Travel
Bird strike: What happens when a plane hits a bird?
Analysis - A possible bird strike is responsible for a Virgin Australia plane's emergency landing - but how common and dangerous are they?
Queenstown plane emergency: Tears, vomit and panic
Passengers on a dramatic trans-Tasman flight that appeared to catch fire have recounted the horror, with one fearing the plane was about to "break in two". Video
Flames seen coming out of plane leaving Queenstown
The Virgin Australia flight was heading for Melbourne carrying 67 passengers when flames were seen coming from the Boeing 737 and it was diverted to Invercargill, Tess Brunton reports. Audio
Passport processing time still up to 8 weeks
Some wanna be travellers are grumpy after paying top dollar for a speedy passport service only to discover others paying virtually half the price have got their travel documents in the same time, the… Audio
Air NZ safety officer on what happens during severe turbulence
More reports of severe turbulance from the weekend - Air New Zealand's Chief Flight Operations and Safety Officer Captain David Morgan tells us how pilots deal with it. Audio
What to do in an emergency situation overseas
What happens if you're injured overseas, or if someone goes missing or even dies? We've broken it down for you.
Watch: Govt pays for Luxon, stranded media to fly from PNG to Japan
It's the second time the PM has been forced to fly commercial in the span of months due to Defence Force plane breakdowns. Audio
Singapore Airlines offers to pay turbulence victims
The company also said it would offer a full fare refund to all passengers on the flight, including those who did not suffer any injuries.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 10 June 2024
On today's episode, we hear from our reporter outside a Te Kuiti property where police are conducting a scene examination after the death of a 10 month old baby boy; New Plymouth's mayor welcomes the… Audio
Air NZ halts flights to Nouméa until September, hundreds of travellers affected
Ongoing violence in New Caledonia and the closure of airport means the airline will not fly to Nouméa for the next three months. Audio
Passport delays: Government 'making progress' on application processing time
The current median wait time was 29 days for standard passport applications and three days for urgent applications.
Pacific Waves for 7 June 2024
The Papua New Guinea provincial government has officially ended their search for bodies due to the risk of dieases spreading and the potential for new landslides; PNG opposition fails to file a motion… Audio
The Pre Panel for 6 June 2024
Today on the Pre-Panel, Wallace Chapman previews tonight's show and producer José Barbosa joins to discuss how slipping your favourite tipple to get to sleep on a long haul flight could be not as… Audio
Fume incident added to long airport queues in early 2024
A briefing shows hundreds of crew and staff had to be re-routed through passenger screening in February and March.
Why your dream trip could be a bumpy ride
Injuries and a death on a recent Singapore Airlines flight have highlighted issues with severe turbulence Audio
Jetstar flight turned back after encountering significant turbulence
A Jetstar aircraft has been forced to re-route mid-flight due to rough conditions - the carrier's second flight to encounter flight troubles this week.
Our souls travel at 3kph: Nick Hunt on travel writing and epiphanies
Travel writer Nick Hunt talks about his journey on foot between London and Istanbul, and the revelations it brought on his return. Audio
Venice bans large tourist groups and loudspeakers
The rules are just the latest in a string intended to limit the impact of over-tourism.
Passengers vent fury after refuelling issue grounded Perth planes
The delays threw the travel plans of thousands into chaos.
Hydraulic system failure caused Jetstar plane to swerve off runway
The Transport Accident Investigation Commission has launched an investigation into the incident.
