Travel
Heading Off: A rickshaw race through India's west coast
India is one of the most exciting, challenging and vibrant countries you can visit, but would you choose to spend two weeks of your life in a rickshaw to see it? Clair Scott did. Along with her… Audio
Tourism in North Pacific still below pre-Covid levels
Tourism in the North Pacific is still very far off from recovering from the Covid-19 pandemic. Caleb Fotheringham reports. Audio
Win-win or pitfalls for digital nomad visas?
The visa policy change for so-called digital nomads has been hailed as a win-win for the country and migrants.
Spain plagued by over-tourism after Digital Nomad Visa
The government is relaxing visa rules to attract 'digital nomads,' allowing them to stay longer and spend more money locally. Barcelona-based writer Marta Bausells spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Californians eye NZ after govt loosens visa rules for digital nomads
New Zealand's shores could be looking very inviting for Californians in the wake of devastating wildfires, as our government loosens visa rules for "digital nomads". Former EMA chief executive Brett… Audio
The summer I... discovered New Zealand
A trip to visit relatives back in 1988 set the future path for Bek Thomas to make the move here.
Ohakune businesses thriving after Desert Road closure
SH1 between Tūrangi and Waiouru - including the Desert Road - closed on 13 January.
Hawke's Bay bridge destroyed by Cyclone Gabrielle reopens
The reopening of a Hawke's Bay bridge this weekend marks a "milestone moment" for a rural community, nearly two years after its destruction at the hands of Cyclone Gabrielle, says a district council…
Toks Fale: from professional rugby to wrestling in Japan
Toks Fale earned a scholarship at De La Salle College before playing in Japan, where he now wrestles professionally. Audio
Pachinko: Japan’s gambling grey area
First Up’s Japan correspondent Chris Gilbert joins Ellie and Corey for a rundown on the culture, attitudes and dubious legality surrounding the game Pachinko. Audio
Postcards: Pat Piasta's Musical Journey through Poland
In this special edition of Postcards, New Zealand based Pop musician Pat Piasta takes us on a tour of her childhood in Poland, a place where history, tradition, and music blend to shape the artist she… Video, Audio
More than 1.4b people travelled internationally in 2024. Here's where they went
Global tourism is not just returning to previous highs - it seems to be on an upward trajectory.
Whangārei kicks off second cruise season
The Azamara Pursuit cruise was the first of four set to berth at Northport this year.
New Zealand's only flights to Norfolk Island to end
Air Chathams will withdraw flights between Auckland and the Australian territory from April.
Postcards: Marjan Nelson on the Power of Persian Music
Persian New Zealander Marjan Nelson traces the roots of Persian music in this episode of Postcards. As a child growing up in Iran, Marjan was immersed in a household where music was woven into the… Video, Audio
Kadambari Raghukumar on her affinity with Colombian Music
In this radio feature, Kadambari Raghukumar reflects on her time traveling across Colombia, speaking to Tony Stamp and Maggie Tweedie On the Air - Mā runga iarere about her work as an artist and… Video, Audio
The summer I... moved to New York
Every aspiring journalist dreams of working somewhere like New York City. For a few months one summer, Nik Dirga got to give it a go.
TapeFace comes home
TapeFace is a prop comic and mime artist with his own show in Las Vegas, but is back in Christchurch next week - head-lining at the World Busker's Festival Audio
CAA to raise airline security levies as money issues bite
Airlines will have to pay more per passenger, but it remains to be seen whether fares will rise as a result.
Airline calls for two-drink limit for passengers at airports
"This would result in safer and better passenger behaviour on board aircraft."
