Travel
The Pre-Panel for 5 August 2025
Emile Donovan is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer José Barbosa to preview this evening's marlarky. Audio
Travellers to Pacific cautioned as dengue cases soar
Health New Zealand said Samoa has been particularly affected by the disease, with more than 2000 cases reported since 17 April.
Fed-up Italian farmers set up turnstiles to charge for Instagram hot spots
If Carlo Zanella, president of the Alto Adige Alpine Club, had his way, travel influencers would be banned from the Dolomites.
'Mr Wave they call him': Roadworker labelled coastal community hero
Coastal commuters in Eastbourne are forgetting about the sea of constant construction activity thanks to local legend Ciaran Hogben.
Women can soon request a female Uber driver in these US cities
It marks the first time the popular ride share app is bringing this option to its service in the United States.
The Pre-Panel for 25 July 2025
Jesse Mulligan is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer Tessa Guest to preview this evening's marlarky.
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MFAT advises travellers to avoid Thailand-Cambodia land border
At least 12 people have been reported dead in the ongoing conflict between the countries.
From mountain to sea on two wheels
Lynley Twyman joins us to talk about Te Hangaruru, the latest section of the mountains to sea trail to be completed. Audio
New passport sees English words move up above te reo Māori
The move reflects the government's commitment to using English first, Internal Affairs Minister Brooke van Velden says.
Air NZ hoping AI will help avoid flight delays
Air New Zealand thinks its use of AI will help it avoid flight delays. Air New Zealand's chief digital officer Nikhil Ravishankar spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Tonga residents fear further Lulutai Airlines suspensions
The domestic airline resumed operations on Wednesday, after a suspension of its maintenance certificate halted all flights in and out of a number of small islands.
Te Papa named NZ's best tourist attraction, again
The national museum saw over one million visitors in the past financial year, and its high rating on Tripadvisor has seen it take out the number one spot for the second year running. Audio
Thrift Season 5 Trailer
Thrift is back with more money saving hints and hacks! Katy Gosset meets a savvy student who's teaching others how to eat better for less and visits an award-winning student flat garden. She gleans… Audio
'Out of control' costs force airline to close services
In September the airline will stop flying between Blenheim and Christchurch, and Christchurch and Wanaka. Audio
Vigilance, not luck, helping NZ avoid widespread measles outbreak
But Kiwis are still reluctant to be vaccinated, since Covid.
The Panel with Denise L'Estrange-Corbet and Chris Wikaira Part 2
What is it like to live in a campervan fulltime as an older person? Malcolm Keoghan joins the panel to explain the experience. Finally, they head to Greytown where the sixth annual Festival of… Audio
Heading Off: Taking a trip into the unknown
Meredith Quick has been on an 'Uncharted Expedition' that took her from Kazakhstan to Mongolia, and today she tells Jesse all about the mysterious excursion. Audio
Battling the flood of drugs at Auckland Airport
With an increase in drugs coming through Auckland Airport, border officials focus on trying to stop the imports before they reach our shores.
Battling the drug flood at Auckland Airport
With an increase in drugs coming through Auckland Airport, border officials focus on trying to stop the imports before they reach our shores. Audio
Air India crash families say preliminary report brings little comfort
The grieving families of people killed when Air India Flight 171 crashed in Ahmedabad are demanding that a final report into the incident provides clarity about what caused the tragedy.
