Travel
Sudden fee rise will turn cruise ships off NZ - warning
Fewer cruise ships could visit New Zealand if border levies are increased at short notice as is planned, the sector says.
Vanuatu tourism booms as airlines add more flights
Other airlines are filling the void left by Air Vanuatu's liquidation, with 2025 looking "pretty positive" for the Pacific nation.
Nau Mai Town
Justine Murray is back with this week's episode of Nau Mai Town, RNZ's podcast about Maori place names, this week she is in Moerewa, also known as Tuna Town. The story behind the name is based on a… Audio
The Pre-Panel for 14th August 2024
Today on the Pre-Panel, Wallace Chapman previews tonight's show and producer Sam Hollis talks about a missing Romanian man who reappeared after 30 years without an explanation. Audio
The Pre-Panel for 14th August 2024
Today on the Pre-Panel, Wallace Chapman previews tonight's show and producer Sam Hollis talks about a missing Romanian man who reappeared after 30 years without an explanation. Audio
Heading Off: Barrier Air
Grant Bacon is the CEO of domestic airline Barrier Air, which has just opened up flights between Auckland and Kerikeri. Audio
Airlines concerned increase to visa fees could impact tourism
Airlines claim they've been left out of the government's consultation on increasing visa fees, saying the decision could crush tourism. The Board of Airline Representatives executive director Cath… Audio
No films, no music, no sleep: Is 'raw-dogging' long flights heroic or foolish?
Health experts warn that more extreme versions of the trend can pose serious risks.
Police, AT working to mitigate issues on troublesome bus route
Auckland Transport says it has noticed repeat issues on the 70 bus, having to alert police to the behaviour of some passengers.
Heading Off: Travel Sketching
If you're got the time, travel can be a chance to really soak yourself into a new place. And what better way to lose yourself in a setting, than sketching it. In Heading Out this week I'm chatting… Audio
Westpac economist on govt getting back into surplus
Westpac economists are predicting it will take the Government an extra year to get back into budget surplus, amid a weak economy, worsening labour market, and New Zealanders leaving for Australia… Audio
Competition lands in Northland as Barrier Air flights to Kerikeri begin
The inaugural Barrier Air flight between Auckland and Kerikeri landed on Sunday evening.
Air New Zealand explains its airfares after it cost almost $2000 to fly domestically
A spontaneous weekend away in New Zealand is not as cheap as it once was.
Why is it called Wānaka?
A new RNZ podcast tours the motu, looking at the stories behind Māori place names - the origins, the people, and how names have changed over the years.
New Zealanders warned not to travel to Lebanon
The government says the country faces a volatile security situation.
Heading Off: Jonty Crane in Timor-Leste
Today on 'Heading Off' we're exploring one of the least visited-countries on the planet - Timor-Leste. It's had a rough history, but after gaining independence this small Southeast Asian island is… Audio
Fewer weather-related flight delays with new satellite dishes
Land Information Minister Chris Penk said the SouthPAN satellite dishes will mean less disruption to flights in poor weather conditions. Audio
Beirut airport cancels flights amid fears of Israeli attack
Some flights at Beirut airport have been cancelled or delayed as tensions escalate between Israel and armed political group Hezbollah.
Tom Turcich: The man who walked the world
After the sudden death of a close friend at age 17, Tom Turcich resolved to make the most of life. He began his epic journey to circumnavigate the globe on foot. Four months into the trip he met his… Audio
Winner of Taylor Swift raffle off to London
Clyde Quay School raised more than an astonishing $100,000 to fix their hall by raffling off two Taylor Swift tickets, including airfares to London, seven night's accommodation and spending money. The… Audio
