Travel
Frustration at flight delays, cancellations at Auckland Airport
Frustrated travellers have had flights delayed or cancelled at Auckland Airport, with some missing out completely on getting where they want to be.
Our reporter Jonty Dine headed to the airport to… Audio
Air NZ unveils ambitious emissions-free flying plans for 2030
Air New Zealand has released ambitious plans for emissions free flying on all their smallest regional flights by 2030.
The project will cost hundreds of millions of dollars with aims for the first… Video, Audio
Air NZ aims for first zero emissions aircraft to take flight by 2026
Air New Zealand has announced a fresh plan to achieve its goal of flying zero emissions aircraft.
Travel chaos at Auckland Airport as flights delayed, cancelled
Staffing shortages caused by weather disruptions are being blamed for travel chaos at Auckland Airport.
Flight prices to moderate as more planes start to get off the ground: Air NZ CEO
Air New Zealand's chief executive says more planes are on the way and with them the hope of cheaper airfares. Audio
Air NZ bringing in more planes to try bring prices down
Air New Zealand says more planes are on the way and with them..the hope of cheaper airfares.
The national carrier is facing heavy criticism over the cost of its flights, with some passenger saying… Video, Audio
The Panel with Jenni Raynish and Phil O'Reilly (Part 1)
Today on the Panel, Wallace and panellists Jenni Raynish and Phil O'Reilly discuss the Government suspending bilateral human rights dialogue with Iran, Minister of Justice Kiri Allan's intention to… Audio
Air NZ to resume direct flights to Bali
Air New Zealand plans to restart direct flights to Bali in March, with a seasonal service running until the end of October next year.
Airlines warn to book early as fare prices take off
Air New Zealand is warning travellers to book holidays early as a combination of rising fuel prices, inflation and high demand have forced it to review and hike airfares.
International and domestic… Audio
Airfares rising fast, airlines warn to book flights early
Air New Zealand is warning travellers to book holidays early as a combination of rising fuel prices, inflation and high demand have forced it to review and hike airfares. International and domestic… Audio
Grant Sheehan looks back on over 50 years of travel
From the pandemic to climatic issues, traveling the world has become a lot harder - ethically challenging, more expensive and riskier, as the headlines have pointed out this week. In 1971, Te… Audio, Gallery
Lyttelton welcomes first cruise ship in 11 years
Lyttelton welcomed the first cruise ship in 11 years yesterday, delivering 2700 passengers to the tourist-starved town. Joining Nathan Rarere is Rushani Bowman from the Lyttleton Port Information… Audio
How to pack for travel (and be prepared for missing suitcases)
With the holiday season rapidly approaching travel advisor Alex Hannagan has some helpful tips on how to pack for air travel to mitigate any luggage loss - including making sure your carry-on has some… Audio
More than 200,000 cruise ship passengers expected to dock in Christchurch this season
Cruise ship docks in Lyttelton for first time in 11 years - but locals have mixed reactions to welcoming visitors ashore.
Influencers leave Iran after being unable to leave for months
A New Zealand couple held in Iran have escaped the country safe and well after being stuck there for months.
Topher Richwhite and his wife Bridget Thackwray had been unable to leave the Middle… Audio
First cruise ship in Wellington since 2020 has Covid onboard
The first cruise ship to arrive in the capital since the pandemic has docked with covid on board.
The Ovation of the Seas came from Tahiti, docked in Napier on Monday, Wellington this morning, and… Video, Audio
Calling Home: Anna Bibby in Gironde, France
Anna Bibby is living that life that many of us fantasise about living, in France. She's been in a charming old village surrounded by walnut groves; then it was a charming old village surrounded by… Audio
Auckland Airport lifts profit guidance as travel revival fuels recovery
Auckland Airport has lifted its full-year profit guidance following a stronger than expected rebound in the aviation market.
Consumer rights advocates complain to Commerce Commission about Jetstar
Consumer rights advocates have complained to the Commerce Commission alleging Jetstar is misleading passengers about their rights, and breaching the Fair Trading Act.
Consumer New Zealand says its… Audio
'Excitement in the air' - NZers heading to Japan after border reopening
Japan has flung open its doors to international visitors after almost three years of pandemic isolation. Audio
