Travel
AA backs rollout of speed camera signs in Auckland, Northland
The Automobile Association says the long-promised rollout of new speed camera signs for Northland and Auckland in the coming weeks is a win-win-win for everybody. AA says the signs will get drivers… Audio
Academic says leave the G-strings as Air NZ promotes 'cheeky' Pacific trips
Many Pacific Islands have "strong views" on what's appropriate for tourists to wear - and "teeny tiny swimwear" doesn't cut it, an expert says.
Suspected gas leak on plane at Wellington Airport
Seven hazmat crews and police were at the airport and a flight has been cancelled.
Should a new entity be set up to run Interislander ferries?
As the government mulls over options for how new ferries could operate, political and industry leaders are weighing in on the debate. Audio
The Pre-Panel for 12 July 2024
Today on the Pre-Panel, Wallace Chapman previews tonight's show and producer Sam Hollis joins to discuss a man who tried to smuggle snakes through customs. Audio
Maritime expert questions autopilot on Aratere
A maritime expert is questioning why the Aratere ferry was put on autopilot as it left Picton. John Riding, a senior maritime consultant, he says the waters out of Picton are potentially hazardous… Audio
Kiwirail denies cover up
The Interislander's Executive General Manager, Duncan Roy, rejects any suggestion that KiwiRail is running a cover up over the grounding of the Aratere ferry last month. This morning, Acting Prime… Audio
Aratere to make first sailing post grounding
Aratere is expected to sail from Picton to Wellington today for the first time since the grounding on the June 21. Maritime New Zealand says conditions have been imposed on the operation of the vessel… Audio
Guild leader on Aratere grounding cause
Leaked documents about the Cook Strait ferry grounding show a crew member accidently triggered the auto pilot onto the wrong course before it crashed into the shore. An internal safety bulletin says… Audio
Aratere crew triggered auto pilot, leaked documents says
Leaked documents about the Cook Strait ferry grounding show a crew member accidently triggered the auto pilot onto the wrong course before it crashed into the shore. The ship ran aground shortly after… Audio
Heading Off: travelling the world with just 5kg of luggage
Today on Heading Off we meet a Hamilton nurse who's travelled the world with nothing but a single backpack weighing only 5 kgs. Katherine Leamy calls herself the 5kg traveller, and she's here to… Audio
Why do men think it's masculine to sit in silence on long-haul flights?
An online trend shows men - it's almost exclusively men - spending the entirety of a long-haul flight not using any entertainment or distractions outside of the journey map. Why? Audio
How Boeing's plea deal could affect the planemaker
The agreement in principle allows the company to escape a courtroom battle with federal prosecutors.
Ski field bounceback brings hope for businesses
Some businesses around the skifields have taken drastic measures, but others left behind say they now see some hope.
Air NZ flight turned back from over the Pacific due to ice, engine problems
An Air New Zealand flight to Hong Kong has been forced to turn back to Auckland after a problem with ice and an engine.
Here are the busiest days to fly these school holidays
Some 55,000 people are set to fly into or out of Auckland Airport on the busiest days over the July school holidays, with this weekend expected to be especially hectic.
Heading Off: Walking across Sicily
This week we talk to Tony De Lorenzo, who with his wife Debra, walked the Magna Via Francigena across Sicily. He talks to Jesse about their experience, what motivated them to walk 190 kilometres over… Audio
The Panel with Peter Field and Niki Bezzant (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Peter Field and Niki Bezzant discuss a Christchurch street art initiative that has received funding, some say too much, and a small community radio… Audio
Free driver's licence re-sits cut back
The government is cracking down on waitlists for driver's licences by scaling back the eligibility for free re-sits.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 2 July 2024
On today's episode, the government is pressing ahead with legislation that will force tech giants to pay for the news content they use. General practice owners say telehealth consults are becoming… Audio
