Travel
Miriam Margolyes in New Zealand
By her own admission, BAFTA award winning actress Miriam Margolyes didn't know anything about New Zealand before coming over on a road-trip. Audio
Pilots diverted over reported Chinese military vessel drills in Tasman Sea
Unexpected Chinese naval activities in the Tasman Sea that forced commercial airlines to divert from possible live fire exercises, have sent top New Zealand and Australian politicians seeking answers…
It feels like there's been more plane crashes: Here's the truth
Analysis - Dramatic images of several prominent aircraft crashes in the US might make it seem like the skies are becoming more dangerous - but a look at the statistics suggests the skies are about as…
The Panel with Jennie Moreton & Simon Pound (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Jennie Moreton & Simon Pound. The trio discuss the rise of hate speech on Elon Musk's social media platform X. In response to yesterday's… Audio
Your rights when something goes wrong on a domestic flight
This week, New Zealand some domestic flyers were asked to get off their flight to lighten the load and others' bags were left behind without their knowledge - so what exactly are your rights. Audio
Jetstar passenger left without bags including medication
Alison Boyce was heading South for a trip to Stewart Island but was forced to rebook her travel and wait around for her bag, that was left in Auckland. Audio
Banned bike racks return for Nelson, Tasman eBuses
The region's bus service is the first in New Zealand to receive an exemption to the obstruction rule. Audio
'Disgusting': Clean-up volunteers blocked by Desert Road closure
Keep New Zealand Beautiful says 200 volunteers were blocked from cleaning a stretch of Desert Road "riddled" with bottles and waste despite being closed for maintenance. Audio
'I feel for my peers': Māori businesses perform strongly despite economic hardship
A report shows Māori tourism contributed $1.2b to the NZ economy in 2023.
Calling Home: Molly Leishman in Los Angeles
Molly Leishman has carved out an incredible career in her adopted hometown of Silver Lake, Los Angeles. As a producer with the team at Human Person creative studios, Molly has had a hand in creating… Audio
Visitor applications fall despite nomad visa changes
Immigration New Zealand figures shows more people have been looking at the ETA and visitor visa pages on the website, however fewer people have applied to come or to extend their stay.
Sales for Tesla's most popular car plunge 80% in New Zealand
A research firm says plummeting sales in New Zealand have nothing to do with its chief executive's polarising views - but some local graffiti shows a different view. Audio
More than three dozen killed in bus accident in southern Mexico
The bus was travelling between Cancun and Tabasco.
Motorcyclist dies in crash near Whanganui
A man has died in a crash between a ute and a motorbike near Whanganui.
The Mixtape: Dub multi-instrumentalist Pachyman
Our guest this week is Pachyman, an LA-based, Puerto Rican DJ and multi-instrumentalist producer. On his RNZ Mixtape, Pachyman pays tribute to legends like King Tubby, Scientist, and Lee "Scratch"… Audio
Government backpedals on some automatic speed reversals
The new minister of transport has opened the door for public consultation on at least some of the speed limit changes the government said would be automatic. Audio
'Nightmare' - teacher quits to homeschool after daughter's school bus cancelled
A Hawkes Bay teacher quit her job to home-school her daughter after the teenager's school bus route was canned by the Ministry of Education. Audio
Island's residents fear digital nomads will push them out
Some are worried visitors could invade their paradise under the government's new rules. Audio
Moment of Calm: All aboard.
RNZ Concert host Bryan Crump invites you on a relaxing train journey without having to move a finger - apart from the clicking on the link. Audio
Heading Off: Kapiti Island
Once a week Jesse heads off to a different part of the country or wider world hearing travel stories, tips, and history. Today he visits Kapiti Island with tour guide Max Barrett. Audio