Tourism

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.

100% Pure? New Zealand's clean, green image took a beating this summer as tourists travelling through the countryside posted pictures of lakes and rivers off limits due to contamination by farm…

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.

Changes to the country's only regional tourist levy may be off the table for up to 18 months.

A new survey shows more than half of New Zealanders don't know tourism is the country's biggest earner or how many tourists visit each year.

A new tourist campaign is asking people to experience Aotearoa the "Kiwi way" to encourage responsible travelling. Video

The tourism industry remains hopeful an Associate Tourism Minister will be appointed despite their initial request being refused.

The Waiwera hot pools in north Auckland will be closed for at least most of the summer.

Kaikōura has topped Airbnb's 2019 Global Trending Destinations List, ahead of locations in China, Mexico and France.

NZ consumers are being misled about hotel prices just as Australians were, TAANZ boss says. Audio