Tourism
Tourism operators relieved summer season is back to normal
After years disruption, international tourism in Aotearoa has bounced back over the summer. One operator says its the busiest season they've had since the 2018-19 season, and is the 'light at the end… Audio
Tourists trapped by rising tide at Cape Kidnappers before rescue
The foreign visitors had become trapped under steep cliffs while walking to the gannet colony.
Surge in international visitor numbers for 2023, new figures show
The number of international visitors is rising but is still well below pre-pandemic levels.
Poor accessibility in tourism industry
Advocates say people with disabilities are missing out on experiencing all the country has to offer because of poor accessiblity in the tourism industry.
One in four New Zealanders have some form of… Audio
'My hometown is my mother's arms'
Home is where her heart is, writes Samantha Mythen, even if that has taken many different forms over the years.
Hospitality New Zealand to launch industry strategy looking to next 10 years
Hospitality New Zealand is aiming to have an ambitious new industry strategy officially launched in early March.
'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.
