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Two New Zealanders killed skiing in Japan
Authorities have confirmed that two New Zealanders have been killed while skiing in Japan.
A man in his 30s and a woman in her 20s were part of a group of six backcountry skiing in Hokkaido when an… Audio
Air NZ cracking down on large cabin baggage
It's fair to say most people have baggage, but some airline passengers are taking the absolute mickey with their jumbo sized hand luggage, hogging the overhead lockers and breeding festering… Audio
Passenger gets to airport departure lounge without security screening
Queenstown Airport has apologised for the incident, which saw all passengers rescreened.
Heading Off: The Crispy Couple
When Kiwi Daniella Elwood met her Irish partner Sean Ohare at a crossfit gym in Wellington, the pair dated for two months before heading off around the world together. Both were experienced solo… Audio
Auckland Airport processes need attention - Helen Clark
"Every week there's a different excuse." Former Prime Minister Helen Clark has hit out at the state of Auckland Airport, saying its processes need some major attention, as people wait for hours in… Audio
Plans for new Central Otago airport on hold
A pause hit plans for a new international airport in Central Otago, partly due to capital constraints.
Documentary filmmaker Benoit Lalande: surfing in Africa
When you think of surfing, Africa might not be the first place that springs to mind. Documentary filmmaker Benoit Lalande makes short films about that very thing. Video, Audio
Auckland Airport brushes off airline claims over fees increase
Auckland Airport is brushing off claims from airlines over its hiking of fees, saying they are trying to protect their profits in this "perennial" issue. Audio
Auckland Airport fee hikes could ground company, airline says
If Air Chathams can no longer operate, regional areas will lose a service - and the economic benefits that came with it, its chief operations officer says. Audio
Air Chathams says airport fees could ground company
Air Chathams claims "skyrocketing" prices being charged by Aotearoa's largest Airport will dampen demand on regional routes and threaten its viability. Auckland Airport plans to spend up to 8 billion… Video, Audio
Google Maps error forces lost tourists to walk 60km in Australia
Two tourists had to walk for several days in Far North Queensland, Australia, when their car became bogged after they followed Google Maps directions.
Accusations fly in Air NZ and Auckland Airport spat
Air New Zealand says it wants greater say in Auckland Airport plans, but the airport accuses it of seeking control.
Auckland Airport hits back at Air New Zealand
Air NZ had called for a review of the airport's redevelopment costs, saying its regulated charges would make flying unaffordable for some.
Heading Off: EV road trips tips and tricks
This week on Heading Off we're looking at doing road trips around Aotearoa in EVs, what to be aware of, tips to make the battery life last longer and what you should do in advance. Audio
Joining the dots with the bass clarinet
Anna Koch speaks to Bryan Crump about touring the world with her family and bass clarinet, and making music with indigenous artists along the way, including Aotearoa's Ariana Tikao. Video, Audio
Second Air NZ flight from Timaru disrupted by birds
The aircraft returned to the gate and passengers had to get off the plane.
Off the beaten track with Kennedy Warne
Kennedy is in Palau on the final day of an eight-day National Geographic expedition, snorkelling and kayaking around Palau's Rock Island World Heritage Site - some 300 islands, large and small, all… Audio
Odour in Air NZ cabin forces unscheduled landing in Guam
An Air New Zealand flight has landed back in Auckland after an unscheduled overnight stop-over in Guam.
Diabetic woman reduced to tears after airport security dismissed medical needs
A Gisborne woman says she was reduced to tears by an Auckland Airport security officer's dismissive attitude towards her medical needs.
The type 1 diabetic says she was scoffed at and ignored when… Audio
Cancer survivor talks about her walking journey through Aotearoa
It's been more than four months, and many many kilometres - but cancer survivor Kate Wightman is about to complete her journey down the length of Aotearoa. Two years ago, aged 29, the former elite… Audio
