Tourism
Cook Islands announces two-way quarantine-free travel with NZ
The Cook Islands government has announced two-way quarantine-free travel between New Zealand and the Cook Islands will resume in January 2022.
Hamilton Zoo opens again after one month closed
Hamilton Zoo opened its gates again today after a month out of action.
Waikato moved to level 3, step 2 on Wednesday which means public facilities are back but with social distancing and masks in… Video, Audio
Tourism operators fear collapse if Aucklanders cannot travel
As debate surrounds how the Auckland border operates this summer - tourism operators that rely on them fear a death knell will sound if restrictions aren't lifted in time.
At the moment free travel… Audio
Covid-19: Northland not sure about possibility of Auckland tourists
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is suggesting that double vaccinated Aucklanders and those who test negative for Covid-19 may be able to leave the region by Christmas.
People RNZ spoke to on the… Audio
Rakiura Stewart Island bolstered by domestic tourism over pandemic
With New Zealanders unable to travel overseas, they've flocked to Aotearoa's third-largest island allowing it to buck the trend of most tourist markets.
Rakiura/Stewart Island visitor numbers soar in pandemic
Rakiura Stewart Island has benefited from a tourist boom due to the pandemic.
With New Zealanders unable to travel overseas, they've flocked to Aotearoa's third-largest island.
Otago-Southland… Audio
Covid-19 in Fiji: One death, PM says they're ready for tourists
Fiji's leader says the country is ready for tourists to return, as the country copes with more than 1500 active cases of Covid-19.
Will NZ's border rules affect international travel for Pacific
The New Zealand government has announced a new traffic light system for covid regulations and shorter MiQ times .. but what will international travel look like next year, and how are some of our… Audio
New Zealanders able to travel to NSW, VIC, quarantine-free
New Zealanders will be able to travel to New South Wales and Victoria from tomorrow without having to quarantine upon arrival.
Tourism operators face another summer with borders closed
Some tourism operators fear they are kissing another summer of international business goodbye after yesterday's MIQ announcement.
Come mid-November double vaccinated NZ returnees will spend seven… Video, Audio
Thousands of Great Walk bookings open up as Aucklanders cancel
More than 2000 Great Walk bookings have been cancelled in recent months as Covid continues to take a toll.
Lonely Planet names Auckland world's best city to visit
A lot of people in Auckland probably wish they were in London, Paris or New York right now, but according to one international travel guide, it's those who live in these other places who really ought… Audio
Covid-19: Christchurch hospitality representative on cases in city
The Covid-19 response minister Chris Hipkins told Morning Report there would be more information about Christchurch at the 1pm - but he wasn't able to rule out the potential need for a lockdown.
Two… Audio
Qantas staff rehired as Australia restarts international travel
Qantas is preparing for a nationwide restart from 21 December, with all its crews to be back to work before Christmas.
Fake and Forgeries Festival hails best imitated art
The small township of Mangaweka is known as the gateway to the genuine thrills of the Rangitikei River, but once a year it brings in many visitors keen to experience the pleasures of fake art.
Now in… Audio
Star Trek's William Shatner blasts into space on Blue Origin rocket
A tearful William Shatner describes his 10-minute rocket trip as 'the most profound experience'.
How South Is business coping during Level 3 school hols
Many of us who are in Auckland, Northland and Waikato will be in the midst of school holidays spent at home and around the country businesses that rely on tourism from overseas and from Aotearoa's… Audio
Tourism sector records demand from international travellers
A luxury hotel operator in Auckland says high-end tourists already have bookings in place in the hope New Zealand will reopen its borders soon.
Trampers encouraged to have plan B for accident hotspot
Fatalities and a high rate of search and rescue incidents near one of the most popular huts in the Nelson Lakes has led to several agencies proposing solutions to improve tramper safety.
Hard up tourist operators want extension to wage subsidy
The tourism sector is asking for a continuation of the wage subsidy, even if Auckland moves down to level 2.
