Stories by Tess Brunton

The tourism industry remains hopeful an Associate Tourism Minister will be appointed despite their initial request being refused.

Motorists around Queenstown are facing increasing traffic delays with some saying it can take 50 minutes to drive less than 20 kilometres.

Tourism New Zealand is asking international visitors to camp responsibly in its first foray into domestic marketing. Video

Quick thinking in a small Southland settlement helped save a herd of calves as flood waters swept through their paddock yesterday.

Ōamaru's water supply may be normal soon, thanks in part to residents' response to cut their use.

The proposal to triple the country's only regional tourist tax could discourage cruise ships from visiting, council warned.

Tripling the country's only regional tourist levy is sparking concerns that it may put off visitors.

With more passengers converging on the lower South Island each year, the region is bracing for an onslaught of visitors arriving by air.

A Southland community is rallying to protect one of the last remaining mainland muttonbird colonies left in New Zealand.

A bid to recognise Waitaki's unique geology could make history.

The regions are continuing to miss out on tourist dollars, with more than half of international visitors' spending occuring in major cities.

Tourism industry leaders are converging on Te Papa for the Tourism Summit Aotearoa this morning.

With more than five million tourists predicted to visit New Zealand by 2024, it's sink or swim for the tourism industry. Video

A charity boxing match that has left a Christchurch man fighting for his life has sparked calls for urgent safety changes. Audio

Travellers are being encouraged to act as guardians of New Zealand as part of a cross-sector initiative. Video

A bid to change a Dunedin school's name may lead to an independent inquiry into sexual cover ups by its namesake.

Southland farmers have started looking for greener pasture - and tourist dollars - by welcoming visitors onto their working properties. Audio

Social media is driving tourists to set off on hikes they are not prepared for, with two recent deaths in the Tongariro Crossing area highlighting the danger.

The Catholic Bishop of Dunedin is under pressure to change the name of Kavanagh College, named after a former bishop who is now accused of covering up sexual abuse.

Traditional tourist operators are looking to Airbnb Experiences to help boost their businesses.

Submissions have reopened for a controversial Central Otago development plan for up to 900 homes.

New Zealand aid workers have no plans to leave the Sulawesi disaster area despite Indonesia ordering foreign aid groups to pull out.

Similarities between New Zealand and Iceland have prompted Iceland's minister of tourism to visit.

Ōamaru is preparing to officially reopen its courthouse on Thursday after years of fighting to keep its justice services.

Plans to expand Queenstown Airport have been put on hold following community backlash.