Tourism
Milford Sound project reaches 'a really important milestone'
The Milford Opportunities Project says it will hit a major milestone this week when it reports back to ministers on the feasibility of their masterplan.
Bid to save iconic Chateau Tongariro Hotel launched
The iconic hotel was permanently closed in February last year and has simply been deteriorating while it sits empty, petitioners say. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 19 June 2024
On today's episode, Christchurch's tourism body talks about the economic blow Sail GP's withdrawal from the region will have. RNZ's political reporter in Japan speaks about the "c-list" celebrities… Audio
A bite-sized Te Araroa trail for Canterbury trampers?
An investigation will look at how Ashburton district's local economy could benefit from a bite-size portion of the Te Araroa trail.
What to do in an emergency situation overseas
What happens if you're injured overseas, or if someone goes missing or even dies? We've broken it down for you.
Australian states vying to host Charles and Camilla
Luxury island stays, quokka experiences, and wine tours are all on the cards for the royals during their expected tour later this year.
Rakaia's salmon statue needs a makeover
The statue is in need of work, but with the project unbudgeted the council has yet to work out where the cash to fund it will come from.
The risks and rewards of raising the foreign tourist tax
What should visiting Aotearoa New Zealand cost your average tourist?
Costs rise for tourism industry, but domestic numbers remain strong
The tourism industry is grappling with the cost of living, with bills rising across the board, but there are hopes it may mean New Zealanders will look closer to home when they need a break.
Tourism industry grapples with rising costs
The tourism industry is grappling with the cost of living, with bills rising across the board. Tourism reporter Tess Brunton has more. Audio
Bragging rights and Instagram - what's causing overtourism?
As iconic tourism hotspots like Venice and Mt Fuji start cracking down on tourists, an expert says we need to change how we travel. Audio
Heading Off: 'Overtourism' and how to address it
Post-pandemic tourism has far exceeded anyone's expectations leading to a new term 'overtourism'. Parts of the Northern Hemisphere have been struggling under the weight of high number of tourists all… Audio
Tourism insider on Budget's visitor levy increase
One way the government's clawing back some money in the Budget is by increasing what international visitors have to pay when they arrive here. Chris Roberts was the head of Tourism Industry Aotearoa… Audio
Heading Off: Waitaki, a hot tourism destination!
For Heading Off today we're heading to the east coast of the South Island to Waitaki. It's one of the destinations around that is attracting more tourists each year. We speak to journalist Lisa Scott… Audio
DOC has 'lost patience' after Great Walk system crashes again
There were 11,000 people logged in waiting to book but the system crashed and was down for an hour. Audio
Should foreigners pay even more for Great Walks?
Foreign visitors already pay more than Kiwis for the Great Walks. Our visual journalist Marika Khabazi asked people if they think that price should go up more. Audio
DOC booking site faces problems again
President of the Federated Mountain Clubs Megan Dimozantos speaks to Lisa Owen about the DOC website failing again when Great Walks bookings opened, and what to do with the ballooning demand. Audio
DOC apologises after more Great Walk booking issues
The department says the "poor experience" doesn't meet the public's expectations - or its own.
Serko cuts losses, boosts revenue
Travel booking software company Serko has nearly halved its loss.
Tourism NZ's $5b off-peak plan
Tourism New Zealand has an ambitious new strategy to grow tourism by $5 billion over the next four years by attracting more visitors outside of summer.