Tourism
Director of Board of Airline Representatives responds to Ōhakea
A shortage of rescue and fire fighting services at Ōhakea Airbase is jeopardising international flights. Emirates which flies to Auckland and Christchurch, must designate an alternative airport in… Audio
Shortage of rescue services at Ōhakea threatens Emirates viability
A shortage of rescue and firefighting services at Ōhakea air force base has threatened the viability of a commercial giant's services to New Zealand. RNZ has obtained a letter Emirates sent to then… Audio
10 million in reparations given to Whakaari victims and familes
Victims of the Whaakari White island eruption and their families have been awarded more than ten million dollars in reparations. Five companies that took tourists to the volcanic island before the… Audio
Whakaari: 3 companies fined more than 10 million dollars
Three companies that profited from tours on Whakaari / White Island have been ordered to pay reparations of more than 10 million dollars. The week long sentencing drew to a close in the Auckland… Audio
Only one live music show in Dunedin stadium for next 18 month
American singer P!nk is the only live music act scheduled at the Dunedin stadium for the next 18 months.
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.