Travel
'I don't see what they could be doing much worse'
It's the vacation from hell and it hasn't even got off the ground yet for a US-based Air New Zealand passenger and his family. Audio
Heading Off: An Aotearoa pilgrimage
Jesse talks to the authors of Pilgrimage Aotearoa, a guidebook outlining a New Zealand route for Pilgrims. Audio
Desert Road closure a welcome boost to Ruapehu businesses
Detours may not suit motorists but it will allow local businesses to thrive and show off what the area has to offer, Ruapehu mayor Weston Kirton says.
Flight cancellations fail to hold back Queenstown Marathon runner
An Auckland runner racing to get to the Queenstown Marathon start line, after spending last night in Christchurch, completed the race - albeit unofficially.
Another holiday hotspot cracks down on overtourism
The historic city is the latest to place restrictions on short-term rentals and tour groups, as officials say the status quo is unsustainable for residents.
Heading Off: walking the Hexatrek
Kiwi journalist Claire McCall and her partner set off on an epic walking adventure to tackle a 3034km route. Audio
Hawke's Bay bird watching voted a top family attraction
A Hawke's Bay bird-watching experience has been voted one of the top 15 family-friendly excursions in the world. Audio
Plane suffers engine failure amid grassfire near Sydney Airport runway
An ABC journalist on board the flight said a "sharp shudder" went through the aircraft after the explosion.
Tourists of the future will have a different approach - industry body
How tourists plan and book their visits to Aotearoa, what they want to do and what experiences they value is changing, a tourism industry body says.
Heading Off: Michael Szabo's Wild Wellington
Wellington resident Michael Szabo is editor of Birds New Zealand magazine, and he has written Wild Wellington Nga Taonga Taiao - published by Te Papa press. Audio
New passport won't impact ties with NZ says Cook Islands PM
The Cook Islands Prime Minister says the nation's constitutional relationship with Aotearoa will not be affected if it creates its own passport. Caleb Fotheringham reports. Audio
Calling Home: Tom Reynolds in Poole, UK
Architect Tom Reynolds is calling home from Poole in Dorset. Audio
Joe Bennett: Revisiting A Land of Two Halves
Earlier this year, Joe Bennett the self-described "pensioner with an iffy prostate" stuck out his thumb once again adding four new chapters to his classic yarn A Land of Two Halves. Audio
'There were whole trees just bursting with fire'
Nathan Fa'avae and Sophie Hart talk to Susie Ferguson about braving burning forests, wild moose and 'mum guilt' in the gruelling Yukon 1000 race. Audio
Feature interview: the world's scariest lakes
October is Spooky Lake month, and writer and hobby limnologist Geo Rutherford takes us on a tour of some of the creepiest lakes on earth. Audio
Heading Off: Tokelau
Today on Heading Off we are focusing on Tokelau, three tropical coral atolls in the southern Pacific Ocean. Audio
Turning forestry waste into sustainable aviation fuel could pump millions into economy
The findings of the study by Air New Zealand and US company LanzaJet are "promising", the airline says.
Jack and Michael Whitehall: 'We push each other's buttons'
The Travels With My Father stars say they often undermine each other, but "it's all underpinned by a great love and affection". Video, Audio
Calling Home: Natasha Crampton in Seattle, USA
Originally from Auckland, Natasha Crampton leads Microsoft's Office of Responsible AI as the company's first Chief Responsible AI Officer. She's calling home from Seattle. Audio
Jack Whitehall and his dad Michael are heading to New Zealand
Jack Whitehall and his dad Michael join Jim to talk comedy, fatherhood and what audiences can expect from their shows in Christchurch, Auckland and Wellington. Audio
