Tourism

Police and WorkSafe are investigating the death of a tourist yesterday who was hit by a bus while sandboarding in the Far North.

More than 100 submissions have been sent on the government's draft tourism strategy.

It's the final days to have a voice in the future of tourism with the submissions on the government's draft strategy closing next week.

Queenstown has kept its title as the South Island's number one visitor destination, despite strong growth in Canterbury.

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The Department of Conservation has hit back at criticism it downplayed the risks at a Hawke's Bay beach where two people were injured in a massive landslide this week.

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With more than five million visitors expected to arrive by 2024, a tourism strategy is being developed to help the industry handle the predicted growth.

A push for sustainable tourism is being embraced by the industry as visitor numbers look set to boom.

A boon for the island's economy is being predicted after it was recently accredited as an official Dark Sky Sanctuary.

Dentists want sugary drink manufacturers to be forced to label their products detailing the teaspoons of sugar per serve.

Tourism operators around the country are bracing for the summer surge with domestic tourism expected to be at its peak.

A Southland port is being eyed as a potential hub for cruise ships to visit and there's hopes that it will help build the reputation of the region as a destination.