Inside Australia’s home-grown visitor economy

Hosts are not just accommodation providers; they become part of local supply chains, employers of services, and contributors to community resilience. Source: Adobe New research by The Oxford Economics report shows how domestic Airbnb use flows...

Paul Scurrah is new Fiji Airways Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer

Former CEO of Virgin Australia, Paul Scurrah is the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Fiji Airways, effective 1st November 2025. Scurrah served as CEO of Pacific National, Australia’s largest private rail freight company, where...

Auckland businessman Peter Mazany to pay $9k over old and crowded boarding house

He has acknowledged he was at fault, saying he didn’t fully understand the rules around boarding houses. Originally, the sites were slated for development, with plans to build 26 new terraced townhouses, but planning delays, Covid lockdowns and...

NZ’s government wants tourism to drive economic growth – but how will it deal with aviation emissions?

Following a brief dip during the COVID pandemic, aviation is back in a growth phase. Globally, passenger traffic is projected to grow by 3.8% annually over the next 20 years. In New Zealand, this optimism is reflected in Jetstar’s expansion plans...

The tourism Oscars are getting closer! Vote for Peru as leading adventure destination

Peru, a land of stunning geography, remarkable uniqueness, and extraordinary diversity, continues to attract travelers from around the globe, especially those seeking unforgettable adventure experiences. That’s why, Peru has been nominated for...

Auckland Airport domestic terminal evacuated after fire alarm

She didn’t say what caused the alarm. One passenger sent the Herald a photo of fellow travellers waiting on the tarmac between a boarding gate exit and plane. Another said the airport was still evacuated when they arrived at 8.15am, and they then...

Lotto: Auckland woman wins $500,000 from ticket found in bottom of handbag

“The person on the phone read out the winning numbers as I checked them on my ticket,” the woman said. “I had all six and she asked me if I knew what that meant – but I didn’t. “That’s when she told me the prize for that draw was $500,000. I was...

'Too young to drive': Eight youths in stolen car lead police on Auckland motorway chase

Eight young people, aged between 12 and 15, have been caught in a stolen car after a police chase across West Auckland. Waitematā West Area Response Manager, Acting Senior Sergeant Matt Bartlett said a police unit first saw the stolen Toyota...

Interview: Joseph Ribkoff’s Nadine Clour on delivering ‘Effortless elegance’ in travel retail

“Our goal is to make women feel comfortable, confident and effortlessly elegant wherever they’re travelling” – Nadine ClourThe brand marked a stylish debut at TFWA World Exhibition & Conference Introduction: Founded in 1957, Canadian fashion house...

Muster up for tourism award

The Deni Ute Muster is a local classic but also one of Australia’s most iconic rural festivals, drawing tens of thousands of visitors for a weekend of live music, ute-themed competitions, and country hospitality. In 2024, the crowd of more than...

Fliggy Reports Surge in Booking Among College Students During 2025 National Day Holiday as Gen Z Travelers Dominate

Average order value for holiday activities grew 14.6% year-on-year Hangzhou, China (ANTARA/PRNewswire)- Fliggy, a leading online travel services platform and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Alibaba Group (NYSE: BABA and HKEX: 9988), has unveiled...

Backing Regional New Zealand: Air New Zealand And Air Chathams Interline Partnership Takes Off In Whakatāne

Press Release – Air New Zealand The new partnership allows customers to book a single ticket for journeys that combine domestic flights on both airlines, beginning with services to or from Whakatne. Photo/Supplied Air New Zealand and Air Chathams...

Global surfing community unites in search for lost board's owner

A surfboard lost off Tasmania's south coast more than a year ago has washed up thousands of kilometres away in New Zealand and will soon be reunited with its owner. The board blew overboard in May 2024, in its bag with the leg rope attached, and...

Air New Zealand and Air Chathams team up with new interlining deal to offer single ticketing service

A new deal will soon allow Air New Zealand and Air Chathams customers to book a single ticket for flights on both airlines. Starting with journeys between Whakatāne and Auckland, the interlining arrangement will kick in this December. Air New...

Jobseekers ignoring 'buffet' of roles in pricy tourist towns, employers say

Housing costs are being partially blamed for a lack of staff in Queenstown. Photo: 123rf.com Despite demand for jobs running red-hot across the country, some Queenstown and Wānaka employers say it's never been harder to find staff. The latest...

Air New Zealand and Air Chathams team up

The flag carrier’s incoming chief executive Nikhil Ravishankar welcomed the partnership. “For example, someone travelling from Whakatāne to Kerikeri can now book a single journey, connecting on to an Air New Zealand service,” Ravishankar said...

Eight youths caught after police spike stolen car on Auckland motorway

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Journey to the land of the long white cloud: Discovering New Zealand in comfort and style

For travelers seeking both comfort and affordability, finding cheap business class flights to New Zealand makes the long-haul journey an experience to savor, not just endure. New Zealand, often referred to by its Māori name Aotearoa — “the land of...

East Asia Summit: Important NZ is 'in the room' - expert

Photo: Lillian Hanly / RNZ "It's just important to be in the room," says the head of the Asia New Zealand Foundation, as the prime minister heads into meetings with other Indo-Pacific leaders on Monday and attends the 20th East Asia Summit (EAS)....

Taiwanese traveling to New Zealand may now use e-Gate

New Zealand today announced that Taiwanese e-passport holders may now use the automatic e-Gate when entering or leaving the country, becoming the eighth country to permit Taiwanese to use their automatic immigration clearance system. Currently,...