Travel
Calling Home: Tristan Pang in Oxford
Tristan Pang joins Jim to chat about life as a student at the oldest university in the English-speaking world. Audio
The Great Loop revisited
We catch up with Maungaturoto locals, Juleigh Parker and Peter Gray who are navigating The Great Loop in North America. Audio
Transmission Gully partnership breakdown won't hurt future ones, minister says
The roads partnership unravelled under a confidential settlement this week, meaning NZTA will now finish off what it had said was incomplete work.
How to make your tech devices' batteries last longer
Why can't my battery phone's battery last when driving between towns? There could be several ways your battery is being drained without you realising how.
How to drive safely on the highways this holiday season
Police say they will work hard to keep people safe on the road - but road users need to play their part too.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 20 December 2024
In today's episode, New Zealand's High Commissioner to Vanuatu says the hunt for survivors continues, after 93 people were evacuated via aircraft last night, Police are warning people to drive… Audio
SH1 through Mangamuka Gorge reopens
Traffic is back flowing on State Highway 1 through Mangamuka Gorge in the far north. North Chamber president Tim Robinson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Four fatalities in 24 hours on South Island roads
There have been four road fatalities in the South Island in the past 24 hours. Reporter Lauren Crimp spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
World's largest kauri tree open to the public
This weekend visitors to Northland will be able to marvel at the world's largest surviving kauri tree for the first time in months. Reporter Peter de Graaf has more. Audio
Love Actually at Auckland Airport
Friday is the busiest day for domestic travel at the airport, Sunday is the busiest for international flyers. Audio
Jetstar spreading its wings with additional trans-Tasman routes
An extra aircraft will land in Christchurch on Sundays and four more trans-Tasman routes are set to launch in the next six months. Audio
Busting the '$1 million-to-retire' myth
There's a big factor some retirement planning isn't considering, actuaries say - and are some retirees spending a lot on alcohol?
What should you do when a rich friend invites you on a holiday?
Your well-heeled friend invites you on a lavish holiday, one that you might have trouble paying for. What's the advice of financial advisors for such a difficult social dilemma? Audio
Auckland Airport outage raises concerns ahead of busy Christmas period
Massive disruption at Auckland International Airport on Wednesday has raised concerns about how the airport will cope over the holiday period. Board of Airline Representatives executive director Cath… Audio
Network outage causing delays at Auckland Airport resolved
A network outage at Auckland Airport that caused massive queues and delays for some international flights has been resolved - but that hasn't allayed all travellers problems. RNZ reporter Jessica… Audio
Why Kiwis are staying home for the summer holidays
A recent poll shows more than a third New Zealanders haven't made holiday plans. Audio
What to do when a rich friend invites you on holiday
You will be torn between the fear of mounting debt and the fear of missing out - but don't fret, financial experts say.
Survey reveals many food allergic reactions on flights go unreported
Almost 70 percent of survey respondents from Australia and New Zealand reported flying with a food allergy adds "a lot" of anxiety to their experience.
Cruise ships in Napier – how much water do they really take?
Are Hawke's Bay water restrictions going to be an obstacle for the region's booming cruise ship trade?
Meng Foon on flight prices from Gisborne
Former Gisborne Mayor Meng Foon took to social media after trying to book last minute flights to Wellington, he spoke with Nathan Rarere about the cost of flying out of the east coast. Audio
