Travel
What's it like to go through that long-awaited NZ citizenship ceremony?
Finally getting to forging their futures on New Zealand soil is a long-awaited moment for so many would-be Kiwis at the citizenship ceremony. Ruwani Periera went to one to find out what that's like.
…Calling Home: Malcolm Wright in Pasadena, California
Dr Malcolm Wright is calling home from Southern California. Malcolm works at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory nd is the technical lead responsible for delivering the flight and ground lasers used in… Audio
Air NZ defends cuts to flight routes and capacity
It is blaming less public servant travel and mechanical issues for the loss of seats, among other issues. Audio
Heading Off: India
Sarah's been to India so often people started asking her where to go and what to do Audio
Air New Zealand cutting back capacity of domestic routes
The changes stem from reduced demand, as well as some aircraft being out of service due to global engine maintenance issues, the airline says.
Spying, fake personas, broken rules - crackdown on MBIE investigators
Immigration investigators have broken the rules on using fake online profiles to spy on people's social media, and been ordered to shape up.
Air NZ to stop direct flights from Invercargill to Wellington
It is putting profit ahead of its social responsibility to service the regions, a community leader says. Audio
Skipping school for cheaper fares easy decision say families
Kiwi families taking their kids out of school to go on holiday early don't see doing so as a big deal - Mahvash Ikram went to the airport to talk with early travellers. Audio
Passenger on dramatic Wellington flight describes moment plane hit runway
"I was shaken, like oh my God, what's going to happen now? Please no, is it all going to fall apart?"
Calling Home: Beetlejuice,Beetlejuice choreographer Corey Baker
Originally from Hornby in Christchurch, Corey Baker has forged a stellar career on stage, television and film - more recently as choreographer for Tim Burton's latest box office release, Beetlejuice,B… Audio
UK travel no longer visa-free for Kiwis
From 8 January, New Zealand citizens wanting to travel to the United Kingdom will need to apply for an electronic travel authorisation before leaving home.
Travelling over the school holidays? Here's what you need to know
There are ferries out of action, but the weather's looking relatively settled for the next week - although Waka Kotahi warns drivers to take care..
Wellington bookings chocka, ahead of big events weekend
Accommodation in the capital this weekend is booked up due to a double whammy of the World of Wearable Arts and an All Blacks game. Audio
Is it okay to recline in your seat on a plane?
What are your rights on putting your seat back? And what's just good manners?
Passengers battle airline after severe turbulance
An Australian aviation lawyer is accusing Singapore Airlines of trying to low-ball passengers who were injured in severe turbulence on a flight earlier this year. First Up producer Matthew Hutching… Audio
Heading Off: #vanlife
Kirianna Poole has been on the road with her husband and three kids for eight years - their beloved Kombi and caravan have taken them across New Zealand, Australia, and more recently, Japan. Audio
Queenstown Lakes bylaw on freedom camping ruled invalid
The Queenstown Lakes District Council has hit a setback after the High Court ruled its 2021 Freedom Camping Bylaw invalid. Queenstown Lakes District Council Chief Executive Mike Theelen spoke to Corin… Audio
'Leave now': MFAT updates advice on Lebanon
Kiwis are being told to leave - not travel there - as Israel and Hezbollah continue to exchange heavy fire, with hundreds of people killed.
EU passport holders eligible to use eGates
Passport holders from all EU member states have now been made eligible to use New Zealand's automated eGates on arrival and departure.
Baby not allowed to fly after travel agent puts own name on ticket
An Auckland father is "angry" after his baby couldn't take an international flight because a travel agency employee put her name on the child's ticket.
