Travel
US immigration crackdown a growing worry for NZers
A growing number of people say current threat level for travel to the US is not high enough.
Detentions and arrests at US borders sow fear
The current threat-level for travel to the US is 'exercise increased caution', but a growing number of people say it's not high enough. Audio
Rain lashes top of North Island, heavy rain watches for Auckland, Northland
An unstable weather system prone to producing thunderstorms is moving down the North Island and heading to parts of the South Island. Video
Wellington man left stranded in Brisbane after his kayak wouldn't fit in plane
Air New Zealand has apologised for the mistake.
Calling Home: Alan Duncan from Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island is a place where the winters are cold, the beaches are long, lobster is affordable, and there's an abundance of potatoes. Audio
Air New Zealand's prices are costing Kiwis more than just coin
Air New Zealand's chief financial officer Richard Thomson says costs of inflation has caused a rise in the airlines' airfares. Audio
Auckland Airport ranks in world's top 50
Passengers have rated their experience from check-in and security to shopping and boarding.
'Started having a yak': Kiwi travellers blown away by chance meeting with PM
Christopher Luxon was attending a wreath-laying service in London's Hyde Park.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 23 April 2025
In today's episode, New Zealand's sole cardinal says it is important the next pope continues to prevent child sexual abuse in the church and is politically astute considering the current geopolitical… Audio
Heading Off: tips for solo women travelers
There has been a 42% increase in solo travel over that last couple of years and of those solo travelers around 8 out of 10 are woman. Audio
Kiwi yacht sailing to COP climate conference in Brazil
A Kiwi yacht is making a four month mission across oceans in a bid to promote sustainable travel while en route to this years COP Climate conference. Flotilla4Change cofounder Ross Porter spoke with… Audio
Jennifer Andrewes on her Parkinson's pilgrimages
Jennifer Andrewes turned to European pilgrimages after receiving a lifechanging diagnosis of early-onset Parkinson's. Audio
Hut bagging with Benjamin Piggott
Intrepid backcountry explorer Benjamin Piggott is a man on a mission - he aims to visit every DOC hut in the country. Audio
Life on Easter Island with Marc Shields
Marc Shields hails from West Auckland but is a long-term resident of Rapa Nui - he tells Paddy what life is like on the island. Audio
Rebecca Hayter: High heels and gumboots
In her book, Rebecca Hayter candidly tells of her adaptation to a new way of life - where she struggled but ultimately developed new skills and gained confidence. Audio
Police called as passengers cause issue on storm-delayed flight
The incident in Hamilton comes after a severe thunderstorm warning was issued for the Auckland region.
Tatiana Goded's new novel draws on her experience
Having a Kiwi English tutor first piqued Tatiana Goded's interest in New Zealand as she grew up in Spain. Our frequent earthquakes later provided a natural place for her to work as a seismologist… Audio
Government wants to attract tourists from China and India
The government's investing $13.5 million into Tourism New Zealand to attract more visitors from China, Australia, the U.S, India, Germany, and South Korea. Hotel Council Aotearoa's strategic director… Audio
Government investing $13.5m to 'turbocharge' tourism marketing
The government is investing $13.5 million into Tourism New Zealand in a bid to turbocharge marketing to attract international visitors. Destination Queenstown's chief executive Mat Woods spoke to… Audio
Calling Home: Bruce Maunsell from the Marquesas Islands
Bruce Maunsell is currently sailing his 40ft yacht Bob around the Pacific. He left New Zealand in 2023 and has sailed to Japan, Micronesia and Saipan, up to British Columbia and down to Mexico. He's… Audio
