Tourism
Longer runway largely opposed at Environment Court
Under a quarter of the submissions on extending Wellington Airport's runway think it is a good idea.
Ruapehu skifields to bring in more snowmakers
After missing out on up to 40,000 visitors this year, Ruapehu skifields are spending $11 million on snow-making equipment for an earlier season start.
Flight cancelled after man pushes attendant
The Air New Zealand flight attendant "stumbled backwards and fell" after a 75-year-old man pushed her while boarding.
Should NZ's Great Walks be privately-run?
Four tourism leaders have put forward the possibility of privatising New Zealand's Great Walks, which lost more than $3 million last year. Audio
Privatising the Great Walks?
Four of New Zealand's tourism leaders have jointly released a report to the government, that moots the possibility of privatising the Great Walks. The controversial suggestion is one of a raft of… Audio
Rena wreck ruling hailed as landmark
A ruling by the Environment Court, which found councils could control fishing to protect native species, sets a nation-wide precedent, Forest & Bird says.
Crack down on tourists working for food and board
A dozen backpackers have been caught employing travellers to work as volunteers, prompting the government to issue a warning about immigration laws.
Freedom campers overrun surf spot
Local surfers have chained shut the toilet at a Taranaki break and asked freedom campers to leave, but some will not budge.
Solomons to host 12 cruises in 2017
The Solomon Islands Cruise Ship Industry says the sector is picking up momentum with 12 cruise ships due to arrive in the country next year.
Abandoned campervans to be driven out of Kaikōura
More than 300 rental vehicles and tourist buses left abandoned in Kaikōura after the earthquake will start being driven out of the town tomorrow morning.
Tough summer looms for Kaikōura campgrounds and motels
Hundreds in Kaikōura whose livelihoods rely on tourists are facing a tough summer, with holidaymakers cancelling bookings at an alarming rate.
8000 vehicles a day could hit inland highway this summer
Thousands of holidaymakers could face a summer of highway misery because of earthquake damage to top-of-the-south roads. Video
Kaikoura tourism operator on why SH1 needs to open
Despite legislation fast-tracking quake repair work in Kaikoura, it will be months before the town can cash in on tourism. Destination Kaikoura's General Manager joins Checkpoint. Audio
Moeraki road toll 'just adding up'
A council in North Otago is calling on NZTA to urgently upgrade the safety of a deadly stretch of SH1.
The era of hand-painted aerial photography
A new book looks back at the iconic hand-painted aerial photographs of Whites Aviation, a ubiquitous feature in the living rooms of New Zealand. Video, Audio, Gallery
Tourism operators not keen on nationwide visitor levy
John Key's suggestion that a proposed visitor levy in Auckland could be rolled out nationally is not going down well with tourism and accommodation businesses. Audio
Tourism levy would be 'administrative nightmare'
A national tourism levy would be useful but the one proposed for Auckland is flawed, tourism bosses say.
Goff wants $5 bed levy for Auckland visitors
Prime Minister John Key a visitor levy proposed by Auckland mayor Phil Goff should be rolled out nationally rather than be just in Auckland, if proved viable.
Auckland in cruise mode over 'dolphin' berth walkway
Disagreement in Auckland over a proposed mooring for mega-cruise liners could leave them anchoring out in the harbour for a second year running.
Is $500k to market Auckland too much?
Analysis - Is $500,000 too much when you're spending ratepayers' money on a global marketing campaign? The answer is not simple, writes Auckland Correspondent Todd Niall.
