In this section you will find the latest in news about Tourism New Zealand and the New Zealand Tourism Industry. Recent News LATEST UPDATES: New Zealand border and COVID-19 information Wednesday, April 28, 2021 Government agency Immigration New Zealand updates official information on current travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 virus. Read More New direct Hobart - Auckland flight Monday, April 5, 2021 Air New Zealand will be launching the non-stop service once quarantine-free travel is up and running. Read More New heli-biking product lifts off on the Paparoa Track Wednesday, January 20, 2021 It's downhill all the way with this new heli-biking option on the Paparoa Track. Read More Hot new kayak tour explores Rotorua’s Waimangu Volcanic Valley Thursday, January 14, 2021 Waimangu Volcanic Valley and Paddle Board Rotorua launch new Steaming Cliffs Kayak Tour. Read More