Travel
Suspected bird strike delays flight to Wellington
Passengers had to disembark the flight and the plane was returned to the gate for inspection to confirm it was safe to go.
Singapore Airlines flight dropped 54m in four seconds - report
One passenger died and dozens were injured after the flight encountered what the airline described as sudden, extreme turbulence.
NZ's Rose of Tralee 2024 crowned
The New Zealand Rose of Trelee competition took place in Invercargill this weekend The annual contest has been running here since 1966 and sees women of Irish heritage compete for a slot in the… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 28 May 2024
On today's episode, Wellington Central MP Tamatha Paul says the extensive job cuts to the public service is carnage and has destroyed the capital, a petition calling for paid healthcare, education and… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 24 May 2024
On today's episode, dozens of vessels have been searching for a man believed to have gone overboard from a commuter ferry in Wellington Harbour Friday morning, a Wellington man en route back from New… Audio
Wellington man relieved to leave New Caledonia
A Wellington man en route back from New Caledonia is relieved to be leaving the riot-torn territory. Andre Capiez spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for 23 May 2024
On today's episode, a New Zealander stuck in New Caledonia says the lack of communication from the government about when she can be evacuated is making her anxious, a study has found a significant… Audio
New Zealander in New Caledonia anxious over wait to evacuate
A New Zealander stuck in New Caledonia says the lack of communication from the government about when she can be evacuated is making her anxious. Shula Guse spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Kiwi in intensive care, two more hurt after turbulence-hit flight
The flight from London to Singapore ended in the death of a man and dozens of others seriously hurt.
Solomon Airlines runs flights between New Zealand and Vanuatu
The flights are bridging the gap left by Air Vanuatu.
What is turbulence, and when does it become dangerous?
Explainer - The death of a man and injuries for dozens on a London-to-Singapore flight has highlighted the dangers of flying through unstable air.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 22 May 2024
On today's episode, former Justice Minister Kiri Allan has pleaded guilty to charges that ended her political career just moments before her trial was set to begin on Wednesday, an aviation expert… Audio
Plane passengers to experience more intense turbulence: expert
An aviation expert says it's likely flight passengers will continue to experience turbulence with increasing intensity while travelling. Aviation expert Peter Clarke spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
First flight from New Caledonia lands in Auckland
The first flight bringing New Zealanders home from New Caledonia landed just after 10 o'clock on Tuesday night. Audio
What should travel insurance cover?
Visual journalist Angus Dreaver asked people if they buy travel insurance and what they think it should cover. Audio
No insurance for many stranded tourists in New Caledonia
Insurance and Financial Services Ombudsman Karen Stevens speaks to Lisa Owen about lack of insurance cover for cases of civil unrest and riots, as seen in New Caledonia. Audio
The Antipodean Express: A journey by train from New Zealand to Spain
89 days of travel, 33 trains, 19 countries. Greg Hill, former French horn player with the NZSO, has written a book about his journey from his home in Wellington to its antipodes - the furthest point… Audio
Passport delays see applicants pay an extra $1.2m for urgent service
An unintended consequence of the backlog could have the DIA making hundreds of thousands of dollars in expedited passport applications.
Why tourism operators are struggling to know how they're doing
Getting quality tourism data has been a bugbear of the industry for years, but businesses say it has only gotten worse.
Fran Ebbett, her path to captain an Air NZ jet
Fran Ebbett was just a schoolgirl when she started dreaming of becoming a pilot and eventually she rose through the ranks to captain an Air New Zealand passenger jet, possibly the first Maori woman to… Audio
