This section contains an archive of news about Tourism New Zealand and the New Zealand Tourism Industry. These date back around 12 months. 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 Magical Weta Workshop Unleashed opens in Auckland Tuesday, December 15, 2020 Weta Workshop Unleashed brings an exciting new level of movie making magic to Auckland. Read More World-first All Blacks Experience opens in Auckland Monday, December 7, 2020 The immersive new All Blacks Experience has opened in Auckland. Read More New Zealand national parks in Lonely Planet's Ultimate Travel List Tuesday, October 13, 2020 New Zealand national parks the ultimate place to travel, according to the travel publisher. Read More New clifftop retreat for Wellington Monday, October 5, 2020 Perched on a cliff high above the Tasman Sea and surrounded by 1600 acres of coastal farmland, Pipinui Point is a private two-bedroom retreat. Read More