Travel
Air Chathams says airport fees could ground company
Air Chathams claims "skyrocketing" prices being charged by Aotearoa's largest Airport will dampen demand on regional routes and threaten its viability. Auckland Airport plans to spend up to 8 billion… Video, Audio
Google Maps error forces lost tourists to walk 60km in Australia
Two tourists had to walk for several days in Far North Queensland, Australia, when their car became bogged after they followed Google Maps directions.
Accusations fly in Air NZ and Auckland Airport spat
Air New Zealand says it wants greater say in Auckland Airport plans, but the airport accuses it of seeking control.
Auckland Airport hits back at Air New Zealand
Air NZ had called for a review of the airport's redevelopment costs, saying its regulated charges would make flying unaffordable for some.
Heading Off: EV road trips tips and tricks
This week on Heading Off we're looking at doing road trips around Aotearoa in EVs, what to be aware of, tips to make the battery life last longer and what you should do in advance. Audio
Joining the dots with the bass clarinet
Anna Koch speaks to Bryan Crump about touring the world with her family and bass clarinet, and making music with indigenous artists along the way, including Aotearoa's Ariana Tikao. Video, Audio
Second Air NZ flight from Timaru disrupted by birds
The aircraft returned to the gate and passengers had to get off the plane.
Off the beaten track with Kennedy Warne
Kennedy is in Palau on the final day of an eight-day National Geographic expedition, snorkelling and kayaking around Palau's Rock Island World Heritage Site - some 300 islands, large and small, all… Audio
Odour in Air NZ cabin forces unscheduled landing in Guam
An Air New Zealand flight has landed back in Auckland after an unscheduled overnight stop-over in Guam.
Diabetic woman reduced to tears after airport security dismissed medical needs
A Gisborne woman says she was reduced to tears by an Auckland Airport security officer's dismissive attitude towards her medical needs.
The type 1 diabetic says she was scoffed at and ignored when… Audio
Cancer survivor talks about her walking journey through Aotearoa
It's been more than four months, and many many kilometres - but cancer survivor Kate Wightman is about to complete her journey down the length of Aotearoa. Two years ago, aged 29, the former elite… Audio
Family take action against airline over $25k business class seats
A family stuck overseas after an airline cancelled their flights claimed they had no choice but to return to New Zealand in business class, taking out a $25,000 loan to pay for the tickets.
The Panel with Wendyl Nissen and David Cormack (Part 2)
Today on the show, Susana and panellists Wendyl Nissen and David Cormack discuss kids being able to buy vape products online. Plus, they discuss the health and hopes of the Hauraki Gulf, and airline… Audio
'Very poor service': Qantas told to pay $4000 over ticketing blunder
Airline forced to make payout after catalogue of errors left two Kiwi customers with triple ticket bookings and late arriving luggage.
Heading Off: Cruise ship holiday hacks
For 2024 we're starting a new weekly feature all about travel. Today we speak to Darnel Eparaima who enjoyed a cruise with her two young daughters, she's got some great inside knowledge about enjoying… Audio
Naomi Arnold: Phoning in from Te Araroa Trail - Week 3
Each weekend during our show we've been catching up with New Zealand Geographic writer Naomi Arnold who is walking the 3,000-kilometre Te Araroa Trail from Cape Reinga to Bluff.
The weather hasn't… Audio
New scanning technology introduced at Wellington, Christchurch airports
The new Computed Tomography scanning machines remove the need for physical bag searches in most cases.
Worth a detour: Peter Janssen
As the saying goes it's time to get off the beaten track around New Zealand. Audio
NZers booking another holiday after 'coming back to reality'
Bookings are up 25 percent since last Monday compared to the prior week, Flight Centre says.
'My hometown is my mother's arms'
Home is where her heart is, writes Samantha Mythen, even if that has taken many different forms over the years.