have touched down in Auckland in over two years, bringing in tourists, family and Kiwis home from holidays or business trips.
A historic and entirely unprecedented… Video, Audio
