Tourism
New Zealand by train touted on world stage
The New York Times has voted New Zealand by train as the fourth best place to visit this year in the iconic '52 places' list. Audio
Waikaremoana Great Walk reopens
After months of mahi and hundreds of thousands of dollars, one of the country's Great Walks has just reopened. Audio
Concerns for wildlife as drivers break rules in protected area
A Department of Conservation ranger is heartbroken people are flouting the rules by driving their cars at the Waikanae estuary scientific reserve.
Kaikōura 'absolutely pumping' after quake and Covid-19 challenges
Kaikōura is enjoying one of its busiest summers in recent years.
The story of pounamu, and the West Coast
There's a new reason to get along to the wonderful West Coast of Te Waipounamu. Audio
My Hometown: Timaru
Timaru, once described as 'the world centre of the early night', is not without its problems. But Chris Cessford says there's a lot to love about the south Canterbury town where she was born.
'When this place is destroyed, my bones ache'
After 27 years, living on Waiheke Island feels like both a blessing and a curse for RNZ digital journalist Rose Davis.
Downtown police station would 'change the dial' for central Auckland
A greater police presence in the central city and a stronger pipeline for events are among the things Heart of the City's chief executive wants to see in 2024.
Hamilton Gardens to charge for 'themed' areas in wake of rates crisis
The famous themed gardens in Hamilton are preparing to introduce an out-of- town visitor charge in 2024.
Post-pandemic cruise industry 'very resilient' - Tauranga tourism boss
Tourism providers in the Bay of Plenty are prepping for their busiest cruise season since the pandemic.
Focus on high-spending tourists paying off - Tourism NZ
New Zealand will have to work harder to attract tourists as travellers tighten their purse strings, a tourism leader says.
'It's chock-a-block' - Bay welcomes holiday crowds after cyclone, Covid setbacks
Bay of Islands tourist towns, such as Paihia and Russell, are filling up with international visitors and New Year's revellers.
Pack emergency supplies for your summer roadie
The National Emergency Management Agency is warning holidaymakers to find out Civil Defence information for the places they are travelling to this summer.
'The town is pumping': Business booming in Tairua
This year's highway closure meant the coastal town was often bypassed by peninsula travellers, but now things are looking up for local retailers.
El Niño looms large over tourism this summer
The industry is bracing for the weather pattern during a busy season.
Thousands head to Kaiteriteri for Christmas
In the lead up to Christmas, thousands of people will arrive at Kaiteriteri Beach at the top of the South Island, to camp near the sandy shores that are the gateway to the Abel Tasman National Park.
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Hotel profits risk lagging behind inflation as tourism rebounds
Visitors are slowly filling up the country's tourism centres for the busy season, but profitability across the hotel sector is a mixed bag. Hotel data for New Zealand says revenue per available room… Audio
New water tanks boost water supply for hikers at top of the South Island
Six new water tanks for huts around the top of Te Wai Pounamu should mean the water keeps running for hikers this summer.
Airbnb names Lower Hutt its top trending New Zealand destination
The Wellington city took the crown, but a handful of small New Zealand towns also made the top 10 list.
One hundred tourist sites closed this summer due to Cyclone Gabrielle damage
DOC staff are still cleaning up after more than 550 sites across the North Island were damaged in February, with spots like Cathedral Cove remaining shut over summer.
