Travel

Last month Air New Zealand flight 946 from Auckland to Rarotonga got all the way to its island destination but could not land despite best efforts because of strong cross winds. Instead it had to head… Audio

A software 'glitch' is to blame for air traffic control disruption that left some planes circling over airports and others unable to take off earlier this year; Nine Auckland poker dens have been shut… Audio

Budget airline Jetstar is being directed to stop using two baggage scales at Wellington Airport after inspections found they failed to meet legal accuracy requirements; A Maori health collective say… Audio

The Taxpayers Union is taking aim at government spending with a campaign that has finance minister Nicola Willis at its centre; The latest State of Cancer report says treatments are better and death… Audio

Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report; Qantas has announced it will launch two new routes out of Auckland in 2026, with flights to Samoa and the Gold Coast; The Auditor General's… Audio

Qantas has announced it will launch two new routes out of Auckland in 2026, with flights to Samoa and the Gold Coast. Cam Wallace is the CEO of Qantas International and Freight and spoke to Ingrid… Audio

Qantas has announced a new direct route between New Zealand and Samoa. Gavin Brightwell is owner of Saletoga Sands Resort in Samoa. Audio

Between the FIFA World Cup Draw, a spicy A-league derby, and the final battle for the Formula 1 drivers championship - it's a huge weekend of sport; The E tu union has notified Air New Zealand of a… Audio

Holidaymakers travelling with Air New Zealand in the lead-up to Christmas could find themselves caught out by cabin-crew strikes, despite Monday's planned industrial action being called off; An… Audio

A new plane route connecting Asia with South America via New Zealand, has officially taken flight. Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

Holidaymakers travelling with Air New Zealand in the lead-up to Christmas could find themselves caught out by cabin-crew strikes, despite Monday's planned industrial action being called off. E tu… Audio

Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel; The Government says it's working with social media, tech, and telco companies to tackle scams… Audio

Aviation under pressure: Airbus A320 glitch adds to a year of crashes, questions, and shaken confidence Audio