Travel
Paul Kilgour: Tramping through life and loving it!
A legend in tramping circles, Paul Kilgour has "bagged" over 1200 huts and walked the length of the South Island. He talks to Mihingarangi about the characters he's met in some of the most remote… Audio
Mayor fears towns about to take a hit as Air NZ cuts flights
Air New Zealand is cancelling 1100 flights throughout the country over the next two months. Audio
What are your rights if your flight is cancelled?
Air NZ is warning 44,000 passengers will be affected by cancellations over the coming months - what can you do if you're one of them.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 12 March
Ministers meet to discuss New Zealand's fuel reserves and supply chain risks; Air New Zealand's CEO responds to rising fuel costs and possible fare surcharges; Legal action filed after pay rises… Audio
Airlines may look to cut flights as fuel prices soar
The rising cost of oil is costing one small airline around $140,000 a month. Audio
Jason Doyle: A kiwi teacher in Dubai
Jason Doyle is a kiwi teacher living in Dubai. He catches up with Jim to share his experience amidst attacks from Iran. Audio
Mild Orange on returning home and touring Thailand, Mongolia and Taiwan
Mild Orange are bringing their fourth album The//Glow to Aotearoa this week. Then the four-piece head overseas, including a stop in Mongolia. Audio
Travel insurance might not help right now
An insurance ombudsman is expecting complaints from people whose travel has been disrupted by the Middle East war.
Travel agents helping NZ clients get out of Middle East
Most commercial flights are not operating, with much of the region's airspace closed.
Air NZ is in the red while rivals soar
The national carrier is caught in turbulent skies, with grounded planes, global conflict, and growing criticism from politicians and passengers
Why Air NZ is in the red while rivals soar
Our national carrier is flying through turbulent skies, with grounded planes, global conflict, and growing criticism from politicians and passengers Audio
How do airlines judge when it's safe to fly near a war zone?
The conflict in the Middle East is continuing to disrupt global air traffic with nearly 4000 flights a day being cancelled across the region. Audio
What to do if you're caught up in an international crisis
Explainer - The world is an increasingly dangerous place. What do you do if you're caught up in a conflict like the one raging in Iran and the Middle East? Audio
Roadie Songs: The tunes you like to turn up loud!
We're asking for the songs you love to play on a road trip: you know the ones you want to turn up loud and sing like you're part of the band! Lots of you have sent in your suggestions, please keep… Audio
Experts advise travellers not to panic over airspace closures
Travellers have been left grounded as countries surrounding Iran shut their airspace within hours of the strikes on Tehran. Travel Agents Association chief executive Julie White spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Kiwis stranded in Middle East due to airport closures
Thousands remain stranded in Dubai amid ongoing airspace closures in the region and reported strikes across the city. Auckland restaurateur Chand Sahrawah spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Ataahua Papa on kapa haka in the US and Auckland Arts Festival
Ataahua Papa is the Kaihautu Maori at Te Ahurei Toi o Tamaki Auckland Arts Festival which starts next week but her own story includes many years living in North America. Along the way she lived in the… Audio
Snow Widows
In 1910 two teams raced to be the first to the South Pole. One was led by the Norwegian adventurer Roald Amundsen and the other by British naval officer, Captain Robert Falcon Scott. Amundsen would… Audio
Wellington public transport fares set to increase from May
Discounts for off-peak fares on buses and trains will also decrease by 10 percent.
Government deciding if US should get access to NZ biometric data
Officials are in talks with the US about a new travel deal.
