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There's still a lot of summer ahead of us to get out and enjoy the bush. RNZ talks to New Zealand's outdoor enthusiasts for advice on the best walks across the motu.

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Flight data and cockpit voice recorders on the crashed Jeju Air jet stopped recording about four minutes before the airliner hit a concrete structure, the country's transport ministry says.

The Kiwi passport is coming back, according to a global index.

The Tawhai Tunnel, near Reefton, was closed in June last year after structural damage to the tunnel lining was discovered.

"It's a magical place. Taking on the role of a hut ranger also gives me the freedom to travel in the off-season."

Two decades ago, fewer than 20,000 tourists made the journey to the icy continent each year. Last year it was more than 124,000.

High winds have put Interislander sailings on hold, with more than 1000 passengers affected.

The old frequent-flyer adage is that sitting at the back of the plane is a safer place to be than at the front - but is that true?

Dunedin-bound passengers were left stranded after the plane returned to the gate.

From 1 January, a new Australian adult passport will cost $463.

There was no shortage of unruly traveller incidents this year so, to remedy this, CNN has put together a list of New Year resolutions for globetrotters and gadabouts.

A rundown on some of the best festivals and public events to ring in 2025 - and where to catch the best fireworks displays.

The plane made it as far north as Blenheim before performing a u-turn.

The president says Russia's air defence systems were active when the plane attempted to land, but hasn't said Russia was responsible for the crash.

Feeling disenchanted after getting rain for Christmas? Check out these destinations next year instead.

One passenger says it was as if the plane was "drunk", while airline says it went down due to "physical and technical external interference".