Tourism
Niue in top ten growing tourist spots
Niue has been named in the top ten fastest growing tourism destinations for 2017 by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation. Audio
South Pacific's biggest tourism project to be finalised
French Polynesia is awaiting the final signatures to kickstart the biggest tourism project the South Pacific has seen. $US700 million (NZ$1 billion) is the projected cost of the Tahitian Village which… Audio
South Pacific's biggest tourism project to be finalised
Tahiti awaits sign-off for South Pacific's biggest tourism project. Audio
Cardrona set to host biggest skifield in NZ
Only a decade ago, Cardrona village looked destined for a quiet future in its picturesque valley.
Bay of Islands' housing shortage affects tourism workers
Tourism is booming in the Bay of Islands, but it is difficult to attract hospitality staff because of the lack of available and affordable rental housing. Kathryn discusses the issue with Riki… Audio, Gallery
Farming in a fishbowl: The impact of open tracks and tourism
After the stoush over demands for greater access over a farm owned by American TV personality, Matt Lauer, farmers say the surge in visitors wanting to roam across their land is making them feel like… Video, Audio
Not Pure as view
An advertising executive who was involved in New Zealand's 100% Pure tourism campaign and owns a holiday house near Queenstown says the new Atley Road subdivision will destroy panoramic views. Audio
Last ditch effort to overturn freedom camping rules
Hurunui District Council passed a new freedom camping bylaw in July, which opens up four parts of the town centre to freedom campers where none were allowed previously. Video, Audio
Punakaiki residents frustrated over infrastructure upgrades
The previous government had planned to upgrade carparking, toilets and access ways in the West Coast town last year, but that was put on hold.
Room with a (point of) view
You see a lot from as a tourist in your own land. You learn a lot from looking again at the known. So - here is the first of a series of tourist guides to our own Parliament.
Paying to visit Mission bay
It's been revealed Chinese tourists have been tricked into paying for free New Zealand attractions like beaches by dodgy tour operators. The tourists think they're getting a deal, not realising these… Audio
Councillors call for Mudtopia audit
Rotorua councillors are calling for an audit into the failed Mudtopia Event which lost hundreds of dollars. Audio
Tourist levy welcomed...if it works
Tourism Industry Aotearoa say it will back a new border levy for international travelers, as long as the money is used well. The advocacy group hopes the levy will be used to improve visitor… Audio
Tourism industry thinks conservation should get proposed levy
The tourism industry says it will need well over a billion dollars in sustainable funding to develop the sector, which is well beyond the government's proposed vistor levy. Audio
Can NZ accommodate all its tourists?
We are increasingly popular as a destination for Chinese tourists, behind Australia and Canada, and tied with France. That's the gist of a report in NBR this morning. Audio
Instagram hunters keeping search and rescue busy
Land Search and Rescue is experiencing a rise in call-outs as people get into trouble while searching for Instagram hot spots.
Stretched infrastructure causes West Coast stink
Foul smelling oxidation ponds in Franz Josef and Hokitika, caused by ageing infrastructure and soaring visitor numbers are a top priority for the Westland District Council. Mayor Bruce Smith and… Audio
Is Dunedin the most underrated city in NZ?
CNN's travel correspondent Lilit Marcus believes Dunedin is the most underrated city in the country and has more to offer than the usual tourism attractions for overseas guests. Audio
High country farming with a live audience
Every one of the estimated 100,000 tourists heading to Mount Aspiring National Park each year travel through Randall Aspinall farm. When tourists spot his stock in the river, he'll sometimes… Audio, Gallery
Mayor: $35 tourist tax not enough to cover need
It's the right of the government to sting tourists for more at the border, as long as the money raised goes where it's needed, the tourism industry says.
