https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/new zealand/ New Zealand News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T11:07:56+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qantas-boosts-tasman-flying-for-customers-over-summer-holiday-season/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qantas-boosts-tasman-flying-for-customers-over-summer-holiday-season/ Qantas is announcing more flights for customers between Australia and New Zealand, with the airline boosting its capacity across the Tasman by up to 20 per cent throughout December 2025 and January 2026*.  The additional flights provide more options and greater choice for customers travelling between the two countries during the peak summer holiday period, with around 60,000 additional seats compared to the same time last year. Wed, 28 May 2025 05:13:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nourishing-nature-new-zealands-first-hotel-led-regenerative-travel-experien/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nourishing-nature-new-zealands-first-hotel-led-regenerative-travel-experien/ The Hotel Britomart in Auckland is launching a new regenerative travel experience that takes guests into New Zealand’s beautiful native bush for an immersive sensory adventure that gives back to the planet and local community. Fri, 31 May 2024 07:06:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/pounamu-tourism-group-setting-the-standard-for-new-zealand-exploration/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/pounamu-tourism-group-setting-the-standard-for-new-zealand-exploration/ In the heart of the Southern Hemisphere lies a land of unparalleled natural beauty and cultural richness – New Zealand. And at the forefront of showcasing this beauty to the world stands Pounamu Tourism Group, a leading tour operator that has captured the essence of New Zealand’s allure like no other. Tue, 19 Mar 2024 09:16:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/solos-launches-an-epic-group-tour-to-new-zealand-ready-for-2025/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/solos-launches-an-epic-group-tour-to-new-zealand-ready-for-2025/ Home to epic landscapes, natural wonders, and Māori culture, New Zealand is a magnetic destination just begging for a solo adventure. Departing on 14 April 2025, guests can now book Solos’ brand-new 20-night New Zealand Explorer that winds across the North and South Islands, meaning solo travellers can fully immerse themselves in the splendour of this fascinating country. Wed, 21 Feb 2024 08:20:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/intercontinental-hotels-resorts-makes-grand-entrance-into-aucklands-waterfr/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/intercontinental-hotels-resorts-makes-grand-entrance-into-aucklands-waterfr/ InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, a part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury and lifestyle portfolio, has marked its presence in New Zealand’s largest city with the unveiling of InterContinental Auckland. Located on the waterfront at One Queen Street within the Commercial Bay lifestyle precinct, the hotel boasts 139 elegantly designed guestrooms and suites offering scenic city and water views. Fri, 02 Feb 2024 08:15:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/auckland-airport-set-to-unveil-innovative-300-million-transport-hub-for-tra/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/auckland-airport-set-to-unveil-innovative-300-million-transport-hub-for-tra/ Auckland Airport is preparing to introduce a cutting-edge Transport Hub at the heart of the airport, with the first phase set to open in early 2024. This $300 million development has transformed the former main carpark outside the international terminal into a 70,000m2 building. The Transport Hub will serve as a new arrival and departure point, offering ample space for dropping off and picking up travelers, improved road layouts, and convenient public transportation connections within a modern, weather-protected environment. Mon, 18 Dec 2023 06:56:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/consortium-lays-pathway-for-green-hydrogen-aviation-to-take-flight-in-new-z/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/consortium-lays-pathway-for-green-hydrogen-aviation-to-take-flight-in-new-z/ A new report called ‘Launching green hydrogen powered aviation in Aotearoa New Zealand’ demonstrates how the consortium members could work together to remove up to 900,000 tonnes of carbon emissions every year by 2050 through the use of hydrogen-fuelled aircraft flying New Zealand domestic routes. Mon, 11 Sep 2023 06:17:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-celebrates-20-years-of-flying-to-new-zealand-showcasing-strong-mar/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-celebrates-20-years-of-flying-to-new-zealand-showcasing-strong-mar/ Emirates has carried over 16 million passengers on 49,000 services between Dubai and New Zealand since 2003 Sat, 05 Aug 2023 07:27:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/longer-legendary-voyages-highlight-holland-america-lines-2024-2025-cruises/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/longer-legendary-voyages-highlight-holland-america-lines-2024-2025-cruises/ Itineraries up to 58 days include immersive explorations of South Pacific islands and a circumnavigation of Australia Wed, 31 May 2023 06:53:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-to-fly-direct-doha-to-auckland-service/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-to-fly-direct-doha-to-auckland-service/ Qatar Airways network expansion and route optimisation brings enhanced customer choice and time savings Thu, 11 May 2023 06:46:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/the-sir-edmund-hillary-explorer/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/the-sir-edmund-hillary-explorer/ Inspired by one of the greatest and most iconic adventurers of our time, The Sir Edmund Hillary Explorer invites you on an epic journey by rail and luxury coach throughout the majestic South Island of Aotearoa. Sat, 06 May 2023 06:40:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/united-announces-largest-south-pacific-expansion-in-aviation-history/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/united-announces-largest-south-pacific-expansion-in-aviation-history/ United adds 40% more flights between the U.S. and Australia/New Zealand next northern winter, including new non-stop service to Christchurch, new routes from L.A. to Brisbane and Auckland, and more flights from San Francisco to Brisbane and Sydney Wed, 19 Apr 2023 06:24:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/up-your-game-the-hospitality-experience-at-the-fifa-womens-world-cup/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/up-your-game-the-hospitality-experience-at-the-fifa-womens-world-cup/ Less than four months stand between you and the best of women’s football, with the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™ kicking off on July 20th. Thu, 06 Apr 2023 05:29:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/christchurch-welcomes-back-emirates-a380/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/christchurch-welcomes-back-emirates-a380/ New Zealand becomes first country to exclusively carry Emirates’ four cabin A380. Restored daily connection from Christchurch to Dubai via Sydney welcomed by water cannon salute Tue, 28 Mar 2023 07:30:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-minister-launches-better-work-action-plan-to-strengthen-new-zealand/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-minister-launches-better-work-action-plan-to-strengthen-new-zealand/ Tourism Minister Peeni Henare has today (1 March 2023) launched the Better Work Action Plan, aimed at making the tourism workforce stronger, more sustainable, and resilient Sat, 04 Mar 2023 10:24:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-consortium-to-enable-zero-emission-aviation-to-take-off-in-aotearoa-new/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-consortium-to-enable-zero-emission-aviation-to-take-off-in-aotearoa-new/ The Hydrogen Consortium’s vision is to support the country to pioneer the commercial deployment of green hydrogen-powered aircraft. Mon, 13 Feb 2023 07:50:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/boeing-delivers-first-p-8a-poseidon-to-new-zealand/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/boeing-delivers-first-p-8a-poseidon-to-new-zealand/ New Zealand received the first of four Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft in a ceremony at the Museum of Flight. Sun, 11 Dec 2022 08:03:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-a380-touches-down-in-new-zealand/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-a380-touches-down-in-new-zealand/ Emirates’ flagship A380 made a landmark touchdown at Auckland Airport. This is first time the Emirates double-decker has landed in Auckland since February 2020, demonstrating increasing travel demand in and out of New Zealand. Mon, 05 Dec 2022 08:11:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/northland-lodge-takes-home-prestigious-win-at-world-travel-awards/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/northland-lodge-takes-home-prestigious-win-at-world-travel-awards/ A hotel in New Zealand’s the Bay of Islands has held onto its perch as one of the best boutique hotels in the world. The Eagle’s Nest has landed its ninth - and sixth consecutive - award for the “World’s Leading Boutique Villa Resort” at the World Travel Awards. Tue, 15 Nov 2022 11:27:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/accor-marks-400th-in-australia-and-the-pacific/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/accor-marks-400th-in-australia-and-the-pacific/ Just three decades after entering the Australia/Pacific hotel market, Accor has added its 400th hotel, with the launch of the heritage-listed Porter House Hotel in Sydney. Tue, 20 Sep 2022 06:03:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/holland-america-lines-2024-grand-australia-and-new-zealand-voyage-returns/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/holland-america-lines-2024-grand-australia-and-new-zealand-voyage-returns/ Holland America Line is continuing to bolster its longer voyages departing from a North America homeport, and the 2024 Grand Australia and New Zealand Voyage is the newest addition. The 94-day journey that’s been more than 10 years in the making departs Jan. 3, 2024, aboard Volendam, sailing roundtrip from San Diego, California. Wed, 14 Sep 2022 05:39:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tolkiens-impact-on-new-zealands-tourism-industry/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tolkiens-impact-on-new-zealands-tourism-industry/ New Zealand is a land of natural beauty, interesting cultures and varying landscapes, but one of the greatest draws to the small nation for thousands of travelers across the world for the past twenty years has a more cinematic history: the beloved film adaptations of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings series and The Hobbit series. Sat, 03 Sep 2022 06:57:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-zealand-retunes-tourism-priorities/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-zealand-retunes-tourism-priorities/ The first cruise ship to visit New Zealand since the pandemic’s start arrived on Friday, marking an awaited return to normalcy for the country’s tourism industry and resetting the country’s tourism priorities. Mon, 22 Aug 2022 07:07:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nz-tourism-sector-needs-international-visitors-to-thrive/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nz-tourism-sector-needs-international-visitors-to-thrive/ NZ tourism sector needs international visitors to ‘thrive It was domestic tourism that saved the industry from complete collapse, but local tourism operators say in order to thrive rather than survive, they need the international tourists to come back. Thu, 18 Aug 2022 10:37:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/replica-the-thinker-statue-installed-at-ski-area-to-encourage-wise-decision/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/replica-the-thinker-statue-installed-at-ski-area-to-encourage-wise-decision/ A replica of the Rodin sculpture ‘The Thinker’ has been installed at the New Zealand ski area of Mt Hutt with the intention of making skiers and boarders think safety when making decisions about their day on the slopes. 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