Travel
Heading Off: Taking a trip into the unknown
Meredith Quick has been on an 'Uncharted Expedition' that took her from Kazakhstan to Mongolia, and today she tells Jesse all about the mysterious excursion. Audio
Battling the flood of drugs at Auckland Airport
With an increase in drugs coming through Auckland Airport, border officials focus on trying to stop the imports before they reach our shores.
Battling the drug flood at Auckland Airport
With an increase in drugs coming through Auckland Airport, border officials focus on trying to stop the imports before they reach our shores. Audio
Air India crash families say preliminary report brings little comfort
The grieving families of people killed when Air India Flight 171 crashed in Ahmedabad are demanding that a final report into the incident provides clarity about what caused the tragedy.
Anthony Hoy Fong: New York-based Kiwi chef
Last month, the grand reopening of the Oceania Wing at the Metropolitan Musem of Art in New York saw Kiwis and locals gather to celebrate 500 years of art from 140 indigenous countries. Expats and art… Audio
Calling Home: Jack Timings in Copenhagen
Jack Timings had a chance to support the choir its recent performances in Denmark. Audio
VR allows Wellingtonians to explore Antarctic landmark
Wellingtonians have had a chance this week to explore a famous Antarctica landmark using cutting edge virtual reality technology. Krystal Gibbens went down to Te Papa to check it out. Audio
'Quite unique': Kiwi adventurers take on gruelling Yukon 1000 paddle race
Northlanders Ryan Baxter and Calvin Ball must paddle 18 hours a day to beat the nine-day deadline. Audio
Albania is having a moment and why you should book a trip
To explain what's drawing so many travelers, Emile speaks to Lonely Planet's Oceania editor Jessica Lockhart. Audio
Heading Off: All the Places!
For 12 year Chris Eden has motorbiked solo around the world. Then three years ago, just as he was preparing to ride up through the length of Africa disaster struck. Now - inspired by last week's… Audio
SH3 reopens following Taranaki flooding
The route has been closed following heavy rain in the region that caused widespread flooding and slips.
Qantas boss apologises for data breach
Vanessa Hudson says the airline takes cybersecurity breaches "incredibly seriously" and apologised to more than 6 million customers.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 4 July 2025
In today's episode, Nominations have officially opened today for local elections, and with it, the Far North mayor has started a campaign for his district to keep the Maori wards, Fresh rain has been… Audio
Who are Scattered Spider - the hackers targeting airlines?
The loose-knit but aggressive hacking group has been accused of stealing data from some of the world's largest companies.
Heading Off: Africa on a motorbike
David Lees might not be the first person to ride a motorbike solo through Africa, but he didn't start his adventure until he held a Gold Card! He shares his travel stories with Jesse. Audio
Can US Customs search your phone? What you need to know
Explainer - When travelling to America as a tourist or on a visa, US Customs have the right to search your devices - as do many other countries. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 30th June 2025
In today's episode, Farmers in Tasman and Nelson are getting on with repairs while they wait to see if more bad weather comes to frutition, 17 homes in Nelson and Tasman are currently uninhabitable… Audio
Calling Home: Anne Malcom from St Louis
Romance novelist Anne Malcom has called St Louis, Missouri home for the past four years. Audio
Families booking holidays a year in advance for affordable escapes
A travel agent says since Covid demand for overseas destinations has only gone up. Audio
Heading Off: Sinai Desert
This week in our travel segment 'Heading Off', Jesse talks to modern-day nomad, Julie Paterson. Each year, Julie divides her time between New Zealand, the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt, and wherever else… Audio
