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Strong winds delay Air NZ's flagship New York flights
NZ1 took off two hours late from JFK airport in New York on 22 September and will make a short stop in Nadi to refuel.
Axed border tests: NZ flying blind on new Covid-19 variants - experts
New Zealand is on the back foot in preparing for new Covid-19 variants now requirements for international arrivals to test have ended, health experts say.
New Zealand climber shares story of horror 80ft Yosemite fall
A Kiwi student who broke nearly every bone in her body after a nightmare rock climbing fall in California last month has made it home to New Zealand.
Episode 04: She Was Not Alone
Over 1500 souls perished the night the ship calling itself "Titanic" sank. But could they have been rescued?
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Air NZ's first non-stop flight to New York lands at JFK Airport
Air New Zealand's inaugural non-stop flight to New York has arrived at John F. Kennedy International Airport today.
NZ charged up to help electric aircraft take flight
New Zealand is getting closely involved in developing commercial electric aircraft.
Air NZ's first shipment of sustainable aviation fuel set to arrive
The shipment of 1.2 million litres of SAF was a drop in the bucket when compared with the 1.4 billion litres of fossil fuel the airline uses on an annual basis.
Consumer pushing for clarity on airline passengers rights
Consumer NZ is campaigning for airlines to be upfront about passenger rights.
The company said Air New Zealand and Jetstar do not clearly communicate enough with customers about flight cancellation… Audio
Consumer NZ calls for airlines to front up over delays, disruptions
Consumer NZ is campaigning for New Zealand airlines to be upfront about passengers' rights. Audio
Family holiday ruined after Jetstar refuses to check in child's wheelchair
A family with four disabled children had their long-planned holiday ruined as they were turned away from their Jetstar flight after waiting in line to check in their daughter's wheelchair.
Episode 03: Fire in the Hull!
Could an insurance-fuelled switch-a-roo really be at the heart of Titanic's downfall?
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Demand soars for UK flights, accommodation following Queen's death
New Zealanders planning on flying to London following the Queen's death may be disappointed as flights and accommodation are in high demand.
Investor aims to double $400m New Zealand hotel portfolio
Pro-Invest chair and chief executive Ron Barrott says New Zealand is still one of the world's most desirable tourism destinations and the primary driver behind its plan for growth.
Are airline offsetting schemes all they're cracked up to be?
Most airlines now offer passengers the option to offset their share of the flight's carbon emissions with carbon credits. Air New Zealand's scheme is called "Fly Neutral". A one way trip between… Audio
Episode 02: Meet The Sister
If the Titanic didn't sink, which ship did? Carlo and Tim uncover a tale of jealousy, greed, villainy - and, possibly, nonsense.
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Kathryn Burnett's play The Campervan
Ditching the rat-race to go travelling around Aotearoa in a campervan - for some that sounds like a dream come true, for others - not so much. In her new play The Campervan, Kathryn Burnett pits a… Audio
Climate scientists urge people to stop short international trips
If you're feeling guilty about air travel the answer might be to do away with those short trips across the Tasman.
The advice from climate experts comes as a major new international report shows last… Audio
Episode 01: Titanic - The Sinkable Ship
An 'unsinkable' ship is somehow felled by an iceberg on its maiden voyage.
Is everything as it seems? Or is Carlo full of it?
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Bluetooth tracking devices sell out as airlines lose luggage
Amid numerous reports of airlines misplacing travellers' luggage, bluetooth tracking devices are sold out at many stores across New Zealand. The devices, including Apple AirTags and Samsung SmartTags… Audio
Bags gone AWOL? The realities of post-pandemic travel
International travel is back, but flyers beware - more and more bags are going missing in transit. Audio
