Tourism
Backlash, as Bali builds glass lift over 'world's most beautiful beach'
Locals, conservationists and tourists are at odds over a 182m glass lift built into Bali's famous Kelingking Beach cliffs.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 7 November 2025
As the Government looks to double the number of concerts at Eden Park, attention is also turning to Christchurch; Police are worried they might be tarnished after former Deputy Police Commissioner… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 6 November 2025
RMA Minister Chris Bishop wants to more than double the number of concerts at Eden Park each year; Auckland's rough sleepers could soon be forcibly moved out of the central city, with ministers… Audio
New crime cemetery tour part of Wellington Heritage Festival
Nineteenth century crime and punishment is the focus of a cemetery tour now on as part of the Wellington Heritage Festival. Kate Green reports. Audio
Michelin star guides coming to New Zealand restaurants
New Zealand restaurants are to be included on the Michelin Guide. Minister for Tourism and Hospitality Louise Upston spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss following the announcement. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 5 November 2025
Unemployment edged up to a near nine-year high as businesses halted hiring, but slack in the jobs market increased, and wage growth slowed further; New research shows vaping is the likely reason for… Audio
Rotorua tourist spot Mitai Maori Village damaged by fire
A popular Rotorua tourist spot is thought to have been significantly damaged after a blaze on Tuesday night. Wetini Mitai-Ngati, Chief Executive of Mitai Maori Village spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 5 November
Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel; SkyCity finally has the keys to the long-delayed International Convention Centre in Auckland… Audio
Rules loosened to attract more Chinese tourists
The government expects 50,000 extra visitors from China each year under the new visa rules.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 30 October 2025
Christopher Luxon says his meeting with Donald Trump was an opportunity to build rapport with the president, and he invited him to New Zealand to play golf; Medsafe has received almost 150 complaints… Audio
Hauraki Gulf gets $6m boost to upgrade islands
The government said better wharves, walking tracks and water systems will make the islands easier to enjoy and would be good for tourism, hospitality and recreation.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 24 October 2025
Air New Zealand's new chief executive Nikhil Ravishankar says some domestic routes may need subsidies to keep running; Health officials are urging the public to remain vigilant for measles symptoms… Audio
Government wants tourism to drive the economy - but how will it deal with emissions?
Globally, passenger traffic is projected to grow by 3.8 percent annually over the next 20 years. In New Zealand, this optimism is reflected in Jetstar's expansion plans for its domestic and…
North Island tourism taking combined approach to foreign visitors
The industry signed a memorandum of understanding at a conference in May.
Why some tourists visiting this holiday destination never get their bags
Fragile supply chains on the remote Indian Ocean island are a part of life in this unique community.
Auckland Museum reopens after asbestos closure
Visitors welcomed back after museum closed due to asbestos discovery five months ago. Audio
What to know if you're going to the US in a government shutdown
Explainer - What the on-going battle in Washington could mean for New Zealanders. Audio
Tourism sector on hiring spree as summer approaches
The tourism sector is on a hiring spree as summer fast approaches, but some businesses are finding it difficult to get good candidates. Felix Walton reports. Audio
Progress being made in making Westland predator free
West Coast tourism operators says they're seeing birds and plants they didn't know lived in the area since predators were cleared. Tourism reporter Tess Brunton has more. Audio
Wildlife returns to West Coast as predators culled, tour operators say
Predator Free South Westland aims to eliminate every possum, rat and stoat from 100,000 hectares that covers from the Southern Alps to the sea.
