Travel
Air NZ cuts flights to deal with staff sickness
There will be changes to some flights, and about 100,000 people will be affected as the airline plans for 1.5 percent fewer seats over the next six months. Audio
Consumer NZ on rights for disrupted plane passengers
For the next six months some travellers will experience disruptions as Air New Zealand cuts the number of flights to deal with staff shortages.
Domestic and international schedules will operate at 90… Audio
Air NZ cutting flights to manage staff shortages
Air New Zealand is cutting the number of flights to deal with its staff shortages.
Chief executive Greg Foran says the airline has recorded its highest rates of crew sickness in more than a decade… Audio
Good luck with your luggage: The current trouble with travel
Luggage mountains and flight delays are plaguing the travel industry. Canadian travel writer Tim Johnson joins Susie with his tips for an easy journey. Audio
Winter snow storm disrupts South Island travel
Heavy snow has caused disruption for travelers across the South Island today, closing roads, delaying deliveries and also creating a bit of fun.
Martin Grundy from Four Square Maniototo - in Central… Audio
Off the beaten track with Kennedy Warne - the Greenland
Kennedy is back in New Zealand but talks to Susie about his recent expeditionary cruise around the southern coastline of Greenland. Audio, Gallery
Waka Kotahi warning drivers as snow hits
Waka Kotahi is warning drivers to prepare for hazardous driving conditions today, with heavy snow expected in the south.
Several South Island roads have been affected.
Waka Kotahi journey manager… Audio
With borders open, what's the vision for Queenstown's tourism?
When the borders shut in 2020, there was talk of the area's economy pivoting or being re-imagined in a post-pandemic world, but the mayor isn't a fan of such language.
"Roady" app, a NZ start up to make the most of travelling here and abroad
A Kiwi start-up has officially launched an aid for travellers called 'Roady'. It helps local and international travellers find those hidden gems when they hit the road. Audio
EVs more popular at GO Rentals as it secures new partner
The world's biggest rental car company is looking to ramp up its New Zealand fleet for an in influx of overseas tourists.
Border fully reopens, but big visitor numbers not expected just yet
New Zealand's borders are now completely reopened to the world but any change to numbers arriving on the country's shores is expected to start as a trickle.
Borders fully reopen, thousands turn up at AirNZ job fair
For the first time since restrictions were placed on travellers from mainland China way back in February 2020, New Zealand's borders are now fully open to the world. Yes since midnight both our air… Audio
NZ borders set to reopen to all at midnight
For the first time in nearly two and a half years, New Zealand's border will be opened to all visitors, at midnight tonight.
Calling Home from Croatia
David Howard's coming up on Calling Home, from Croatia, where he met his wife, and has stayed. It's an area with turbulent history, its savage war of independence isn't a distant memory yet. Audio
Tips for international travellers going through Europe, US
Overseas travel is back, but a cascade of cancelled flights, missed connections, and lost luggage has taken the shine off for many. Audio
How can travellers avoid holiday disruption?
Overseas travel is back, but a cascade of cancelled flights, missed connections and lost luggage has taken the shine off for many.
How widespread are the problems - and is there anything the savvy… Audio
Travel agent renaissance
As the borders re-open and more people look to travel in spite of COVID cases, travel agents have had to adapt to the new rules and regulations that are in place and the differing requirements… Audio
Last of holiday backlog finally on flights - Air NZ
School's back and the backlog of stranded passengers at airports around the country is finally clearing with the last 100 or so people on flights home tonight.
Air New Zealand was forced to put on… Video, Audio
Queenstown flights backlog could take days to clear - Air NZ
Air New Zealand has added another plane and more flights to help clear a backlog of stranded passengers in Queenstown, but says it could take days.
Thor Pedersen - Once Upon A Saga
Danish native Torbjørn 'Thor' Pedersen is nearing the end of his mammoth mission to visit every nation in the world in a single journey, without taking a single flight. Audio
