Sarah Wiblin is adjusting to life out of Auckland, following her appointment as manager of the Hurunui District Council-owned thermal pools
New Zealand
Thu, Aug 14
The Australian airline announced this morning that the direct service would operate daily between June and October 2026.
Business
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
International tourism is back to pre-pandemic numbers, but domestic tourism is lagging, with a 2.8% drop in domestic spending in December compared to the year before.
Sun, Mar 9
The coastal north Canterbury town has been rocked by earthquakes and its tourism stripped by Covid-19 but is returning better than ever.
Fri, Mar 7
The man received a 500 euro (NZD$920) fine and was banned from the famous landmark for life.
Thu, Feb 27
Tourism operators want more certainty on the future of Milford Sound-Piopiotahi after years of waiting for a decision on a multi-million dollar infrastructure plan.
Environment
Sun, Feb 9
It’s costing ratepayers around $7000 but the paid-for content is creating profit for local businesses, the council says.
Mon, Feb 3
The proposal comes as Edinburgh, the Scottish capital, approved a similar 5% levy on hotels and other accommodation.
Sat, Jan 25
A council has removed tree branches allowing a rope swing to be hung over at a popular summer cool-off waterfall in Hawke's Bay because swinging into the pool below has been deemed too risky.
Wed, Jan 8
