What is RSS?
Using RSS
Last updated:
January 2009
RSS feeds
With our FREE feeds, it's easy to receive updates about the latest news and data releases from tourismreseach.govt.nz
What is RSS?
Really Simple Syndication (RSS) is a method of transmitting news headlines and other updates straight to your computer. With our RSS feeds you can get the latest tourism news and data releases from tourismreseach.govt.nz.
How to get our RSS feeds
We currently have ten RSS feeds - they're free, and it's easy to set up access.
1. Get an RSS reader.
You can use a feed reader built into a browser or e-mail program; download and install software on your computer; or use a Web-based feed reader (see "Where can I get an RSS reader" below for more information.)
2. Select the feeds you wish to access.
Either click the links below and add the feed to your RSS reader or you can manually copy the URLs below into your RSS reader.
3. Read the latest from tourismreseach.govt.nz
Your RSS reader will periodically retrieve the latest additions to either of the feeds you've chosen.
Important
Our feeds are for personal use only. You may not publish headlines from these feeds to a commercial web page without our prior permission.
Where can I get an RSS reader?
There are many kinds of readers, from stand-alone applications to web-based services, to those built into a Web browser. Some of the more common ones are listed below. Most of these applications are free and should be easy to install and use.
Follow the instructions provided on the websites listed below to install or configure your reader.
Browser-Based
The following web browsers have built-in feed readers:
Mozilla Firefox (Windows, Mac, Linux)
Opera (Windows, Mac, Linux)
Internet Explorer 7.0 (Windows)
Safari (Mac)
E-mail Programs
The following e-mail programs have built-in feed readers:
Mozilla Thunderbird (Windows, Mac, Linux)
Outlook 2007 (Windows)
IntraVnews (Windows, plug-in for Microsoft Outlook)
Web-Based Services
All of these services are free, and will work with any recent web browser. All require registration and usually show ads as you read your feeds.
Bloglines
Google Reader
My Yahoo
Newsgator
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