Travel
Tourists will have to pay $100 to enter NZ
The government is almost tripling the fee charges to most international visitors.
Calling Home: Trevor Coleman in Seville, Spain
Calling Home from Seville in Spain this morning is musician Trevor Coleman, originally from Dunedin. Audio
The best places in the world to retire
From Costa Rica to the Philippines, some countries offer a variety of financial incentives for foreign retirees. Audio
London's calling, but more New Zealanders aren't picking up
Young Kiwis are heading overseas in record numbers, but are finding that the traditional London OE looks different than it did for earlier generations Audio
Unseen Eyes in the Sky
Find out who is guiding you safely to your next destination. Audio
Air NZ's plummeting profits due to 'a few headwinds' - CEO
The national carrier's net profit for the financial year is down 65 percent to $146 million. Audio
The Panel with Jo McCarroll & Scott Campbell (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Jo McCarroll & Scott Campbell discuss Consumer NZs Right To Repair petition, how young is too young for solo travel and the manchester music scene… Audio
The Pre-Panel for 28th August 2024
Today on the Pre-Panel, Wallace Chapman joins Jesse Mulligan to preview tonight's show. Plus producer Tom Riste-Smith joins to talk about new research on why food in space tastes bad... Audio
Heading Off: the Whanganui River
River guide Willie Huch from Owhango Adventures gives Jesse the lowdown on how to enjoy the mighty Whanganui River. Audio
State Highway 3 blocked after train and truck collide
State Highway 3 is blocked after a train and a truck have collided at an intersection north of Stratford. One person is being treated for serious injuries. Reporter Robin Martin spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Aviation levies, fees and charges may increase
The Civil Aviation Authority is currently seeking submissions on the proposal.
The Pre-Panel for 27th August 2024
Today on the Pre-Panel, Wallace Chapman joins Jesse Mulligan to preview tonight's show. Plus producer Tom Riste-Smith joins to ask - What's the best bargain you've ever got? That's after Qantas… Audio
Air NZ codeshare agreement only benefits Australian travellers
The airport association says a new codeshare agreement between Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia offers no benefit to New Zealand customers, but will benefit Australian travellers. NZ Airports says… Audio
All lanes closed on SH1 south of Auckland after serious crash
A serious accident has closed State Highway One south of Auckland with all lanes closed in both directions. RNZ understands people have died and others have suffered critical injuries. A video posted… Audio
New Zealand 'was country number 173 for me', says world record traveller
German man Luca Pferdmenges has visited 190 countries out of a possible 195. Audio
Nau Mai Town
This week on Nau Mai Town, RNZ's podcast about Aotearoa place names, Justine Murray is in Taumarunui to find out what the name means. There's one version she's heard of and it's about a dying chief… Audio
Flight disruption from Whakaari/White Island eruption
Bay of Plenty reporter Alisa Evans joins Kathryn to talk about the flight disruption across the Bay of Plenty from continued eruption at Whakaari/White Island. Audio
Heading Off: Eating Georgia
We're going to Georgia in Eastern Europe - home of one of world's oldest wine regions and wildly abundant food. Audio
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.