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Australian charged with spitting on imam in Indonesian mosque
An Australian man has been charged with spitting into the face of an imam at a mosque in Indonesia, and could face more than a year in prison.
Family of Erebus victims optimistic for new memorial
Forces of nature destroying plans for an Erebus memorial at an Auckland park could present a fresh opportunity according to whānau of some of the victims.
The Ministry of Heritage and Culture today… Video, Audio
Erebus memorial in Parnell park cancelled after geotech report
It's already been more than 40 of waiting, and the wait continues, with the proposed national memorial to the Erebus plane crash victims homeless again.
A new geotechnical report has found recent… Video, Audio
Annemarie Rawson on doing an OE in your 60s
Kiwi Annemarie Rawson packed up herself and her husband in 2018 and moved to London for a new overseas experience in their early 60s. It wasn't the first time Annemarie had done this to her husband… Audio
Air NZ hikes full year earnings guidance
The airline says strong demand for travel and falling jet fuel prices have helped lift its forecast earnings.
Road toll: Police urge drivers to take it easy over weekend
Police are expecting people to maximise Anzac day and take a long weekend - meaning the roads could be chocka, with people returning from school holidays too.
Last year 12 people died on the roads… Video, Audio
Air New Zealand grounds two planes: Almost 150,000 passengers impacted
Almost 150,000 passengers will have their flights impacted after Air New Zealand was forced to ground two planes amid a global engine shortage.
Travelling with disabilities
Travelling can be hectic and frustrating at the best of times. But there's a whole other world of complications you have to work through when you live with a disability. Olivia Shivas is a podcaster… Audio
Christchurch Airport welcomes direct flights with US
It could be good news if you're planning a Christmas trip to the US - direct flights from Christchurch to America.
From the start of December, a United Airlines Dreamliner will depart the South… Video, Audio
More flight services to US announced
New flights from the United States are expected to bring a cash injection to New Zealand's economy, with $44m forecasted for the seasonal service.
Highway diversion a boost for Paeroa businesses
The closure of a key highway into the Coromandel Peninsula has come as a welcome boost to businesses in another Waikato town. Audio
Interislander ferry fixed, ready for passengers from tomorrow
Interislander ferry Kaitaki will be back sailing from tomorrow after being out of service for more than a month. Audio
Low Easter road toll proof Road to Zero achievable - director
The head of Waka Kotahi's Road to Zero campaign says this year's Easter low road toll is proof road deaths can be reduced.
Road to Zero director Bryan Sherrit spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Reports of single death on roads over Easter weekend
The official Easter road toll looked like it was going to be zero until just after 6am on Wednesday when police called to say that was not the case.
No more detail is available.
AA Road Safety… Audio
Air NZ admits breach of tikanga after initially refusing to release body to grieving whānau
Air New Zealand has apologised and promised to change its procedures after it took the 11th-hour intervention of its chief executive before it allowed a grieving woman to take home her mother's…
Calling Home: Julian Kirwan in Amsterdam
Calling home this week is Julian Kirwan, a former flight attendant from Christchurch who has established a successful café chain and is well and truly settled in the Dutch metropolis of Amsterdam. Audio
Tourists came back strong, but now industry faces more travel competition
Tourism New Zealand says the industry's recovery is beginning to plateau after a stronger than expected return.
Thursday Air NZ's busiest of Easter weekend
If you're literally taking off on an Easter break Thursday is Air NZ's busiest of the weekend. Demand is up almost 70 percent on the same time last year.
Among those travelling, 5800 unaccompanied… Video, Audio
The offshore companies running our bus networks
An RNZ investigation into bus cancellations has revealed Auckland's 10 worst routes are all run by an offshore private equity company.
Ritchies Transport is owned by New York based Kohlberg Kravis… Audio
Australian couple cut NZ holiday short due to ferry trouble
An Australian couple have had to cut short their bucket-list New Zealand tour because they can't get on a ferry.
On a campervan tour, twice they've had crossings from the South Island to the North… Audio
