Tourism
'Influx of international visitors' boosts tourism industry
Summer is off to a cracking start, with sunny days forecast and plenty of customers ready and willing to book, tourism businesses say.
Tourism businesses report 'cracking start' to summer
Tourism businesses say Summer is off to a cracking start, with sunny days forecast and plenty of customers ready and willing to book. Summer is the busiest time of the year for many operators who are… Audio
Potential name change riles Tauranga business
A Tauranga business is worried the name change for National Park Village will create confusion for its customers.
Former National minister accuses Genesis energy of negligence at lake
Chris Finlayson says weeds at the re-opened great walk have caused immeasurable damage. Audio
New Zealand by train listed as fourth best place in world by The New York Times
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
Motor Caravan Association CEO Bruce Lochore
We're joined by New Zealand Motor Caravan Association CEO Bruce Lochore to see what the nation's caravanners are up to. Audio
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.