Travel
Up to 200 fewer visits from cruise ships expected next season
Cruise ships brought about 350,000 to New Zealand this season but Red Sea shipping disruptions is expected to contribute to a lull for the next.
"For a small country, it packs a punch" - Dave Phillips on Jamaica
Extolling the virtues of his home country in this episode, Jamaican Honorary Consul Dave Phillips talks about his love for his island in this episode. Audio
Simon Young - from Pickering to Pitcairn mayor
Simon Young is the first non-native mayor of Pitcairn. Originally from Yorkshire in the UK, Simon visited Pitcairn in 1992 and liked it so much he returned permanently in 1999 with his wife Shirley… Audio
Drop in domestic travellers cause of closure of Queenstown eateries
A drop in domestic travellers combined with increasing overheads are believed to be behind a number of Queenstown eateries closing their doors in recent months. The resort town is still recovering… Audio
Heading Off: DIY van life tips
This week on Heading Off we meet wedding photographer Chris Turner who's been busy converting his van into an all-purpose 'home away from home' vehicle. Audio
Digital declaration now available for all international travellers to NZ
The move is expected to streamline travellers' experience at the border.
Airports chock-a-block with 'a lot of people hopping around'
Travellers are being asked to get to the airport early as hundreds of thousands take to the skies. Audio
227,000 customers expected to fly this weekend with Air NZ
Buckle up, because if you're hopping on a plane this Easter, airports are going to be chock-a-block. Today is the busiest for Air New Zealand, with almost 55,000 people expected to fly; over the… Audio
Up, Up and Away: new flying school opens in AK
A new flying school has opened in Auckland, geared towards training new pilots amidst a rapidly growing Aviation Industry. Figures from Airbus and Boeing show that by 2040, the world will need around… Audio
Australian family cycles around the world starting in NZ
In 2019, Tasmanian teachers Andrew and Nicola set off on a year-long bike tour of Australia The catch ? They were on tandems. Having kicked off in Aotearoa, they're currently on the West Coast. Jesse… Audio
Travel delays, cancellations and insurance: What you need to know
Easter is just around the corner and many of us will be looking forward to a nice holiday with a side of chocolate. But what are your rights when your travel plans fly out the window?
Taking the plunge with the tall man in a van
Former pro basketballer Stuart McEwen wants to change his life - and he wants you to join him.
Tarik Rahim - Making the Mount home for a while
Tarik Rahim grew up drawing from a rich pool of cultures and finding expression through surf and music. In this episode, Kadambari Raghukumar talks to him about calling NZ home, for a short while. Audio
Boeing 737 found to have missing panel after landing
The plane was carrying 139 passengers and six crew, and the missing panel was discovered after the plane was parked at the gate.
Boeing tells pilots to check seats after plane drop
Boeing has told airlines operating 787 Dreamliners that pilots need to check their seats as an investigation into an incident on a LATAM flight continues.
Air NZ disputes 'misleading statistics' about airfare increases
NZ Airports Association said the airline hiked its average domestic network airfares by $51 to $200 per one-way airfare for the year ending September 2023. Audio
What's behind the worsening Auckland Airport queues
Aviation insiders say airport security staff are on the verge of burnout and accidents are bound to happen.
Experts warn targets are key in Road to Zero replacement
An international road safety expert says the Government must keep applying targets to reduce road fatalities and serious injuries - and that reversing speed limit reductions will drive the road toll… Audio
What is a black box and what can it tell us about the LATAM incident?
A Dreamliner's black box will help "solve the mystery" of a mid-air plunge that saw 12 people hospitalised. Here's how.
A theory on the cause of the LATAM flight incident
A very young baby and a toddler were among those thrown into the air - an aviation expert believes a power outage might be to blame. Audio
