All Blacks Tour Update: Dave Rennie has named a 44-man All Blacks squad for the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry tour of South Africa, keeping the full 34 from the unbeaten July run and adding three uncapped players plus recalls including Rieko Ioane and Fabian Holland. Captain Ardie Savea Break: Savea will miss the first three tour games (Stormers, Sharks, Bulls) after being granted an extended break, with other leaders stepping in. Selection Watch: The squad includes debutants Siale Lauaki, Semisi Tupou Ta’eiloa and Josh Jacomb, while Scott Barrett, Tamaiti Williams and Leicester Fainga’anuku are unavailable through injury. Queenstown Accommodation Upgrade: IHG’s voco brand has debuted in Queenstown after the former Holiday Inn Express conversion, with 227 rooms refreshed and a new lobby and dining revamp. Visitor Numbers & Regional Travel: Samoa’s tourism recovery continues, with Q2 2026 international arrivals up nearly 7% year-on-year, led by New Zealand visitors. Travel Industry Tech: Viva Cruises has launched an AI Travel Advisor for agents to help match customers with river cruise itineraries faster. Road Safety Reminder: NZ drivers are being warned about black ice and cold-weather hazards as conditions linger. Tourism Safety in Action: A record 228 humpback whales were spotted off Kaikōura by volunteers, highlighting ongoing wildlife tourism draw.