Tourism
Air NZ sorry for charging tourists $13,000 to change flight
The airline admits it erred when it tried to charge two Americans thousands of dollars to change their flights after one of them received a grave medical diagnosis. Audio
Record-breaking cruise season for Taranaki
It used to be a running gag that if you saw a cruise ship in Taranaki it must have taken a wrong turn.
Taranaki enjoys record breaking cruise ship season
Taranaki is about to wrap up a record-breaking cruise season with more than 8000 passengers visiting the province by sea.
Seven luxury liners will have berthed at Port Taranaki by next month and… Audio
Kiwis soaking up Swift energy in Melbourne
Nights crosses to the Melbourne Cricket Club Reserve where 86,000 people, including thousands of Kiwis, await the biggest popstar on the planet. Audio
Kaikōura’s proposed hot pools receive support, but site questioned
Kaikōura Springs Ltd was granted a lease in July 2022, but is seeking an extension after the original area was deemed unviable.
Pike 29 memorial track opens
To the delight of our next guest and those he represents, the 11.5 kilometre Pike 29 memorial track opens on February 17.
The dual walking and biking tracks, which connects the Paparoa Track Great… Audio
Concern over Cathedral Cove visitor numbers if DOC opts for different track
Coromandel residents are worried the Department of Conservation is planning to reroute access to Cathedral Cove through private land.
Cruise ship grounding prompts talks on safety and bylaws
RealNZ-operated Fiordland Navigator ran aground with 67 crew and passengers who were forced to evacuate last month.
Whangārei celebrates first cruise ship visit this season
Whangārei's first cruise ship visit has been welcomed, with tug boats spraying a water cannon salute and a pōwhiri from local hapū Patuharakeke.
New Zealand region named one of the most welcoming in the world
Otago was singled out as one of the top 10 destinations in the world for hospitality, service and accommodation. Audio
Dunedin prepares for 10% population increase over next 30 years
Dunedin is predicted to need some 6500 new homes in the next three decades.
Cruise ship which ran aground back in service after less than a week
The Fiordland Navigator ran aground near Crooked Arm in Doubtful Sound last Wednesday.
Tourism minister travels country to meet businesses
The new tourism minister has been travelling the country.
Minister Matt Doocey has been meeting with businesses in the sector to hear what they need to recover after a tough few years.
And he says… Audio
Minister exploring ways to expand tourism industry
The Tourism and Hospitality Minister says nothing is off the table when it comes to helping fund the industry and the vital infrastructure it needs.
World's largest cruise ship to set sail from Miami
The 20-deck Icon of Seas voyage comes amid concerns about the vessel's methane emissions.
Historical site in danger of becoming a scrap yard, iwi member says
The owner of Rotorua's iconic Lakeland Queen paddle steamer has been given six months to move.
Girl's death in Fiordland creek 'heartbreaking' - Southland mayor
Rob Scott said it was too soon to say whether there needed to be an investigation into the state of the Marian Lake track. Audio
Ship that ran aground in Doubtful Sound was investigated in 2006
The Fiordland Navigator became stranded on rocks in Doubtful Sound shortly after 6pm on Wednesday.
Girl dead after being swept down a creek in Fiordland
Fiordland locals are devastated a 10-year-old girl from Australia died after being swept down a creek in Fiordland National Park.
Emergency services were alerted shortly after 11:30am on Thursday… Audio
Investigation launched into tourist ship grounding
Maritime New Zealand has launched an investigation after a tourist ship ran aground in Fiordland Wednesday night.
The Fiordland Navigator made a distress call after running aground near Crooked Arm… Audio
