Travel
Julie Woods: Connecting the world by dots
Julie is aiming to travel to 60 countries by age 60 to 'connect the world by dots', with a goal of writing one million names in Braille on her journey. Audio
KiwiRail urging caution as West Coast tunnel reopens
The Tawhai Tunnel, near Reefton, was closed in June last year after structural damage to the tunnel lining was discovered.
Keen to get paid for staying at the country's best parks?
"It's a magical place. Taking on the role of a hut ranger also gives me the freedom to travel in the off-season."
The dangers of TikTok in Antarctica
Two decades ago, fewer than 20,000 tourists made the journey to the icy continent each year. Last year it was more than 124,000.
Cook Strait ferries disrupted for days amid big swells
High winds have put Interislander sailings on hold, with more than 1000 passengers affected.
The truth about the safest place to sit if your plane crashes
The old frequent-flyer adage is that sitting at the back of the plane is a safer place to be than at the front - but is that true?
Summer on Tour: Chatting with kiwi musician Oscar Ladell
Oscar LaDell is returning to Aotearoa touring his 'NO BLUE' EP. The singer-songwriter has been based in Melbourne delivering his soul and blues originals - but we'll have him back thank you very much… Audio
Security concerns force cancellation of Air NZ flight
Dunedin-bound passengers were left stranded after the plane returned to the gate.
World's most expensive passport getting even more expensive
From 1 January, a new Australian adult passport will cost $463.
The worst-behaved travellers of 2024
There was no shortage of unruly traveller incidents this year so, to remedy this, CNN has put together a list of New Year resolutions for globetrotters and gadabouts.
Where to see in the New Year with a bang
A rundown on some of the best festivals and public events to ring in 2025 - and where to catch the best fireworks displays.
Engineering issue forces Air NZ plane back to Christchurch
The plane made it as far north as Blenheim before performing a u-turn.
Putin apologises for 'tragic' Kazakhstan plane crash
The president says Russia's air defence systems were active when the plane attempted to land, but hasn't said Russia was responsible for the crash.
Where to travel for Christmas in 2025
Feeling disenchanted after getting rain for Christmas? Check out these destinations next year instead.
Passengers heard loud bang before Kazakhstan plane crash
One passenger says it was as if the plane was "drunk", while airline says it went down due to "physical and technical external interference".
What movies got plane travellers buzzing this year?
Air New Zealand's tally of their most popular in-flight viewing for the year shows their passengers want their ride comfortable, but their viewing full of thrills and spills.
Azerbaijan Airlines flight downed by Russian defence system - sources
The crash came after the passenger jet diverted from an area of Russia where Moscow has used air defence systems against Ukrainian drone strikes.
Body found in wheel well after flight lands in Hawaii
The body was found in a compartment that houses the aeroplane's landing gear, after a flight from Chicago landed in Maui, the airline said.
Where the roadworks are happening this summer
Roadworks are set to ramp up over the summer period, as workers make the most of warm and dry weather.
Calling Home: Tristan Pang in Oxford
Tristan Pang joins Jim to chat about life as a student at the oldest university in the English-speaking world. Audio
