Travel
Jetstar launching two new routes to Queensland
The expansion plans are the biggest boost to the airline's operations in more than a decade, chief executive Stephanie Tully says.
'We needed to look at anywhere else that we could': NZ greyhounds headed overseas in search of homes
Retired racing greyhounds are headed overseas as the industry looks to find homes for its backlog of dogs. Audio
Travel booking site warns scams up 900 percent
The firm's boss says AI is driving the explosion in travel scams.
Explainer: What is bird strike, how does it affect planes?
RNZ explainers editor Katie Kenny explains the age old clash between planes and birds. Audio
Bird strike: What you need to know
Explainer - The remains of a duck were found on the airfield at Queenstown Airport after suspected bird strike. What exactly happened?
Airline's offer to travellers after engine fire a 'slap in the face'
Franz Demhardt paid his own way to Melbourne after Virgin Australia proposed an 18-hour journey from Invercargill.
KiwiRail admits poor communication before train derailment
KiwiRail's general manager of freight, Paul Ashton, tells Corin Dann how communication went so awry in a train derailment that could have been one of the country's worst rail disasters. Audio
State Highway 1 over the Brynderwyn Hills is set to re-open
State Highway 1 over the Brynderwyn Hills is set to re-open on Wednesday. That will end four months of disruptions on Northland's key route, and is being welcomed by the freight industry. James Smith… Audio
New inter-terminal path unveiled this morning at AK Airport
As Auckland Airport's construction project enters another decade - reporter Jessica Hopkins spoke with Auckland Airport chief operating officer, Chloe Surridge for the latest reveal at our biggest… Audio
Bird strike: What happens when a plane hits a bird?
Analysis - A possible bird strike is responsible for a Virgin Australia plane's emergency landing - but how common and dangerous are they?
Queenstown plane emergency: Tears, vomit and panic
Passengers on a dramatic trans-Tasman flight that appeared to catch fire have recounted the horror, with one fearing the plane was about to "break in two". Video
Flames seen coming out of plane leaving Queenstown
The Virgin Australia flight was heading for Melbourne carrying 67 passengers when flames were seen coming from the Boeing 737 and it was diverted to Invercargill, Tess Brunton reports. Audio
Passport processing time still up to 8 weeks
Some wanna be travellers are grumpy after paying top dollar for a speedy passport service only to discover others paying virtually half the price have got their travel documents in the same time, the… Audio
Air NZ safety officer on what happens during severe turbulence
More reports of severe turbulance from the weekend - Air New Zealand's Chief Flight Operations and Safety Officer Captain David Morgan tells us how pilots deal with it. Audio
What to do in an emergency situation overseas
What happens if you're injured overseas, or if someone goes missing or even dies? We've broken it down for you.
Watch: Govt pays for Luxon, stranded media to fly from PNG to Japan
It's the second time the PM has been forced to fly commercial in the span of months due to Defence Force plane breakdowns. Audio
Singapore Airlines offers to pay turbulence victims
The company also said it would offer a full fare refund to all passengers on the flight, including those who did not suffer any injuries.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 10 June 2024
On today's episode, we hear from our reporter outside a Te Kuiti property where police are conducting a scene examination after the death of a 10 month old baby boy; New Plymouth's mayor welcomes the… Audio
Air NZ halts flights to Nouméa until September, hundreds of travellers affected
Ongoing violence in New Caledonia and the closure of airport means the airline will not fly to Nouméa for the next three months. Audio
Passport delays: Government 'making progress' on application processing time
The current median wait time was 29 days for standard passport applications and three days for urgent applications.
