Travel
Why the Coromandel is more than beautiful beaches
The Coromandel is growing in reputation as a centre for adventure, thanks in a large part to Andy Reid. Andy co-founded Adventure Racing Coromandel with his mate Keith Stephenson, creating lots of… Audio
Government gives $6m to tourism campaigns aimed at attracting travellers to regions
Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston announced the latest round of the government's Regional Tourism Boost in Dunedin on Friday morning.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 14 November
Expelled Te Pati Maori MP Takuta Ferris says he's had no response from the party's national council over his calls for an urgent meeting; The fallout from the release of more than 20,000 new documents… Audio
Making their mark in Abel Tasman National Park
The Wilson family has been part of Abel Tasman National Park since 1841. That's when some their ancestors arrived as part of some of the first British settlers to Nelson. Forty years ago John Wilson… Audio
Heading Off: When a short escape becomes a long adventure
Time for our weekly travel segment Heading Off. Many of you will have been on holiday and been desperate to stay longer than planned - usually logistics and life get in the way. But that wasn't the… Audio
Airline sued over windowless 'window seats'
But the airline claims it "cannot reasonably be interpreted" that a seat advertised as a 'window' seat "will have an exterior window view".
Capturing Shackelton's Trans-Antarctica Expedition
Sir Ernest Shackleton's Trans-Antarctica Expedition - between 1914 and 1917 - has been described as one of the greatest adventures of all time. While photos were taken during the expedition - the full… Audio, Gallery
Temuera Morrison digs deep in his latest TV project
"What it really brought it home to me was - man, these people just like us at home."
National ticketing system on public transport rolls out - after 16 years
When the NZTA signed off on an integrated national ticketing system in 2009, John Key was prime minister, Avatar ruled at the box office and a pound of butter cost around $3.60.
Temuera Morrison on his new travelogue show Earth Oven
Temuera Morrison has dug deep on this latest project, a documentary series which sees him travel the globe in search of other cultures who use an earth oven for traditional cooking. Audio
Calling Home: Sue Mead from Brunei
Originally a radiographer, then flight attendant, teacher-aide and now science teacher, Sue works at a large international school in Brunei's main city, Bandar Seri Begawan. Audio
Backlash, as Bali builds glass lift over 'world's most beautiful beach'
Locals, conservationists and tourists are at odds over a 182m glass lift built into Bali's famous Kelingking Beach cliffs.
Mountain Safety Council wants Brewster Track trampers to be better prepared
The agency's new safety campaign follows two deaths in five years on the popular Mount Aspiring National Park track. Video
Otago students return home safe after violence erupts in Tanzania
Six students away on medical elective are back in New Zealand, after deadly protests led to a night-time curfew in Dar es Salaam and a nationwide internet shutdown.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 7 November 2025
As the Government looks to double the number of concerts at Eden Park, attention is also turning to Christchurch; Police are worried they might be tarnished after former Deputy Police Commissioner… Audio
New weight restrictions for pets on Air NZ flights
The changes have been made due to a growing list of injuries to staff while trying to load large crates into smaller aircraft holds. Audio
US shutdown sends airlines scrambling as travel chaos looms
Flight cuts are set to be ordered at the US' 40 busiest airports, as staffing shortages cause delays, affecting 3.2 million travellers.
Auckland-based scouts fed up with freedom campers
Scouts in an upmarket Auckland suburb are fed up with freedom campers clogging up a public carpark. Melanie Earley reports. Audio
Heading Off: Afternoons listener Frida Harper takes us to the Ancient Silk Road
Time for heading off. It's the moment in the show when we take you travelling to locations you might always have wondered about. We love hearing about your adventures, so if you have one you'd like to… Audio
Flights costing Kiwis as much as $3 per km
Short-hop domestic flights are costing New Zealanders as much as 3 dollars a kilometre if they are booked shortly before travel - and that has prompted calls for change. RNZ's money correspondent… Audio
