Travel
More flights between NZ and India on the cards
A memorandum of understanding has been agreed between New Zealand and India to boost air traffic between the two countries.
The new rules include traffic rights between New Zealand and six key Indian… Audio
Qantas removes expiry dates of covid travel credits after outcry
In a major about-turn, Qantas has responded to a public outcry and removed the expiry dates of Covid travel credits which were due to run out at the end of this year. Qantas customers can now request… Audio
'Keep this behemoth out': Group prepared to fight proposed airport in court
A group opposed to the controversial proposed Tarras Airport says it will fight every inch of the way to keep it out of their "beautiful place". Audio
UK air traffic failure set to disrupt flights for days
The British government was working with airlines to help ensure passengers stranded in airports across Europe can get home after an air traffic control glitch caused widespread disruption.
Controversial proposed Tarras Airport preferred runway alignment revealed
Almost four million passengers could be flying in and out of the proposed airport - which has raised concerns about overtourism, environmental impacts and the climate crisis - by 2050.
The traveller who has visited every country without flying
On October 10, 2013, Torbjørn "Thor" Pedersen left his job, girlfriend, and family behind in Denmark to embark on an incredible journey. His goal? To visit every country in the world in an unbroken… Audio
Story behind plane that let's you fly with your furry friends
Do you need to move overseas, but can't bear putting your furry family member in the cargo hold? That was the predicament for the people behind Pet Transfurs - a pet-friendly charter flight service… Audio
Te Huia train service offers free tickets with return to central Auckland
Free tickets on Te Huia's train service are up for grabs for a week as the service is allowed back into central Auckland, following a ban by Waka Kotahi last month.
Historic tunnel through Southern Alps marks milestone
A historic rail tunnel, which connects the West Coast to the rest of Te Waipounamu, is marking its centenary this year.
Taking flight: The post-pandemic travel boom
Thinking about booking that long-awaited overseas trip? International travel is back and bigger than ever. Audio
Calling Home: Jack Boulton in the Orkney Islands, Scotland
Originally from Pukekohe, Jack Boulton now lives in Orkney, completing a PhD on Transitional Engineering studying ways to move petrochemical companies away from carbon use. Audio
Trans-Tasman travel could be cheaper with simplified border - industry
A project to develop faster and easier travel between New Zealand and Australia could mean cheaper travel and more people making the trip, industry players say. Audio
Trans-Tasman travel set to simplify
By this time next year, one step through a SmartGate could be the single border security hoop travellers have to jump through for a Trans-Tasman flight.
An announcement on simplifying travel was the… Audio
Taskforce to make travel between Australia and New Zealand easier
The Australian and New Zealand governments have announced a taskforce to make travel between the two countries easier. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is in Wellington for bilateral talks… Video, Audio
'Subite El Chunce' - travelling Costa Rican fans urge Kiwis to take them on as second team
A group of Costa Rican football supporters, who have travelled the globe for several World Cups, say they are "pumped" to see the sights of New Zealand.
Most embrace tourism in survey, but worry over cost of domestic holidays
More New Zealanders are getting onboard with tourism in Aotearoa, but higher holiday costs are causing concern, according to new research.
Thousands of US fans expected to descend on NZ for World Cup
Football fever is sweeping through the United States, as fans make their way to Aotearoa, for start of the FIFA Women's World cup.
Camping an affordable way for Kiwis to have a holiday this summer
Despite the cost-of-living crisis, the tourism industry remains optimistic that many Kiwis will still hit the road this summer.
Officials seek solution to Lyttelton cruise ship passengers overwhelming buses
Canterbury Regional Council has committed to reducing the impact of cruise ship on its buses services which are struggling to keep up with demand.
From battling addiction to conquering Everest
Holly Beckham of Ngapuhi and Ngati Rangi, is on a journey to find out. She's under the mentorship of Lydia Bradey, the first woman and New Zealander to summit Everest without oxygen to train for the… Audio
