The latest Henley Passport Index has been released, ranking each country based on the power of its passport.
New Zealand
Wed, Oct 15
Dolomite Point in Punakaiki and Franz Josef/Waiau will be the first two trial spots for a new paid parking scheme focused on popular tourist locations.
Sat, Oct 4
Wilding pines have been rapidly multiplying in the South Island high country, with fears that without extra eradication funding, their spread would become uncontrollable.
Sun, Sep 28
They travel only in the summer season, but numbers have swelled in recent decades.
Sun, Sep 21
Ruapehu Mayor Weston Kirton will present the petition – signed by 15,469 people – to Rangitīkei MP Suze Redmayne at midday, before it is lodged with the House.
Business
Tue, Sep 16
Ministers said outdated restrictions were limiting concerts and sports at New Zealand’s largest stadium, with potential changes aimed at driving jobs and tourism.
Mon, Sep 15
New funding aimed at helping attract global acts, support local events, and drive regional visitor growth.
Sun, Sep 14
Sarah Wiblin is adjusting to life out of Auckland, following her appointment as manager of the Hurunui District Council-owned thermal pools
Thu, Aug 14
The Australian airline announced this morning that the direct service would operate daily between June and October 2026.
Tue, Aug 12
Department is about to trial paid parking in its carpark next to the new Punangairi Visitor Centre in Punakaiki, as well as at Franz Josef and Aoraki Mt Cook.
Wed, Jul 30
Kaikōura tourism leaders are expecting to see fewer cruise ships this summer.
Mon, Jul 28
The budget airline said it was "determined to eliminate the scourge of oversized bags which delay boarding", which was "clearly unfair" on passengers who comply with the rules.
Tue, Jul 22
Locals say it’s not the kind of attention they asked for, but the so-called “mushroom murder trial” has turned Australia's Morwell into a magnet for dark tourism.
Crime and Justice
Fri, Jul 4
Customs said 68% of Kiwis returning home in June used the digital forms compared with 72% of Australians coming into New Zealand.
Tue, Jul 1
"It's really exciting to be on the first flight because it's a big honour," said teen Benjamin Paterson, who petitioned to get the flights brought back.
Wed, Jun 25
China Eastern Airlines will offer two services a week from Shanghai to Auckland and then onto Buenos Aires.
Thu, Jun 19
The volcano in south-central Indonesia erupted Wednesday, spewing towering columns of hot ash into the air.
World
Wed, Jun 18
Jetstar's JQ165 landed at Hamilton Airport just after 11am today after departing from Sydney earlier in the morning.
Mon, Jun 16
Chair lifts swing into action as the hordes begin arriving for what is hoped to be a bumper ski season.
Sat, Jun 14
Tourism Minister Louise Upston announced a second tranche of tourism marketing dollars this week in the hopes of further boosting visitor numbers.
Thu, Jun 12
The museum, one of the country's most popular tourist attractions, had been closed since May 10 after asbestos was discovered in the original 1929 part of the building.
Tue, Jun 3
Two of the more than 1800-year-old figures were damaged when the man "pushed and pulled" the clay warriors.
Mon, Jun 2
Around 60,000 additional seats will be available to cross the Tasman compared to the same time last year.
Mon, May 26
Almost 19,000 passports were reported lost or damaged over the last year, resulting in some "colourful" stories.
Tue, May 20
Prime Minister declares Rotorua is "on the up" with investment and planned growth to attract visitors back in their hordes.
Fri, May 16
