Travel
Queensland opens borders to New Zealand
Wallace Chapman speaks to Anka Glucina, a New Zealander living in Australia, who is thrilled. Audio
Future of Whakaari / White Island tourism debated
'Explore an active volcano!' the brochures advertising trips to Whakaari / White Island said - but should tourists have been allowed there in the first place, and should they be allowed back?
New travel magazine set to showcase our own backyard
Newly-launched magazine Scout is set to showcase the beauty and brilliance of Aotearoa, and at the helm is editor Sarah-Kate Lynch - who was the travel editor for NZ Woman's Day before Bauer shut it… Audio
Travel in the time of Covid: Two Kiwis who kept going
New Zealanders Monica Page and T De Silva quit their Sydney-based jobs last July with a plan to travel the world for three years. Already seasoned travellers, they had a spreadsheet of destinations… Audio
Kiwi world motocross champ shares her secrets to success
The successful defence of her FIM Women's Motocross world title took Dunedin motocross rider Courtney Duncan to the brink physically and mntally. The 24-year-old joins the show to discuss how she… Audio
Covid-19 update with Professor Michael Baker
A new study suggests that there could be another key reason to get a flu jab: it might reduce your risk of contacting Covid-19. Professor Michael Baker is back with us to discuss this and other… Audio
Calling Home: James Griffiths in Geneva
James Griffiths works as an independent sustainability advisor in Geneva and is more than happy with his lot, despite the high cost of living and the fact he still misses his fellow countrymen and… Audio
The craziest travel requests from the super rich
The notion of travelling anywhere further than the corner dairy has become a distant memory for many of us, but for the super rich, holiday planning continues to be a case of pushing the envelope. Audio
Cook Islands travel bubble close, hinges on no community transmission
New Zealanders could be lounging on a Rarotongan beach this summer as the push for a travel bubble with the Cook Islands progresses.
Calling Home: Nick Fisher - Budapest, Hungary
For the last few years travel vlogger Nick Fisher has based himself in Hungary and travelled the globe, shooting videos for his YouTube channel Indigo Traveller. The channel documents Nick's travels… Audio
Return of New Zealanders: theme of migration in 2020
Leaving for overseas has been a rite of passage for young New Zealanders for decades, but Covid-19 has prompted thousands of migratory Kiwis to return. Audio
Increased talk of a trans-Tasman bubble forming before
There's increased talk about fast tracking a trans-Tasman bubble before Christmas. Associate Professor of Tourism at Otago University, Dr Julia Albrecht joins The Panel discussion. Audio
Stories from our back roads
If you're looking for new ways to explore New Zealand while confined to home in this Covid-era, then Ray Stone has written the books for you. He's got two new guides out, called Stories from our Back… Audio
Sir John Kirwan's top stress-busting tips
Sir John Kirwan is one of the faces of mental health awareness in this country, so it's fitting that we catch up with him on the eve of Mental Health Awareness Week. JK joins the show to share some of… Audio
How far off a trans-Tasman bubble are we now?
Australia's Prime Minister has again raised the idea of a trans-Tasman travel "bubble" .
Truck crashes leave Auckland Harbour Bridge hobbled
Auckland Harbour Bridge suffered serious damage on Friday when wind gusts of over 120km/h caused two trucks to crash. NZTA Senior Journey Manager Neil Walker is with us for an update. Audio
Airlines need chance for full flights during holidays - tourism boss
The government is being urged to loosen physical distancing rules on flights so families can make school holiday bookings.
Travel agents reimbursing customers held up by anti-money laundering laws
Hundreds of millions of dollars in cancelled holiday trips are locked up overseas because of strict anti-money laundering laws, a travel agent says. Audio
My Current Song: Reiki Ruawai - 'Miller'
Raglan-based musician Reiki Ruawai has been playing alongside father Brian in the iconic roots-reggae band Cornerstone Roots for many years, but his new single 'Miller' marks his solo debut. Audio
The benefits of improving your mental fitness 1% a day
Motivational speaker and author Jimi Hunt says mental illness is an epidemic that we can no longer ignore. The formerly Mexico-based Kiwi says improving your mental fitness just one percent every day… Audio
