Travel
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
Calling Home: Jack Boulton in the Orkney Islands, Scotland
Originally from Pukekohe, Jack Boulton now lives in Orkney, completing a PhD on Transitional Engineering studying ways to move petrochemical companies away from carbon use. Audio
Trans-Tasman travel could be cheaper with simplified border - industry
A project to develop faster and easier travel between New Zealand and Australia could mean cheaper travel and more people making the trip, industry players say. Audio
Trans-Tasman travel set to simplify
By this time next year, one step through a SmartGate could be the single border security hoop travellers have to jump through for a Trans-Tasman flight.
An announcement on simplifying travel was the… Audio
Taskforce to make travel between Australia and New Zealand easier
The Australian and New Zealand governments have announced a taskforce to make travel between the two countries easier. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is in Wellington for bilateral talks… Video, Audio
'Subite El Chunce' - travelling Costa Rican fans urge Kiwis to take them on as second team
A group of Costa Rican football supporters, who have travelled the globe for several World Cups, say they are "pumped" to see the sights of New Zealand.
Most embrace tourism in survey, but worry over cost of domestic holidays
More New Zealanders are getting onboard with tourism in Aotearoa, but higher holiday costs are causing concern, according to new research.
Thousands of US fans expected to descend on NZ for World Cup
Football fever is sweeping through the United States, as fans make their way to Aotearoa, for start of the FIFA Women's World cup.
Camping an affordable way for Kiwis to have a holiday this summer
Despite the cost-of-living crisis, the tourism industry remains optimistic that many Kiwis will still hit the road this summer.
Officials seek solution to Lyttelton cruise ship passengers overwhelming buses
Canterbury Regional Council has committed to reducing the impact of cruise ship on its buses services which are struggling to keep up with demand.
From battling addiction to conquering Everest
Holly Beckham of Ngapuhi and Ngati Rangi, is on a journey to find out. She's under the mentorship of Lydia Bradey, the first woman and New Zealander to summit Everest without oxygen to train for the… Audio
Queenstown cruise ship to change ownership
Tourism operator Southern Discoveries says it is selling its Queenstown cruise boat to invest more into its Milford Sound operations.
MSD inflexible and judgemental, pensioners tell commissioner
The Retirement Commissioner is urging the Ministry of Social Development to update its pension policy in light of a report that found it had created emotional and financial stress for recipients…
Calling Home: Brendan Lynch in The Dolomites, Italy
Brendan Lynch was born in Gore, but he grew up in Timaru. He now lives in a village in a beautiful valley in south Tyrol, up among the famous Dolomites. Audio
Domestic travel focus during pandemic provided valuable lessons - Tourism NZ
Tourism New Zealand wraps up its domestic marketing today after launching 15 campaigns in the past three years. Video
