Ōkārito lagoon is New Zealand's largest, unmodified coastal wetland.
New Zealand
Monday 6:48am
1:28
The F150 steam locomotive was one of the F class of trains manufactured in Glasgow in the late 1800s.
Sun, Jan 18
2:33
Despite operating for 13 fewer days this season because of an initial weekends-only opening, revenue has increased by about $150,000.
Fri, Jan 16
Thousands of fans, a record-breaking stage and a major boost for the city as Auckland prepares to host the opening night of Ed Sheeran’s 2026 Loop Tour.
Entertainment
Wed, Jan 14
There were 5933 claims from overseas visitors in the most recent year – up from 1286 in 2021 when borders re-opened.
Health
Thu, Jan 8
The original monument honouring the last full-blooded Moriori has deteriorated after decades of harsh coastal weather, prompting plans for a bronze replacement ahead of its 40th anniversary.
Sat, Jan 3
One researcher says the roadside icons reveal who shaped our towns, and the parts of our identity we still argue over today.
Tourism operators are investing in high-end accommodation and targeting overseas visitors for the first time, but locals warn the islands can only handle limited growth.
Fri, Jan 2
A Marlborough Sounds tourism operator says the closures has left them cut off from customers at the start of the peak summer season.
December 29, 2025
Christchurch's long-awaited new stadium opens next year.
Politics
December 3, 2025
SkyCity revealed the date earlier this morning as it gave media a tour inside the new central Auckland venue.
Business
December 1, 2025
The design includes 28 pools and wellness experiences such as saunas, reflexology, gardens, walks and pavilions.
November 28, 2025
The 12m, 1.6 tonne salmon will be hauled up by crane and placed onto a truck to be transported.
November 17, 2025
Tourism operators say they're open and ready for visitors as numbers surge back to pre-covid levels, but some regions feel they've been snubbed.
November 16, 2025
The Department of Conservation confirmed the well-loved tracks would reopen in the coming days following a devastating fire at Tongariro National Park.
Environment
The seven-month scheme across Aoraki Mt Cook, Punakaiki and Franz Josef starts in December and is forecast to bring in $1.5 million of revenue.
November 12, 2025
Crews from across the region were called to the popular tourist attraction after a fire broke out.
Te Ao Māori
November 5, 2025
The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including serious weather warnings for rain and life-threatening winds, more than 100,000 public sector workers on strike, and the tourism hotspots in the global travel spotlight.
October 23, 2025
The latest Henley Passport Index has been released, ranking each country based on the power of its passport.
October 15, 2025
Wilding pines have been rapidly multiplying in the South Island high country, with fears that without extra eradication funding, their spread would become uncontrollable.
September 28, 2025
They travel only in the summer season, but numbers have swelled in recent decades.
September 21, 2025
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.
September 16, 2025
Ministers said outdated restrictions were limiting concerts and sports at New Zealand’s largest stadium, with potential changes aimed at driving jobs and tourism.
September 15, 2025
New funding aimed at helping attract global acts, support local events, and drive regional visitor growth.
September 14, 2025
Sarah Wiblin is adjusting to life out of Auckland, following her appointment as manager of the Hurunui District Council-owned thermal pools
August 14, 2025
