Tourism
Popular alpine town Hanmer Springs looks at new attractions
Hanmer Springs is looking to add a museum and sporting development to its attractions.
14 year old puts case foward to PM to get international flights back to Dunedin
A 14 year old campaigning to get international flights back to Dunedin has today put his case to the country's Prime Minister. Up until the Covid-19 pandemic hit, Virgin Australia flew directly… Audio
Some businesses spend years accumulating the perfect ambience
Music is probably one of the last things you'd pay attention to when out for a meal or drink - but it can make or break the whole experience.
We've all been to a restaurant or bar where the music is… Audio
Easter weekend 'felt like Christmastime' - Northland businesses
"We just couldn't keep up", say Northland businesses reporting a bumper Easter weekend.
Wānaka supermarkets deliberately breaching Easter trading rules
Foodstuffs says its Wānaka New World stores have decided to stay open across Easter Weekend in breach of the holiday's trading laws.
Nelson urgently needs revitalisation as economic performance slumps - mayor
New data shows Nelson's economic performance was the worst of any region in New Zealand in the last year.
Warbirds over Wānaka promises best ever show after six-year hiatus
More than 50,000 people are expected to attend the international airshow, which first ran in 1988.
Grand Chateau Tongariro bidders need more certainty from government - mayor
The historic hotel at the base of Mount Ruapehu has been closed since last February and is costing taxpayers more than $2 million a year while it sits empty and in disrepair. Audio
Tongariro Chateau costs taxpayers more than 2 million year
One of Aotearoa's iconic historic buildings is costing taxpayers more than two million dollars a year while it sits empty and in disrepair. The famous Tongariro Chateau, at the base of Mount Ruapehu… Audio
'Sad day for Rotorua': Iconic Lakeland Queen goes into liquidation
The vessel hosted tourist cruises on Lake Rotorua for more than three decades until pandemic border closures forced it into hibernation in 2021, with 15 staff made redundant.
DOC to increase prices for huts on great walks
The head of an outdoors organisation says the Conservation Department's price hikes for the Great Walks will make the experience too expensive for New Zealand families.
The department is increasing… Audio
What's behind the worsening Auckland Airport queues
Aviation insiders say airport security staff are on the verge of burnout and accidents are bound to happen.
A brief history of government bailouts
A ski field is the latest in a long line of floundering private companies being rescued by the taxpayer.
'Time and goodwill running out' after Ruapehu bailout
Local business owners says good money is being thrown after bad, while the mayor says "adult conversations" are needed. Audio
Grieving mother devoted years to teaching avalanche safety
Japanese authorities continue to investigate after an avalanche at Mount Yotei on the island of Hokkaido killed two New Zealanders.
One of those killed was 21-year-old Christchurch woman Isabella… Audio
Two NZers killed in skifield avalanche
The family of a New Zealand ski guide killed in an avalanche in Japan says she was full of vitality and life and had a passion for the outdoors.
Twenty-one-year old Isabella Bolton from Christchurch… Audio
West Coast leads the country in tourism spending growth
It was also one of only two regions in the entire country to have positive GDP growth in the last financial quarter, alongside Auckland. Audio
Director of Board of Airline Representatives responds to Ōhakea
A shortage of rescue and fire fighting services at Ōhakea Airbase is jeopardising international flights. Emirates which flies to Auckland and Christchurch, must designate an alternative airport in… Audio
Shortage of rescue services at Ōhakea threatens Emirates viability
A shortage of rescue and firefighting services at Ōhakea air force base has threatened the viability of a commercial giant's services to New Zealand. RNZ has obtained a letter Emirates sent to then… Audio
10 million in reparations given to Whakaari victims and familes
Victims of the Whaakari White island eruption and their families have been awarded more than ten million dollars in reparations. Five companies that took tourists to the volcanic island before the… Audio
