Travel
What to know if you're going to the US in a government shutdown
Explainer - What the on-going battle in Washington could mean for New Zealanders. Audio
Frustration mounts among Qantas customers over data breach
The airline's customers voice their concerns and disappointment after cybercriminals release their personal data on the dark web.
'Disruptive spring': Fog forces string of flight cancelations
Two outgoing flights from New Plymouth have been cancelled due to fog. Flightradar24 showed two Air New Zealand flights bound for New Plymouth being diverted mid air. While flight NZ5043...
Ahoy! Some wild tales from the high seas
This weekend the third Whangarei Maritime festival takes place at the town basin. There will be boats - obviously - but also live music, a maritime careers fair, food and all the rest. This year, not… Audio
New freedom camper restrictions in Queenstown
Freedom campers in Queenstown will now be restricted to 141 carparks across the district. Queenstown Lakes deputy mayor Quentin Smith spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Heading Off: Yellowstone National Park
Time for our weekly travel segment. Heading Off. If you have a travel story to share with us, then please get in touch. 2101 or afternoons@rnz.co.nz Recent examples include listener Kevin who took a… Audio
US air traffic control staffing hit for second day, delaying flights
More than 3000 flights have been delayed, according to flight tracking data, as the government shutdown reaches its seventh day,
Air NZ flight from LA turned back after power system overheated
A relative of a passenger on board said the power system overheated, and there was no air conditioning or inflight entertainment.
Watchdog rejects call to regulate airports more
Air New Zealand said the level of airport investment must be at a scale that both airlines and passengers can afford.
Calling Home: Isobel Ewing from Istanbul, Turkiye
Former AM Show newsreader Isobel Ewing now works as a TV presenter for English-Turkish broadcaster TRT World in Istanbul. She joins Jim to talk about life in the Middle East. Audio
First International Flight from Wellington, 75 years ago today
On this day 75 years ago, the first-ever international flight took off from Wellington. The Tasman Empire Airlines Ltd Solent flying boat left for Sydney on October 3rd 1950, in what would have been a… Audio
Tree blocks Karapiro's SH1
Police say the highway is expected to stay closed for some time.
Ross locals on West Coast cut off from popular Great Ride
A small West Coast community is facing another summer cut off from a popular Great Ride due to a bridge closure. Tourism reporter Tess Brunton has more. Audio
You're the Judge!
We've got a new segment called 'You're the Judge' where we present an issue that's been sent in by one of our listeners, and you, our audience, decide what the right course of action is. So far you… Audio
Debut novel draws inspiration from a Kiwi colonial adventuress
Vanessa Croft's compelling debut novel draws inspiration from a little-known Kiwi colonial adventuress. Audio
Taxis refusing short distance rides from airport
Some people in suburbs close to Wellington Airport have reported being refused rides from taxis at the airport due to the short distance of the trips. Audio
Alex Gilbert's story: On the hunt for his birth family
Alex Gilbert was adopted by a New Zealand couple in 1994 from the Arkhangelsk orphanage in Russia. In 2013 he travelled to Russia to meet his birth parents for the first time, after using social media… Audio
The Panel with Nalini Baruch and Ed Amon Part 2
In part two, Winston peetrs will reveal to the world at the UN if New Zealand will formally recognise Palestine. Why the stringing out of the decision? Is it all political theatre? And what impact… Audio
Bay of Plenty bus fares hiked for first time in seven years
Urban fares will increase for all services across the region except for long-distance routes.
Denmark says 'professional actor' behind drone flights over airports
Police said drones flew over several airports across the country and caused one of them to close for hours.
