Travel
Tom Turcich: The man who walked the world
After the sudden death of a close friend at age 17, Tom Turcich resolved to make the most of life. He began his epic journey to circumnavigate the globe on foot. Four months into the trip he met his… Audio
Winner of Taylor Swift raffle off to London
Clyde Quay School raised more than an astonishing $100,000 to fix their hall by raffling off two Taylor Swift tickets, including airfares to London, seven night's accommodation and spending money. The… Audio
Nau Mai Town - Season Three
Nau Mai Town is back with another haerenga around Aotearoa to find out more about Māori place names. Audio
Mackenzie local warns of SH8 'Russian Roulette'
Local Mackenzie District Firefighter says driving on State Highway 8 is like Russian Roulette with six crashes in the past week and a half and one more Friday morning. Mike Bacchus spoke to Charlotte… Audio
'A lifeline': Regions flights price are still getting worse, mayor says
It comes as Consumer NZ releases data showing Air New Zealand fares have increased significantly over recent years. Audio
Air New Zealand flight fares soared up 300% in past 5 years
Fares for some Air New Zealand flights have soared up by nearly 300% in the past 5 years according to Consumer NZ. Consumer NZ compared flight prices from the last two years with equivalent flights… Audio
Double bus crash on Tekapo-Twizel road
Two separate bus crashes this morning on the road between Tekapo and Twizel have sent four people to hospital. Two are seriously injured, with one flown to Dunedin Hospital, and the other to Timaru… Audio
'Quite misleading': Air NZ hits back at report into 300% price rise
A return flight from Wellington to Hamilton for two adults cost $281 in 2021, and is now $1118, Consumer NZ says. But the airline says the findings aren't fair. Audio
Consumer NZ finds big price rises for Air NZ flights
Fares for some Air New Zealand flights have surged by up to three hundred per cent in the past five years according to Consumer NZ. It found in one case, a last minute booking of a return flight to… Audio
Airlines back ComCom report on Auckland Airport
Airlines say it could be another year until Auckland Airport lowers its aviation prices. That's despite a draft Commerce Commission report yesterday which found the Airport was in line to make about… Audio
Heading Off: Johnny Ward
Today on Heading Off Jesse spoke to someone who's been to the North and South poles, the seven summits, and every country in the world. Audio
Guardians of the Sounds want Tory Channel closed off to ferries
Marlborough's Guardians of the Sounds, want Tory Channel closed off to the Cook Strait ferries, saying they should use the safer - and slower - Northern Entrance into Queen Charlotte Sound instead. At… Audio
AA backs rollout of speed camera signs in Auckland, Northland
The Automobile Association says the long-promised rollout of new speed camera signs for Northland and Auckland in the coming weeks is a win-win-win for everybody. AA says the signs will get drivers… Audio
Academic says leave the G-strings as Air NZ promotes 'cheeky' Pacific trips
Many Pacific Islands have "strong views" on what's appropriate for tourists to wear - and "teeny tiny swimwear" doesn't cut it, an expert says.
Suspected gas leak on plane at Wellington Airport
Seven hazmat crews and police were at the airport and a flight has been cancelled.
Should a new entity be set up to run Interislander ferries?
As the government mulls over options for how new ferries could operate, political and industry leaders are weighing in on the debate. Audio
The Pre-Panel for 12 July 2024
Today on the Pre-Panel, Wallace Chapman previews tonight's show and producer Sam Hollis joins to discuss a man who tried to smuggle snakes through customs. Audio
Maritime expert questions autopilot on Aratere
A maritime expert is questioning why the Aratere ferry was put on autopilot as it left Picton. John Riding, a senior maritime consultant, he says the waters out of Picton are potentially hazardous… Audio
Kiwirail denies cover up
The Interislander's Executive General Manager, Duncan Roy, rejects any suggestion that KiwiRail is running a cover up over the grounding of the Aratere ferry last month. This morning, Acting Prime… Audio
Aratere to make first sailing post grounding
Aratere is expected to sail from Picton to Wellington today for the first time since the grounding on the June 21. Maritime New Zealand says conditions have been imposed on the operation of the vessel… Audio
