Tourist costs are skyrocketing for councils, with facilities like toilets paid by ratepayers.
There will be plenty of glasses raised with the reopening of The Terraces.
Kiwis are being given a say on where two new Great Walks should be established.
The tax would help pay for tourism and conservation projects around New Zealand.
The money would go towards funding conservation projects.
Weta Workshop will be brought in to help with the redesign of one of Hawke's Bay's premier attractions.
The video stars Jurassic World actress Byrce Dallas Howard and amazing NZ scenery.
They take a wild tour of the country to the tune of Kiwi artist Gin Wigmore.
It's the latest idea in the Gap Filler initiative that started after the 2011 earthquake.
"We know this will grab their attention and really build that desire to travel here."
Just a block from its old home, the Crown Plaza Hotel will take guests for the first time this weekend in a renovated office building.
The council disputes claims it is ripping off Lions fans.
Fresh snow fall and clear conditions has this year's open day at Mt Hutt slated as one of the best in years.
The money will be spent on new toilets, showers and parking facilities across New Zealand.
Lonely Planet's Chris Zeiher has just returned from Chernobyl, and tell Breakfast why these destinations are on the rise.
The move could spark legal action by hotel owners.
Dr Pita Sharples says they need to "loosen up".
While we should be looking at ways to encourage tourists to pay their way, taxing them could lead to "bad PR", says a professor of tourism.
The Kazmaier-Golkel's campervan trip became a very itchy experience.
Some are doing it tough with SH1 north of Kaikoura closed but others on the new inland route are reaping the benefits.
Tourism Industry Aotearoa's chief executive Chris Roberts says $25.5million a year is a step in the right direction, but more is needed.
DOC will get $76 million to help upgrade tourist facilities on conservation land.
The Dunedin Prison building is now a site for a game where people have to use their wits, to escape.
The capital has beaten stiff international competition to emerge on top.
Lyttelton has not hosted cruise ships since the 2011 earthquake.
At 54 times the size of a normal cow, meet the mega new addition set to startle Morrinsville's good folk.
The Government believes its investment in the 2020 Dubai expo will pay for itself.
Athletes from around the world are gathering at Eden Park for the opening ceremony.
Queenstown in particular is struggling with the issue, as beds there are in hot demand and locals are finding it hard to even find a rental.
In a Facebook post the airline said the Mt Eden volcanic cone is located in Christchurch.
