Travel
Singapore Airlines refunds passenger who complained about farting dog
A Kiwi couple sat next to a farting, snorting bulldog on an international flight earlier this year have finally been thrown a bone. Audio
Baghdad was once sophisticated, cosmopolitan and at the centre of civilisation – Richard Fidler
Richard Fidler speaks with Jack Tame about The Book of Roads and Kingdoms, bringing to life the dazzling cosmopolitan culture of Baghdad during Islam's Golden Age. A highlight of the 2023 Auckland… Audio
83pc of Wānaka locals oppose Tarras airport plan - survey
Opposition is growing in Central Otago to a controversial proposal to build an international airport at a small town near Wānaka.
Kiwi couple sat next to farting dog on airplane want a refund
A kiwi couple sat next to a farting, snorting bulldog in premium economy on a Singapore Airlines flight want a refund. They were en route Singapore to Paris in June when they discovered the support… Video, Audio
Air NZ warns flight schedules could be hit by need for engine checks
Air New Zealand is warning its flight schedules could be significantly affected early next year because of the need for checks on some of its engines.
Inside Qantas' secretive Chairman's Lounge
For three and a half decades, Qantas' invite-only lounge has existed only for the already initiated.
VSA celebrates 60 years of services around the world
Volunteer Service Abroad, or as they're better known VSA, has been supporting the international development for 60 years. Over that time they've developed partnerships across the Pacific, Timor-Leste… Audio
Update on Oz with Brad Foster
Brad Foster reports on Qantas in more hot water, the Prime Minister announces a date in voting for the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum, and a new coin collection released celebrating… Audio
Proposed airport would increase tourists on unseen scale - and not in a good way
Otago tourism agencies have spoken out against the proposed - and controversial - airport at Tarras, concerned about "overtourism" it would create.
'People lost faith in the process': Qantas scraps expiry dates on $AUD570m worth of Covid credits
Qantas has confirmed it will refund $570 million worth of COVID travel credits for domestic and international customers, while the ACCC has accused the airline of selling tickets for flights it had…
More flights between NZ and India on the cards
A memorandum of understanding has been agreed between New Zealand and India to boost air traffic between the two countries.
The new rules include traffic rights between New Zealand and six key Indian… Audio
Qantas removes expiry dates of covid travel credits after outcry
In a major about-turn, Qantas has responded to a public outcry and removed the expiry dates of Covid travel credits which were due to run out at the end of this year. Qantas customers can now request… Audio
'Keep this behemoth out': Group prepared to fight proposed airport in court
A group opposed to the controversial proposed Tarras Airport says it will fight every inch of the way to keep it out of their "beautiful place". Audio
UK air traffic failure set to disrupt flights for days
The British government was working with airlines to help ensure passengers stranded in airports across Europe can get home after an air traffic control glitch caused widespread disruption.
Controversial proposed Tarras Airport preferred runway alignment revealed
Almost four million passengers could be flying in and out of the proposed airport - which has raised concerns about overtourism, environmental impacts and the climate crisis - by 2050.
The traveller who has visited every country without flying
On October 10, 2013, Torbjørn "Thor" Pedersen left his job, girlfriend, and family behind in Denmark to embark on an incredible journey. His goal? To visit every country in the world in an unbroken… Audio
Story behind plane that let's you fly with your furry friends
Do you need to move overseas, but can't bear putting your furry family member in the cargo hold? That was the predicament for the people behind Pet Transfurs - a pet-friendly charter flight service… Audio
Te Huia train service offers free tickets with return to central Auckland
Free tickets on Te Huia's train service are up for grabs for a week as the service is allowed back into central Auckland, following a ban by Waka Kotahi last month.
Historic tunnel through Southern Alps marks milestone
A historic rail tunnel, which connects the West Coast to the rest of Te Waipounamu, is marking its centenary this year.
Taking flight: The post-pandemic travel boom
Thinking about booking that long-awaited overseas trip? International travel is back and bigger than ever. Audio