Travel
Tasman bubble too late for many NZ fishing guides
Fishing guides who have been left with little to no business due to the border closure say the trans-Tasman bubble has come too late to make a difference to this season.
Ardern wants quality assurance on pre-departure tests
The Prime Minister wants quality assurance on pre-departure tests from countries where New Zealanders are flying from.
A two week travel suspension comes into force on Sunday, for flights arriving… Video, Audio
Australians 'pent up' for travel - NZ told to expect visitors
Australians are cautiously keen for a trip over the ditch, according to a travel agents industry group.
It is less than a fortnight until the quarantine-free bubble begins, on a state by state basis.
…Preparing for the new trans-Tasman travel bubble?
With less than a fortnight before the quarantine-free travel zone begins between New Zealand and Australia, the hospitality sector is busily preparing. Karyn speaks with Cristiano De Martin who's the… Audio
New Zealand reciprocates quarantine free travel with Australia
Two-way quarantine free travel is poised to begin in less than a fortnight between New Zealand and Australia after months of delay. Tourism Industry Aotearoa's Chris Roberts will talk about the impact… Audio
Covid-19 Minister answers quarantine-free NZ-AUS travel questions
Get ready to bounce across the ditch in two weeks' time. The Prime Minister has confirmed the trans-Tasman bubble will be up and running at 11.59pm April 18.
Jacinda Ardern says Cabinet is satisfied… Video, Audio
Trans-Tasman travel: Auckland Airport 'ready' with separate zone in terminal
After months of work, Auckland Airport is ready for the opening of a travel bubble with Australia. Audio
Hitchhiking to the Antarctic
In 1970 the US Antarctic Research Programme needed a woman to assist a US scientist scheduled to work on the ice cap. They called on the NZ Alpine Club for suggestions. Julia Millen was working at the… Audio
Trans-Tasman travel complex but essential - Aus tourism leader
Trans-Tasman quarantine-free travel is essential, even if it might be complicated, the Australian Tourism Industry council says.
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced yesterday that… Video, Audio
Govt on 6 April to announce trans-Tasman bubble start date - Ardern
Several concerns need to be resolved before a trans-Tasman bubble can go ahead, but the government hopes on 6 April to announce a start date, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says.
Trans-Tasman travel bubble dominates question time
The trans-Tasman travel bubble dominated question time this week with the Opposition pressing the Government for details on dates and entry requirements Audio
'Political scratchiness' maybe behind trans-Tasman delay - forum
"Political scratchiness" could be behind delays in a getting a trans-Tasman bubble to fly, according to a group tasked with getting it off the ground.
The Australia New Zealand leadership forum has… Video, Audio
Trans-Tasman travel was close, but Australia backed out - govt
The government has confirmed officials were close to finalising a trans-Tasman bubble last month, but Australia backed out of the deal and changed its position.
Talks between the two countries have… Audio
National calls for trans-Tasman travel to open immediately
National leader Judith Collins says the prime minister will be responsible for the demise of Queenstown businesses if the trans-Tasman bubble is not opened.
Trans-Tasman travel bubble 'fundamental' for Auckland Airport recovery
Hundreds of businesses are hanging on for New Zealand and Australia to establish a quarantine-free travel arrangement, Auckland Airport's big boss says. Audio
Tourism industry proposing digital plans to reconnect with international buyers
The country's largest annual tourism event has been transformed to help local operators prepare for the eventual return of international tourists.
Annual tourism trade show adapts to Covid-19 and next steps
The country's largest annual tourism trade show has been adapted to help operators prepare for the eventual return of international tourists.
Air NZ resumes flights to Sydney, Melbourne
The Air New Zealand services were suspended following the February Covid-19 outbreak in Auckland but the Australian Government has given the go-ahead for flights to resume.
Casey Evans: Farmer, musician, mum, cowgirl
Southern woman Casey Evans has managed to combine her love of horses and music into a truly unique career. After travelling the world working as a horse trainer in the US, Australia and Canada, she's… Audio
Trans-Tasman travel bubble reopens this evening
The first quarantine-free flight since the resumption of the one-way travel bubble with Australia takes off this evening.
