Tourism
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
Tourism operators must offer 'high quality experience' - Ardern
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says while there will be no cap on the number of tourists allowed into New Zealand, tourism operators need to offer a quality experience with low environmental impact. Audio
'Movie scene moments' as borders reopen to more countries
Hundreds of quarantine-free travellers have arrived from the United States for the first time in more than two years. Audio
Covid-19: First international tourists touch down in NZ
The first vaccinated tourists from the US not required to go into MIQ have arrived Auckland Airport this morning.
The border reopened at midnight to vaccinated visitors from about 60 visa-waiver… Audio
'They're not going to rush back': Tourism operators want pre-departure tests ditched
Tourism operators say pre-departure Covid-19 testing is putting off overseas travellers from coming here and they want the requirement removed.
Pre-departure testing putting tourists off NZ - operators
Tourism operators say pre-departure Covid-19 testing is putting off overseas travellers from coming here and they want the requirement ditched.
At midnight last night, the border reopened to… Audio
'Back on the map': Border reopens to visa waiver countries
It is the next step in the gradual opening of the border after it was slammed shut in March 2020 as part of the government's Covid-19 response.
Agencies have concerns over proposed tourism firm takeover
The proposed takeover of a campervan operator is still being considered by Australian and New Zealand commerce regulators, who have concerns.
NZers flock to outdoor conservation areas under in 2020-22
There's been an unexpected up-side to the whole Covid experience, with tourists unable to visit, more New Zealanders have been taking advantage of their wonderful backyard.
DOC has released its… Video, Audio
Stewart Island tourism operators fear impact of tripling of visitor levy
The Southland District Council today heard from submitters on the proposal to increase the visitor levy up from $5 to $15 from October next year.
Rakiura tour operators worried about visitor levy rise
Stewart Island tourism operators have told the Southland District Council a tripling of the visitor levy will scare off tourists.
The council's been hearing from submitters on the proposal to… Audio
Great Walks celebrate 30th anniversary with bookings set to open
New Zealand's Great Walks are celebrating their 30th anniversary this year, with the 2022-23 booking season opening next week.
Pacific well poised for the return of tourism
Pacific country's are well poised for the return of tourism as borders reopen. Audio
Wheels up as Palmerston North welcomes back petrolheads
Engines are revving and bar tills ringing in Palmerston North for the city's biggest weekend of the year.
NZ should be in no hurry to reopen its border to cruise ships
Analysis - The cruise industry requires strong regulation. Now is the time to hold it to account, rather than hurry to offer good news for an industry conference in Miami, writes James Higham.
Bach bookings get a boost over easter
Bach bookings over Easter were higher than they've been in years, as holiday makers took the opportunity of a long weekend at Orange to get out and about.
One company that hires out baches was 97… Audio
'It's been busier than Christmas' - bach bookings boosted over Easter
Bach bookings over Easter were higher than they've been in years, as holiday makers took the opportunity of a long, fine weekend at Orange to get out and about.
Jacinda Ardern puts out call for tourists in Singapore
New Zealand has rolled out the welcome mat in Singapore - with the Prime Minister shamelessly plugging for tourists to come visit as our borders begin to re-open.
It's a key purpose of Jacinda… Audio
Cruise industry wants maritime border opened
Crusie ships may be allowed back into New Zealand waters by October, but the industry says without a firm decision now, cruise lines may turn their backs on this country.
Under Maritime Covid-19… Audio
Skydiving rules yet to be tightened in wake of US man's death
Recommendations to make skydiving near water safer have yet to pass their first hurdle, four years after a jumper drowned in Lake Wakatipu.
