Tourism
Cleaning up after tourists
When you gotta go you gotta go. But you'd better plan at least an hour ahead when you're doing the Tongariro Crossing. Audio
Fiji's tourism industry galvanises to get visitors back
The tourism industry in Fiji has wasted no time in banding together to pull overseas visitors back in the wake of Cyclone Winston. Audio
Charging for New Zealand
We ask tourism operator Chris Adams how tourists would react to paying fees for visiting some parks and amenities. Audio
Freedom campers 'broke into port-a-loo'
Freedom campers have been fouling Lake Ruataniwha and sneaking into the lake's rowing centre, South Island Rowing says.
A lower dollar and more Chinese feeds tourism boom
Official figures show close to 3-point 2 million tourists came here in the January year - a record high - bolstered by an influx of Chinese on holiday here for their New Year celebrations. Audio
Net migration and tourists hit fresh record highs
New Zealand's attraction to the rest of the world shows no signs of letting up. Audio
Freedom campers strain towns' limits
An explosion of freedom campers this summer has left small town New Zealand struggling to cope.
Business briefs
More overseas visitors are filling motels and hotels throughout the country. Audio
Overcrowding fears for Milford and Routeburn
Bookings on the South Island's famous tramping tracks are running at an all-time high, raising concerns about overcrowding and potential damage to New Zealand's reputation. Audio
Tramping on and off the the beaten track
Bookings on the South Island's famous tracks are running at an all time high, raising concerns about overcrowding and potential damage to New Zealand's reputation overseas. Audio
New funds for Hundertwasser centre
Prominent retired businessmen Sir Ron Carter is throwing his weight behind the proposed Hundertwasser Art Centre in Whangarei. Audio
Investigation into cruise ship mishap
A formal investigation is under way after luxury passenger ship Azamara Quest reportedly struck a rock in Tory Channel.
Woman 'horrified' she swam in E coli river
A woman who jumped into a popular Gisborne swimming spot without realising it was contaminated with E coli is demanding better warning signs. Audio
Clean green image crumbling?
The Tourism Council says its members are shocked by images of cows in lakes. Audio
Alternative to Tongariro Crossing mooted
The Department of Conservation is looking at ways to ease chronic overcrowding on the Tongariro Crossing, including a "sister crossing" in Taranaki.
Tourism boost for Chinese New Year
Record numbers of Chinese tourists are expected to visit New Zealand to celebrate the Chinese New Year in February.
New freedom camping by-law tested
Christchurch's new by-law restricting freedom camping is having teething problems, residents and campers say.
Vanuatu's tourism industry hit by flight cancellations
Virgin Australia has joined Air New Zealand and Qantas in suspending all services into Vanuatu. Owen Drew owns the Tranquility Island Resort in Port Vila and also runs day cruises taking people out… Video, Audio
PNG tourism to spend up in East New Britain and Milne Bay
Papua New Guinea's new tourism minister says he needs to invest in building up the countries tourism hubs before marketing it to the world. Audio
Bumper cruise season expected
Summer weather heralds the arrival of cruise ships and another bumper season is expected.
