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Heathrow boss defends response as airport resumes flights after fire brought facility to standstill
Heathrow's chief executive apologised to stranded passengers but said the power outage and shutdown was "unprecedented." Audio
Hawaiian Airlines flight returns to Auckland after mechanical fault
Faulty landing gear has forced a Hawaiian Airlines flight to turn back to Auckland Airport.
Questions asked over Heathrow Airport shutdown
The complete shutdown of one of the world's busiest travel hubs is estimated to cost tens of millions, according to experts. Audio
Air NZ monitoring Heathrow Airport closure
London's Heathrow Airport, one of the world's busiest, announced a complete shutdown all day Friday local time as a result of a large fire nearby. Audio
Can NZ's new speed cameras catch drunk drivers or tailgating?
The company taking over the country's mobile speed cameras is running tests in the UK on how to catch drunk drivers. Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
The rules for power banks on flights are changing. Here's what to know
Several airline companies are bringing in restrictions around using portable power banks on their flights.
Direct flights between NZ and India scheduled for 2028
Travellers calling for a non-stop flight between New Zealand and India now have a date on which to pin their hopes - but it is still more than three years away and comes with some big caveats. Deputy… Audio
Heading Off: The Kawatiri Trail
We all have ideas in the pub or while idly thinking at home, but very few of us actually follow through. But one man who did take it further is Richard Niederer. His idea was to build a coastal trail… Audio
Calling home: Tamara Singer in Norway's Lofoten Islands
New Zealander Tamara Singer lives more than 150 kilometres into the Arctic Circle in Norway's Lofoten Islands. S Audio, Gallery
Trump administration considers travel ban for 41 countries
The move harkens back to President Donald Trump's first-term ban on travellers from seven majority-Muslim nations.
Tourist wins refund despite crashing rental car minutes after leaving depot
The tourist crashed five minutes after leaving the hire depot while driving on the wrong side of the road.
Heading Off: how to travel the world on a budget
Kiwis are known for being great travelers, coming from a small country, it's only natural to be curious about the rest of the world. But American Matt Kepnes aka Nomadic Matt has done something… Audio
'Carnage' expected as more countries adopt electronic travel checks
While it's not a visa, it's another admin step to remember - or forget - in the busy time before a big trip. Audio
International travel admin increases as security grows
Packed your passport, clothes and toothbrush? What about your visa, your visa waiver, your ETA or ESTA? As security grows around the world, so does the admin involved in travelling. And what happens… Audio
Calling Home: Chris Thompson from Belgium
Chris. Thompson is known for his work with Manfred Mann's Earth Band, specifically for his lead vocal on the hit 'Blinded by the Light'. Audio
'Unfair' and hangover 'racism': Greens call for visa-free travel for all Pacific Island nations
Green MP Teanau Tuiono says Pacific people have been asking for visa-free travel for some time.
Heading Off: Mars
Heading Off is a weekly travel segment where Jesse gets travel recommendations and tips from around the motu and the globe. Today he's travelling even further, Mars. March is Mars Month, and Stardome… Audio
Airline ordered to pay couple after boarding pass confusion leads to missed flight
The airline was ordered to pay the couple $700.
200 prams among Auckland Airport's unclaimed lost items
Auckland Airport tells producer Mahvash Ikram how they deal with unclaimed baggage Audio
Best Song Eva: Martin Henderson
Actor Martin Henderson is in New Zealand filming My Life is Murder. He chats to Jim about getting out on the water, the recent scam that used his persona, and his pick for Best Song Eva. Audio
