Travel
Power outages as stormy weather hits Bay of Plenty
Around 170 properties are affected in the region where a heavy rain warning remains in place. Audio
Govt injects a further $13 million into tourism
The government's making another pitch to get tourists to come here, with a $13 million investment. Mackenzie District Council acting mayor Karen Morgan spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Information Center Cold Call: Te Anau Fiordland
Every week Jesse cold calls a different information centre somewhere in Aotearoa. They don't know he's calling and he doesn't know who will answer the phone. Will it be a disaster or a lovely, fun… Audio
Missing Wellington nurse found in Bangkok
Wellington nurse Vanron Ngoun, known as Van, who disappeared while on holiday in Europe, has been found alive and well in Bangkok. Van's flatmate Clive Aspin spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Immigration Minister on new 'Parent Boost' visa
The government has announced a new 'parent boost visa'. From September, parents of New Zealand citizens and residents will be able to apply for a five-year visa, provided they meet specific… Audio
Govt announces new 'Parent Boost' visa
Migrant communities are hailing a new visa which will allow parents of New Zealand citizens and residents to visit multiple times over a five-year period. Political reporter Giles Dexter has more. Audio
Calling Home: Jake Harvey
Jake owns Heaps Pies and joins Jim to talk about his life in Atlanta and the popularity of his pies. Audio
Iran says US travel ban shows 'deep hostility' for Muslims
US President Donald Trump's travel ban will bar citizens from 12 countries from travelling to America.
How a health problem you don't know about could disrupt insurance
Many policies count previous symptoms, not just diagnoses, as an existing health condition.
Nearly half fail to stop or prepare to stop at rail crossings - KiwiRail
There have been 25 collisions at crossings in the last two years. Audio
Heading Off: Exploring India on two wheels
Steve Krzystyniak's company Indian Motorcycle Adventures turns 25 this year. Audio
Wellington metro cancellations
Buses have been replacing trains because of a points fault affecting signal lights.
Finding the Adventurer in us All
This years Doc Edge Film Festival kicks off later in June, and one of the most compelling premieres is a film called Wildboy. It follows the jaw-dropping journey of Brando Yelavich. At just 18, Brando… Video, Audio
Calling Home: Ruby Stobart in the Barossa Valley
We're heading across the ditch this morning for Calling Home this week… and for any listeners perhaps looking for a winter getaway, we're touching base with Ruby Stobart in the Barossa Valley…where… Audio
69kg of drugs seized at Auckland Airport
A 22yo faces charges after nearly 18kg of meth was found in his bag.
Transmission Gully's speed limit could increase to 110km/h
Public consultation has begun and will last six weeks.
US to ban foreign officials over 'flagrant censorship' on social media
The US will impose visa bans on foreign nationals it deems to be censoring Americans, with suggestions the new policy could target officials regulating US tech companies.
Regional airlines hanging on in a high-risk business
The small plane routes that keep our country connected are becoming increasingly fragile links.
The headwinds facing regional airlines
The small plane routes that keep our country connected are becoming increasingly fragile links. Audio
Heading Off: South America
Once a week Jesse takes us to a different part of the country or wider world hearing travel stories, tips, and history. Today he speaks to RNZ's Agnes McCormack who recently travelled to South… Audio
