Travel
The psychology behind standing up when the plane lands
Clinical psychologist Dougal Southerland sits down to talk to Emile to explain why people queue to disembark many minutes before actually disembarking. Audio
Air NZ increasing flights between Hamilton, Christchurch
Air New Zealand CEO says the introduction of the jet services was about building connectivity.
Air NZ plane with hole in fuselage flies back to Auckland from Australia
The plane flew across the Tasman from Brisbane with no passengers at a low altitude.
Auckland's Northern Gateway toll road speed limit to increase to 110km/h
Transport Minister Chris Bishop said the road was designed with safety features in mind, and mostly straight.
Pacific dengue cases surge, but don't cancel your holiday yet - health expert
Dr Marc Shaw advises travellers to use insect repellent and light clothing, warning that although dengue fever is serious, it is largely preventable. Audio
Heading Off: Noosa
It's time to head off, in our weekly travel segment . This week we're not roving too far - we're off to Noosa on Queenland's Sunshine Coast. Gwen McClure, from RNZ's The Detail, has recently returned… Audio
Aratere's retirement: Lobby group members raise red flags
The ferry fleet will be one ship down with the Aratere to retire by the end of August. Audio
Why a Japanese manga is driving tourists away
A recent spate of so-called earthquake-related "predictions" has led to more superstitious travellers cancelling their holidays.
Boeing may avoid prosecution over plane crashes
The agreement, if approved, would be a blow to families who lost relatives in the crashes.
Australia ramps up travel warnings for USA
The Department of Foreign Affairs has toughened its travel advice for the USA three times in just over a month in response to the Trump administration's increasingly harsh border controls.
The Panel with Zoe George & David Farrar (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Zoe George & David Farrar. They discuss the budget lock up lock out, and the Wellington Saints campaign to get basketball hoops into… Audio
Wellington trains now departing after signal issues stopped services
Metlink is advising people to seek alternative transport options if possible.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 14 May 2025
In today's episode, the Waitangi Tribunal is hearing submissions from claimants concerned about the effect the Regulatory Standards Bill will have on the Treaty of Waitangi, The Foreign Affairs… Audio
Foreign Affairs Ministry updates travel advisory to USA
The Foreign Affairs Ministry is warning travellers to the United States need to "exercise increased caution". The first update since Donald Trump returned as President. University of Auckland academic… Audio
Flights cancelled due to Whakaari/ White Island ash clouds
Monitoring information for Whakaari showed an alert level used in cases of minor eruptions.
Motorbikes and towers: Elspeth Beard
Back in 1982, the broken-hearted 23-year-old Elspeth Beard set out on the solo adventure of a lifetime - clocking up 35,000 miles and becoming the first British woman to circumnavigate the globe on a… Audio, Gallery
Tourism's Covid hangover slow to shake off
There's buoyancy and optimism in the tourism industry in spite of New Zealand's long slow slog when it comes to the post-Covid airline bounce-back.
Heading off: farmers and the move to high-country tourism
Heading Off is our weekly travel segment where we pick a destination and learn what's it's like to visit, what you'll see and what you can do. Audio
How a trip to Spain inspired a cookbook
We all lament the end of a holiday and the return to normality - but one of my next guests found a novel way to keep the spirit of her trip alive. Audio
