Travel
Hitchhiking to the Antarctic
In 1970 the US Antarctic Research Programme needed a woman to assist a US scientist scheduled to work on the ice cap. They called on the NZ Alpine Club for suggestions. Julia Millen was working at the… Audio
Trans-Tasman travel complex but essential - Aus tourism leader
Trans-Tasman quarantine-free travel is essential, even if it might be complicated, the Australian Tourism Industry council says.
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced yesterday that… Video, Audio
Govt on 6 April to announce trans-Tasman bubble start date - Ardern
Several concerns need to be resolved before a trans-Tasman bubble can go ahead, but the government hopes on 6 April to announce a start date, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says.
Trans-Tasman travel bubble dominates question time
The trans-Tasman travel bubble dominated question time this week with the Opposition pressing the Government for details on dates and entry requirements Audio
Trans-Tasman travel bubble dominates question time
The trans-Tasman travel bubble dominated question time this week with the Opposition pressing the Government for details on dates and entry requirements
Audio'Political scratchiness' maybe behind trans-Tasman delay - forum
"Political scratchiness" could be behind delays in a getting a trans-Tasman bubble to fly, according to a group tasked with getting it off the ground.
The Australia New Zealand leadership forum has… Video, Audio
Trans-Tasman travel was close, but Australia backed out - govt
The government has confirmed officials were close to finalising a trans-Tasman bubble last month, but Australia backed out of the deal and changed its position.
Talks between the two countries have… Audio
National calls for trans-Tasman travel to open immediately
National leader Judith Collins says the prime minister will be responsible for the demise of Queenstown businesses if the trans-Tasman bubble is not opened.
Trans-Tasman travel bubble 'fundamental' for Auckland Airport recovery
Hundreds of businesses are hanging on for New Zealand and Australia to establish a quarantine-free travel arrangement, Auckland Airport's big boss says. Audio
Tourism industry proposing digital plans to reconnect with international buyers
The country's largest annual tourism event has been transformed to help local operators prepare for the eventual return of international tourists.
Annual tourism trade show adapts to Covid-19 and next steps
The country's largest annual tourism trade show has been adapted to help operators prepare for the eventual return of international tourists.
Air NZ resumes flights to Sydney, Melbourne
The Air New Zealand services were suspended following the February Covid-19 outbreak in Auckland but the Australian Government has given the go-ahead for flights to resume.
Casey Evans: Farmer, musician, mum, cowgirl
Southern woman Casey Evans has managed to combine her love of horses and music into a truly unique career. After travelling the world working as a horse trainer in the US, Australia and Canada, she's… Audio
Trans-Tasman travel bubble reopens this evening
The first quarantine-free flight since the resumption of the one-way travel bubble with Australia takes off this evening.
Mike Pero's Pasifika Air aims for June take-off, but no plane yet
An airline that is yet to get off the ground plans to take bookings for flights to the Cook Islands from March, despite the fact the company still does not yet have a plane, and there are no signs of… Video, Audio
Air NZ urged to clarify refund /credit policy
As international travel continues to look like a distant prospect, Consumer New Zealand is calling for Air New Zealand to be clear with customers about its travel credit and refund policy. Since covid… Audio
Family's globetrotting abruptly halted in NZ
Jesse catches up with Chantal Patton about Covid-19 stalling her and her family's travels in New Zealand for almost a year. Audio
Worth a detour: tips from a travel guide guru
Author and travel guide guru Peter Janssen has a popular series of books that are perfect for people who want to explore the nooks and crannies of the country. He joins Karyn in the studio to share… Audio
National seeks answers over new strain of Covid-19 at border
National says the government needs to front over concerns about a new strain of Covid-19 in the UK, thought to be up to 70 percent more contagious.
Tourism company heads for higher losses than previously forecast
Campervan and tour operator Tourism Holdings is heading for a significant loss.
