Travel
Heading Off: biking through Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan
Intrepid New Zealand journalist Isobel Ewing spent a month biking around northern Pakistan. Audio
NZ in talks on what data it will share with partners about criminals - including NZers
The discussions on what information NZ will exchange with international partners about criminals - include if its own citizens' data could be shared.
Visiting 25 countries with two kids
Ella Ewens' family of four is travelling the world for a year to make some family memories and learn a lot too. Video, Audio
Air NZ says by 'nearly every overseas port' will require sustainable fuel - but not NZ
The government not joining the international trend to require airlines to replace some fossil fuel with sustainable fuel contributed to the carrier ditching its 2030 climate target, Air NZ says.
Reclining seats on flights - can you legally do much about it?
Having the seat in front tipped back into your space on a flight can be claustrophobic and infuriating - but what are the airlines' responsibilities, and what can you do? Audio
KiwiRail proposes cutting more than 50 Interislander jobs
KiwiRail is proposing to axe more than 50 roles across Interislander's operational staff and head office. Maritime Union spokesperson Victor Billot spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Wellington councillors to vote on sale of airport shares
Wellington city councillors face a crucial vote today over the sale of council airport shares. Ellen O'Dwyer reports. Audio
Few New Zealanders left in Lebanon amid evacuations
Several countries are evacuating their nationals as Israel continues its airstrikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon.
What's it like to go through that long-awaited NZ citizenship ceremony?
Finally getting to forging their futures on New Zealand soil is a long-awaited moment for so many would-be Kiwis at the citizenship ceremony. Ruwani Periera went to one to find out what that's like.
…Calling Home: Malcolm Wright in Pasadena, California
Dr Malcolm Wright is calling home from Southern California. Malcolm works at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory nd is the technical lead responsible for delivering the flight and ground lasers used in… Audio
Air NZ defends cuts to flight routes and capacity
It is blaming less public servant travel and mechanical issues for the loss of seats, among other issues. Audio
Heading Off: India
Sarah's been to India so often people started asking her where to go and what to do Audio
Air New Zealand cutting back capacity of domestic routes
The changes stem from reduced demand, as well as some aircraft being out of service due to global engine maintenance issues, the airline says.
Spying, fake personas, broken rules - crackdown on MBIE investigators
Immigration investigators have broken the rules on using fake online profiles to spy on people's social media, and been ordered to shape up.
Air NZ to stop direct flights from Invercargill to Wellington
It is putting profit ahead of its social responsibility to service the regions, a community leader says. Audio
Skipping school for cheaper fares easy decision say families
Kiwi families taking their kids out of school to go on holiday early don't see doing so as a big deal - Mahvash Ikram went to the airport to talk with early travellers. Audio
Passenger on dramatic Wellington flight describes moment plane hit runway
"I was shaken, like oh my God, what's going to happen now? Please no, is it all going to fall apart?"
Calling Home: Beetlejuice,Beetlejuice choreographer Corey Baker
Originally from Hornby in Christchurch, Corey Baker has forged a stellar career on stage, television and film - more recently as choreographer for Tim Burton's latest box office release, Beetlejuice,B… Audio
UK travel no longer visa-free for Kiwis
From 8 January, New Zealand citizens wanting to travel to the United Kingdom will need to apply for an electronic travel authorisation before leaving home.
Travelling over the school holidays? Here's what you need to know
There are ferries out of action, but the weather's looking relatively settled for the next week - although Waka Kotahi warns drivers to take care..
